REGIONAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES UNIT
Our specialist travel clinics can provide you with information, vaccination and medication tailored to your trip.
Travel Clinic with Children
Travel with children whether by necessity, or for leisure can be supported by our travel clinic
Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV)
Chikungunya infection is typically self-limiting, most people recovering within 1-2 weeks. However, the joint pain can be severe and, in some cases, may persist for months or even years. While deaths from chikungunya are rare, the disease can lead to long-term disability in some individuals.
Hajj 2025
Hajj is an Islamic religious pilgrimage which is attended by 2 to 3 million pilgrims annually. There are many things you can do to keep as well as possible whilst travelling.
NHS Lothian Travel Clinics.
The past 20 years have seen a huge increase in global tourist travel. This has also been associated with a rise in travel-related illness, which underlines the importance of travellers getting individually tailored advice to protect their health.
Get Travel Advice for Your Trip.
Before you consult a travel medicine specialist you can get information about your destination country, any vaccines required or recommended, malaria and health information.
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