Planning your next adventure? Whether you’re travelling for business, leisure, or an extended trip abroad, looking after your health before, during, and after your journey is essential.

At Lichfield Travel Clinic, we regularly see travellers who could have avoided illness with a little advance preparation. Here are four essential travel health tips to help you stay safe and well wherever your travels take you.

1. Vaccines Protect You From Serious Diseases

Travel vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect yourself abroad. Different destinations carry different health risks, and many serious diseases are preventable with the right vaccines.

Common travel vaccinations may include:

Hepatitis A & B

Typhoid

Tetanus, diphtheria & polio

Yellow fever (where required)

Booking a travel health consultation ensures you receive personalised, destination-specific advice rather than generic recommendations.

2. Stay Sun-Safe and Hydrated

Hot climates can increase your risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and sunburn. Simple steps such as using high-SPF sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and drinking plenty of safe fluids can make a big difference to your wellbeing while abroad.

Staying hydrated is especially important when travelling, flying long distances, or spending time outdoors.

3. Avoid Insect Bites in High-Risk Destinations

In many parts of the world, insect bites can transmit serious diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus.

Protect yourself by:

Using insect repellent containing DEET or picaridin

Wearing long sleeves and trousers in the evenings

Sleeping under mosquito nets where advised

Taking malaria prevention medication when recommended

Our clinicians can advise you on destination-specific insect bite prevention and malaria prophylaxis.

4. Pack Your Medicines the Right Way

If you take regular medication, it’s important to plan ahead. Always carry medicines in their original packaging, bring a copy of your prescription, and check local regulations for controlled drugs.

A travel consultation can also help you plan for:

Emergency medication supplies

Jet lag and motion sickness

Managing existing health conditions while abroad

Personalised Travel Health Advice in Lichfield

At Lichfield Travel Clinic, we provide comprehensive travel health services, from routine boosters to specialist travel vaccines and malaria prevention advice.

📍 Based in Lichfield, we’re here to help you travel with confidence and peace of mind.

Book Your Travel Health Consultation Today

📧 info@lichfieldtravelclinic.com

📞 01543 444 428

📍 The Sterling Centre, 6 Tye Rd, Fradley, Lichfield, WS13 8ST

Wherever your next adventure takes you, smart preparation starts here.