Travel health and safety

Taking care of your health and safety when you travel can make the difference between a fantastic career break and a terrible one.

This section has information on:

• Travel health - what to take, staying healthy, and what to do if you have an existing condition or disability
• Travel safety - general safety advice, plus specific advice on sex, drugs, theft and scams
• Travel health advice for women - women's health issues plus personal safety
• Travel vaccinations - what you might need, how long it takes and how much it will cost
• Malaria prevention - mosquito avoidance and medication information