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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.

Since the ulcer gets bigger with time, early diagnosis and prompt treatment of Buruli ulcer can keep skin loss to a minimum.

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

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

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

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

Children should always be closely supervised near animals and taught how to behave safely around pets.

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