Welcome to NaTHNaC
This part of the NaTHNaC website is designed for travellers. If you are a Health Professional, click here to go to the Health Professionals side of the site.
The National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) provides health information for both health professionals and travellers. The information has been compiled by the NaTHNaC clinical and scientific team, and is updated regularly. On these pages you will be able find information about:
- Health risks in your destination country: Country Information Pages
- General health and safety advice: Health Information Sheets
- Reports of disease outbreaks: News and Outbreak Surveillance Database
Travel Health News
Recent News items
- 31 May 2011
- Outbreak of haemolytic uraemic syndrome in Germany – update
- 31 May 2011
- Increased risk of mosquito-borne disease: advice for travellers to Australia – updated
- 25 May 2011
- Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda
- 18 May 2011
- Measles risk during travel – update
Updated 16 May 2011
Advice for travel to areas of Japan affected by the earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011
Advice for relief workers and other travellers to areas affected by natural disasters
Telephone Advice lines
NaTHNaC is unable to answer queries from the public. For advice specific to your trip, it is always best to consult your general practice surgery or a travel medicine clinic.
The following advice line may be able to offer advice:
- Hospital for Tropical Diseases: 020 7950 7799
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Country Information
Seeking advice
You are advised to visit your general practice surgery or a travel medicine clinic at least 6 weeks before you travel. However, it is never too late to seek advice. If you have a medical condition, you are advised to discuss the suitability of the trip before you book.
Health Information Sheets
Further sources of advice
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