Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many countries have restrictive measures in place, such as having to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival or produce medical certificates. Furthermore, in many countries the FCO still advises NOT to travel internationally unless ‘essential’ and further to this, holidaymakers may have to be prepared to quarantine on arrival back…
Posts Categorized: Travel Safety
A positive test for coronavirus is dependent on which test has been taken and which the positive response is in relation to. For example, if a PCR (swab) test for the virus has been undertaken and a result shows as positive, then the patient has an active infection. The infectious patient should not return to…
COVID-19 antibody testing is rapidly becoming an important part of the global effort to reduce the risk from coronavirus and is recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an integral part of countries’ COVID-19 strategy. When will Covid-19 antibody tests become available? In the UK, antibody testing can now be completed with Nomad in…
It’s not the most exciting aspect of travel to prepare for, but thefts and losses are common amongst travellers and it’s important to take care to protect your gear. Here are a few of our top tips for keeping your belonging safe when backpacking. Learn them before you go to help put your mind at…
1. Get your Meningitis ACWY vaccine and certificate. Proof of vaccination against Meningitis ACWY is compulsory in order to obtain visa entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia so all pilgrims attending Hajj must ensure that they have had this vaccine before travel. All Nomad Travel Clinics have this vaccine in stock, book now or call…
There has been widespread concern regarding Zika Virus, with cases now being reported in Europe as well as continuing outbreaks in North & South America. There have been smaller numbers of cases in Asia. Nomad Medical Director, Professor Larry Goodyer, has the following advice for travellers. It is still early days regarding the true impact…
Dealing with Infections & Wounds Skin Infections Skin infections from a wound or even a graze may need treatment with antibiotics. Watch out for a wound oozing a lot of pus, surrounded by a red area which gets bigger. Co-amoxiclav and Clarithromycin (POM’s) are the most useful antibiotics for this type of infection. If there…
