Essential Guide to Travel Health

This essential guidebook gives helpful advice on all aspects of travelling--from what to expect and pre-trip vaccinations to the hazards of heat and sun in deserts and jungles, and of cold and exposure in mountains and caves. It offers the latest information on Malaria treatments and deep vein thrombosis; it assesses the usefulness of natural remedies; and covers responsible tourism. It also advises on how to treat bites and stings and deal with accidents, first aid and common ailments.