The following resources provide information and advice for travellers.

However, travellers are advised to discuss their specific needs with their doctor, nurse or travel clinic well in advance of departure.

 

Advice lines for travellers

Hospital for Tropical Diseases, London

020 7950 7799

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

0906 701 0095 (Calls cost 50p per minute; calls from mobiles and some networks may be higher)

Malaria Reference Laboratory

09065 508908 (Calls cost £1 per minute; calls from mobiles and some networks may be higher)

 

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Travel advice by country

http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel

Know Before You Go campaign

www.fco.gov.uk/Files/kfile/FCO_LP_TravelSafe_FINAL1.pdf

Support for British nationals abroard

www.fco.gov.uk/Files/kfile/consularfullguide.pdf

 

Department of Health

Health advice for travellers

www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAdviceForTravellers

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European Health Insurance Card

 

Country specific advice

Fit for Travel

www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk

 

Travel health advice booklets

Holiday Health Check