Overview

• Anjali Pai delivered the guidance in a new online video released on July 2 to coincide with the start of the UK summer travel peak.
• The UKHSA recommends consulting the Travel Health Pro website and official government advisory portals for country-specific risk updates before departure.
• Travellers are advised to schedule necessary vaccines such as hepatitis A and typhoid with their GP well in advance of travel.
• Frequent handwashing, covering coughs, carrying tissues and maintaining respiratory etiquette are key to preventing infections abroad.
• Holidaymakers should use insect repellent and protective clothing to prevent mosquito bites, practice safe sexual health and seek medical advice promptly if symptoms emerge after returning.