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Public health

Travel-related mosquito infections in UK hit highest level since 2001

The UK Health Security Agency said there were 2,106 cases of imported malaria in 2023, the highest for 22 years.

03 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Unwanted visitors

Having a parasite can sound like an unusual or tropical ailment, but they can affect anyone, anywhere, and need prompt treatment to stop them spreading.

17 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Travel health

Travel health

As the sun returns to the skies and school holidays approach, many customers will be making time to travel, whether that be abroad or within the UK. There are plenty of self care and OTC tips you can share with customers, no matter their destination.

19 May 2024 , 15 Min Module

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Travel health

Travel health

More people are travelling abroad each year, pharmacy staff can provide advice on issues people may encounter while they are away.

17 Jun 2019 , 15 Min Module

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Travel health

Travellers' checks

Whether pharmacy teams run a travel clinic or not, they are ideally placed to help customers prepare for a healthy holiday.

15 Apr 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Travel health

Travel health: Just the ticket

With long-haul travel increasing in popularity all the time, the risks travellers face nowadays are diverse

22 May 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Travel health

A mighty bite

A new addition to the OTC antimalarial armoury provides a great opportunity to brush up on this important aspect of travel health.

17 Apr 2018 , 5 Min Article

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Travel health

Malaria prevention

This module provides an overview of malaria and includes the latest prevention options available including OTC medication.

13 Mar 2018 , 900 Min Module

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Travel health

OTC malaria prevention

This CPD module provides an overview of OTC malaria prevention, OTC repellent products and information on the early signs of malaria. 

 

12 Feb 2018 , 900 Min Module

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Key practice developments of 2017

This CPD module provides an overview of key practice developments of 2017.

13 Dec 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Travel health

Five cases of malaria a day in the UK

Travellers import one case of malaria into the UK every five hours, according to new research

24 Nov 2016 , 1 Min Article

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