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Varicella (Chickenpox)

Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a common infection caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV)

Malaria

Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease, transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito occurring in many tropical regions of the world

Measles

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness with the potential for serious and life-threatening complications

Methanol poisoning

Methanol is a clear, colourless liquid; drinking methanol, even in very small amounts, is extremely dangerous

Mpox

Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the virus MPXV

Oropouche virus disease

Oropouche virus disease is an arboviral disease caused by the Oropouche virus (OROV) spread to humans mainly through the bite of an infected midge

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Launch Survey

1. Where are you travelling to?

A. Europe or Australia/New Zealand

B. Africa or the Middle East

C. Asia or the Pacific Islands

D. The Americas (including the Caribbean, South America, USA and Canada)

2. How long are you going for?

A. Less than 2 weeks

B. 2 to 6 weeks

C. 6 weeks to 6 months

D. More than 6 months

3. What is your main health concern for this trip?

A. Managing a health condition I already have (for example: asthma, heart disease, diabetes, depression)

B. Getting a travel-related infection (such as malaria, dengue, Zika, hepatitis A, travellers' diarrhoea)

C. Getting a common infection (such as flu, COVID-19, measles or pneumonia)

D. Having an accident or being affected by heat, sun, or high altitude

4. Where do you usually get travel health advice before you go?

A. From my GP or practice nurse

B. From a pharmacist or travel health clinic

C. From friends, family or social media

D. I don’t usually get travel health advice

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