International travel can pose various risks to health depending on the characteristics of both the traveller and the travel. Travellers may encounter sudden and significant changes in altitude, humidity, microbes, and temperature, which can result in ill-health. In addition, serious health risks may arise in areas where accommodation is of poor quality, hygiene and sanitation are inadequate, medical services are not well developed and clean water is unavailable (WHO, 2019).
To access up to date information on travel health guidance, click on the links below:
National Travel Health Network and Centre
Travel Health Pro provides up to date guidance and offers an advice line for professionals
TRAVAX provides clinical travel health information for UK healthcare practitioners
Foreign and Commonwealth Office guidance on Travel and Mental Health
RCN Travel Health Nursing: career and competence development
Nursing in Practice: Overview of travel health and vaccines
