I thoroughly recommend the comprehensive Traveller's Health by Richard Dawood to which Jean contributed the Expedition Health chapter. Perhaps a bit big to carry with you except between groups i.e. expeditions, it will answer all your questions in great detail before you travel and is THE Travel Health reference book. Now updated into its 4th edition(2002), written by a group of doctors and medics, each a specialist in their own field. Read further reviews at Amazon.co.uk.

Michael Palin "It is as indispensable to travel as a toothbrush"

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Alternatively, this smaller guide by Jane Wilson-Howarth, also updated in 2002 is the ideal travel companion, covering all the everyday annoyances that most people actually experience on their holidays. With tips for avoidance and treatment.

RRP 9.99

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