National Travel Health Network and Centre

Today we have published our latest measles data. Measles continues to circulate in many parts of the country, with the majority of cases in unvaccinated children aged 10 years and under.
Very sadly, we are also reporting two deaths from measles in children this year. These deaths are a heartbreaking reminder that measles can be very serious and sometimes fatal.
We urge all parents to ensure their children are up to date with their MMR or MMRV vaccines, giving them the best and safest protection against measles – which can spread very easily. Anyone who has missed out on their measles vaccines can catch-up through their GP practice whatever their age.

We are giving people across Scotland direct access to their health information on their devices.

The free MyCare.scot app, which can now be downloaded onto smartphones and other devices, will allow people to:

• view their medications and allergies
• check their vaccination history
• find local health and wellbeing services

To find out more, visit www.gov.scot/news/mycare-scot-available-on-app-store/

It may be tempting to cool off in or near the water during a heatwave, but please take extra care when doing so ☀️

Swim at a lifeguarded beach where possible 🏖️

Take notice of the beach flags and safety signs 🚩

Stay within your limits when in the water 🌊

Never enter the water after drinking alcohol ❌

If you get into trouble, Float to Live 🛟

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

The 2026 UK Malaria guidelines were published yesterday. They are now in an HTML format and a PDF of the document is no longer available, but they are far easier to navigate through on the whole. See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/malaria-prevention-guidelines-for-travellers-from-the-uk-2026 for the various sections.

AS A RESULT OF THIS, I'M IN THE PROCESS OF UPDATING MY WEBSITE AND ALL MY COURSES BUT PLEASE BEAR WITH ME TO MAKE ALL THE CHANGES!

Know someone with a child in Year 13? Or heading off to uni later this year? Tag them! 🧡
They might have missed the news that a free MenB vaccine programme will be available at a number of community pharmacies, later this July. Thousands of young people are eligible, so don’t let them miss out. Just 2 doses of the MenB vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like meningitis.

☀️The UK and Europe are set for soaring temperatures this weekend, with some destinations reaching 40°C. As things heat up, it’s important to take care of yourself and those around you.

💧 Stay hydrated
🌡️ Avoid peak sun hours
❤️ Check in on vulnerable friends & family
🧴 Don’t forget the sunscreen

Stay cool on your holidays and have fun!

For more heat safety advice, head to www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/staying-safe-on-holiday/safe-and-healthy-holidays-sun

Do I need a UK GHIC if I already have travel insurance?

A UK GHIC is not a substitute for travel insurance. It may not cover all health costs and never covers repatriation costs. You should make sure that you have travel insurance as well as a UK EHIC or UK GHIC.

Registration is now open for our next ‘Getting to grips’ webinar of 2026, ‘Getting to grips with and ’; https://rb.gy/zemldh

🏖️ Heading abroad soon?

✅ Make sure you declare all your medical conditions when buying travel insurance.

If you don’t, you could face a big bill if something happens abroad.

For more information on travel insurance, check ➡️ https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/travel-insurance/