We have identified you may not be viewing TRAVAX optimally because the browser you are using is unsupported - click here.
We have identified you may not be viewing TRAVAX optimally because the browser you are using is unsupported - click here.
Up-to-date travel health information written for health care professionals
Become a Travax member
12 June 2025
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral infection causing acute fever and joint pains that may lead to chronic joint symptoms. It is transmitted to humans via the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, predominately Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Aedes mosquitoes are particularly persistent and aggressive and bite mainly during daylight hours. Chikungunya is an unpleasant disease but is rarely fatal. The incubation period is usually 4 to 8 days (range 1 to 12 days). Symptoms include fever, joint pains ... View Full Article
06 June 2025
As the summer holiday season approaches, many people are preparing to travel abroad. Health risks vary ...View Full Article
16 May 2025
Pride is a global lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) event established to celebrate ...View Full Article
16 May 2025
The UK Health Security Agency have reported a rise in cases of a difficult to treat, drug resistant sexually ...View Full Article
15 May 2025
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral infection causing acute fever and joint pains that may lead to ...View Full Article
Information
General travel health advice for those travelling abroad this summer...
Information
The advice line is currently suspended and health professionals with clinical enquiries relating to travel health practice are advised to contact the NaTHNaC Advice Line for health professionals by calling 020 7383 7474
Information
Pride is a global lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) event established to celebrate and advocate for LGBTQ+ equality...
