Abstract
Travelling, especially to international destinations, has increased significantly over the years and is expected to increase even more over the next two decades. As a result, more people are exposed to travel-related risks, influenced by the travel destination, itinerary, duration of the trip, and the medical history of the traveller. With adequate pre-travel planning and a timeous pre-travel risk assessment, measures can be taken to mitigate risks and safeguard the traveller's health. This paper provides an overview of the continuum of travel medicine with a focus on interventions to prevent and manage travel-related infectious diseases, common conditions related to travel as well as specific travel needs and risks.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 19-28 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | SA Pharmaceutical Journal |
| Volume | 84 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
Keywords
- Immunisation
- Prophylaxis
- Risk assessment
- Travel health
- Travel medicine