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The essential travel checklist to keep you and your family healthy on holiday

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Young girl playing with her mother in a swimming pool, floating in a large, pink inflatable ring

Planning a holiday abroad? This guide provides essential information to help you travel safely and minimise health risks. Whether you're planning a beach break, visiting family overseas, or embarking on a backpacking adventure, it’s worth thinking ahead so that you …

A parent’s guide to summer infections and health hazards

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Four children playing tug of war on a sunny day

As summer arrives, you’re likely to spend more time outdoors with your children. Lots of us love this time of year and it’s great to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather.

It’s worth being aware, however, of some common seasonal infections and hazards to help you spot illness more easily and take action if you need to

What is Candidozyma auris? Fungal pathogen and emerging global health threat

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Two Petri dishes containing Candidozyma auris (C. auris)

C. auris is a recently discovered fungus. It rarely causes infections in healthy individuals though can pose a risk to people in hospital, particularly those who have been in hospital for a long time, who are critically unwell and/or who have weakened immune systems.

What is measles and why is it so important we're all up to date with our MMR vaccine?

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Young boy blowing out candles on a birthday cake with other children in the background

As families prepare for travel over the summer break, there is more chance for measles to be brought in from countries where there are outbreaks. Catching up children who missed out on their MMR vaccines is a priority, in order to help prevent another rise in measles cases.