Rabies and tetanus – two of the most awful ways to die; dreadful, tight, painful spasms of the limbs and back, difficulty in swallowing anything including one’s own saliva, rigid muscle contractions until breathing stops or the heart fails. With first-class intensive care roughly three quarters of patients can survive tetanus. It is a different story with rabies. (Monday, 2 September, 2002)

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In a world where sudden events can make travel arrangements uncertain it is very important that you take control of those factors which you can control. Think carefully before acting.  (Monday, 24 September, 2001)

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So you're carving up the surf in your favourite exotic location, perfect sun, perfect barrels and a perfectly shaped piece of coral rips though your wetty...and your leg! The Travel Doctor can make sure your travel health and vaccination requirements are taken care of before you leave and with the Ultimate Surf survival kit you'll stay safe while away.  (Thursday, 21 June, 2001)

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In recent months there has been a huge upsurge of articles in the press on Deep Vein Thrombosis in travellers. This subject was sparked off by the death of a young woman in October last year from a clot in the lungs shortly after she had completed a journey from Sydney to London. (Wednesday, 7 February, 2001)

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The Traveldoctor web site has just been upgraded so that we can bring country specific information to most countries. (Thursday, 28 December, 2000)

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