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Travelling to foreign lands comes with the risk of getting diseases. However, modern medicine made it possible for us to have extra protection by administration of vaccines that are safe and give immunity against infectious diseases foreign to us.   The WHO advises that travellers should have a medical consultation and take steps to prevent contracting illnesses or diseases outside their homes. Why should you visit a travel clinic pre-departure? Visiting a travel clinic before travelling, whether for leisure or business, is necessary. Covid is still very much active in many countries. Some diseases are not found in the UK but are present elsewhere. The best protection we can get is through vaccination. It is advised that eight weeks before your travel date, you should have a vaccine so there would be enough time for your body to adjust its level of immunity. What are the vaccines that you should get? Routine and selective vaccines depend on the country or your tr...

  Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that keeps our body and nerve cells healthy. In addition, sufficient Vitamin B12 keeps our body from getting tired and weak since it releases energy from food.  People with folate or vitamin b12 deficiency experience symptoms of headaches, loss of appetite, palpitations, feeling weak or tired, diarrhoea, mouth ulcers, muscle weakness, and even problems with cognitive judgement and understanding. It can develop folate deficiency anaemia in severe cases and cause permanent damage if left untreated. How Can We Add Vitamin B12 and Folate To Our Daily Diet? Some people eat a vegan or vegetarian diet, which can experience deficiency. In addition, some suffer from stomach operations or intestine condition that has put them in a state where their stomach prevents B12 absorption.   There are many other reasons for Vitamin B12 deficiency but we have listed below how we can add to our daily diet: Eat good sources of folate, such as brussel sp...