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  1. Malaria

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

  2. Lupus and medication

    Lupus most commonly appears in women of childbearing age.

  3. Breastfeeding and travel

    Breastmilk protects your baby from illness and infection, so it is the safest drink for your baby while travelling.

  4. Spleen

    Surgically removing a diseased or damaged spleen is possible without causing any serious harm to the person.

  5. Lupus

    Lupus can be mild or life-threatening, depending on which tissues are affected.

  6. Pregnancy and travel

    Travelling to developing nations is not encouraged during pregnancy, due to the risk of disease and the standard of medical facilities.

  7. Jaundice in babies

    If your baby is full-term and healthy, mild jaundice is nothing to worry about and will resolve by itself within a week or so.

  8. Overseas travel – health tips

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

  9. Splenomegaly

    Any conditions that cause a rapid breakdown of blood cells can place great strain on the spleen and make it enlarge.

  10. Sweat

    Sweat's main function is to control body temperature.

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