Insect Protection
Mosquitoes, midges, flies, ticks and leeches – dare you go without insect protection? And don’t forget the bed bugs, jellyfish, snakes and sharks!
Diseases that are caused by insect bites can be deadly and symptoms vary greatly. That’s why we have created useful information pages to help you know what to expect and how to combat them before you travel. Such as Malaria, Zika Virus, Dengue Fever and Yellow Fever.
We have also tried to make your travels easier by creating an Insect Repellent Selection Guide to let you know what insect repellent to use, the likelihood of infection and disease and the insects likely to bite.
More Information and Useful Links
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Insect Repellent Selection Guide
Not sure about what insect repellent is best for your holiday destination? Don't worry, we've created a selection guide to help! It gives you insights into diseases, insects and risk to health to help you make an informed choice.
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Malaria - Questions and Answers
Malaria - the most prolific disease found in more than 100 countries, mainly in tropical regions of the world. Read our questions and answers page on this notorious life-threatening disease.
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Chikungunya In The Caribbean
Chikungunya is a viral disease that is transmitted to people via mosquitoes and has been identified in nearly 40 countries around the world, so read and research before you travel.
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Dengue Fever - Questions and Answers
Another disease you may encounter travelling. It's always best to research and prepare. Find out more about Dengue Fever in our informative frequently asked questions page.
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Japanese Encephalitis - Questions and Answers
Japanese encephalitis is a type of viral brain infection that's spread through mosquito bites, so it's best to have a read of our questions and answers page before travelling to the areas where it's prevalent.
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Tick-Borne Encephalitis
Tick borne Encephalitis is a disease caused by tick bites. Read everything you need to know about this infectious disease and how to help prevent being bitten by ticks.
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Yellow Fever - Questions and Answers
Yellow fever is a serious, potentially deadly flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes so it's best to read up on this debilitating disease before you travel.
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Zika-Virus
Zika Virus - Mosquitoes carry lots of harmful viruses and Zika is one of them. We've created a questions and answers page on Zika and how best to prepare for travelling to countries where it's still prevalent.
