Do I really need a post travel health check when I return?
You should have a post-travel check-up if you are suffering any of the following conditions within a few months of your return from overseas.
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Persistent diarrhoea
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Stomach pains
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Dark coloured urine
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Skin rashes or lumps
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Persistent cough
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Head aches
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Joint pain
Fevers: Fevers can be particularly serious if you have visited a malaria prone country, even if you have taken malaria prevention medication.
Tropical diseases and parasite infestations are best treated early. Some can be fatal if left untreated.