Tuesday 08 July 2008

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Wanderlust is the UK's leading travel magazine for independent-minded and adventurous travellers looking for world class information and advice about where to go, what to visit and how to get there. Our in-depth travel guides have been written by experts and will help you plan your trip whether it's an overland trek, adventure tour or a once in a lifetime travel experience.

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Tibet has now reopened to visitors - will you be going?

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Health

Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth has been Wanderlust magazine's resident health guru since our first issue. Search through our archive of her columns for expert advice on all things health.

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HEALTH

Just a scratch?

Rabies once terrified Londoners, and it’s still deadly serious abroad, says our travel health expert

Issue 95 April/May 2008

Unwanted souvenirs

We all know it’s important to take pre-trip precautions, but what about post-travel care? Look out for those long-lingering nasties...

Issue 94 March 2008

Things that make you go eeeuyew!

Leeches, flesh maggots, metre-long guinea worms... Here's how to deal with nature’s nasties

Issue 93 February 2008

Know your own body

Dr Jane helps girls stay safe and healthy worldwide

Issue 92 December 2007/January 2008

Get stuck in

Pre-trip immunisation is vital when travelling, but which jabs do you really need? Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth gets under the skin of vaccination

Issue 91 November 2007

Chinese Medicine

China is vast, and the health issues many and varied. We assess the risks for travellers

Issue 90 October 2007

Have you heard the health news?

The golden era of travel may be up for debate but the golden era of travel health is now, thanks to better communications and information

Issue 89 August/September 2007

What's in the water?

The wet stuff goes under the microscope to help you drink safely overseas

Issue 88 June/July 2007

Heading into thin air

Trekking to the top requires more than a sturdy pair of legs and good boots. Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth explains how to spot altitude sickness – and how to treat it

Issue 87 April/May 2007

Medicine on the frontier

Getting off the beaten track is wonderful, but what happens if you get ill? FInd out how to look after yourself in the middle of nowhere

Issue 86 March 2007

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