What we see is what we breathe
If you revisited almost any major city in the northern hemisphere during the recent northern winter you’ll have noticed some changes.
IN PROFILE: Kenya
Kenya is bush camps, safaris, vast lakes brimming with birds, snow-capped peaks, and ancient craters.
Snow bound? Protect your eyes
Excessive exposure to the UV radiation in sunlight can burn the cornea of the eye.
Good advice that's just the shot for older travellers
By Dr Eddy Bajrovic, Medical Director, Travelvax Australia.
Case of the slippery stowaway…
The half-packed suitcase sits open on the bed, its owner reluctant to bring their Asian holiday to a close. The last of the packing can wait until after lunch and a final trip to the markets before heading to the airport.
Vaccine shortage may sideline Cup fans
Off to Brazil for the FIFA World Cup in June? Heading to Africa in coming months?
Avian flu: Your questions answered
By Dr Eddy Bajrovic, Medical Director, Travelvax Australia.
IN PROFILE: Peru
Perennially popular Peru: It’s on the travel ‘bucket list’ of Australians of all ages. But, it can be one of the world’s most challenging destinations when it comes to avoiding illness.
10 cool ideas to beat the heat
Travellers beware: Australia’s baking south-east is hot and about to get even hotter.
Bali deaths may be linked to fish
By Dr Eddy Bajrovic, Medical Director of Travelvax Australia
Don’t give sun damage a sporting chance
Whether travelling across the city or across the world for major sporting events, sports fans often aren’t prepared for the dangers of sitting in the sun for hours on end.
Travellers beware: Fake rabies vaccine raises stakes in deadly global trade
Criminals have taken the manufacture of counterfeit drugs to lethal new levels by creating a fake human rabies vaccine that is being sold in the Philippines.