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The most common travel-related illnesses are gastrointestinal diseases from poorly prepared foods or untreated water.

Symptoms of a goitre can include enlargement of the throat, swallowing problems and breathing problems.

Immunisation against hepatitis B reduces the risk of infection in babies.

Travellers who visit malarial locations should avoid mosquito bites and take anti-malarial drugs.

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious illness or death.

Japanese encephalitis is a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus that can be spread to humans through mosquito bites.

A clean face and clean environment are the best protection against trachoma.

Immunisation is the best protection against hepatitis A infection and it is recommended for people in high-risk groups.

Rubella (German measles) is a viral illness that causes a skin rash and joint pain.