March 2010

NaTHNaC advice line disclaimer

The purpose of the NaTHNaC advice line is to provide guidance to healthcare professionals advising travellers with complex travel itineraries and/or special health needs.

Whilst NaTHNaC will use its clinical knowledge and expertise to advise on the most appropriate course of action, it is reliant on the information vicariously provided by healthcare professionals and, as such, is unable to review any records or consult with the traveller themself. NaTHNaC does not (and cannot) therefore accept any responsibility for clinical decisions made with regard to the administration of vaccines and prophylactics. Such decisions must be made by healthcare professionals in accordance with the individual circumstances and clinical condition of the traveller.

For the avoidance of doubt, the healthcare professional thus remains responsible for individual risk assessments relating to travel and for any clinical decisions made regarding the administration of vaccines, other prophylactics, or for information given regarding travel health.