Planning a family holiday? Amy, our Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, shares what she’s packing in her travel medicine bag for an upcoming trip to Asia — with practical prep tips before you go. #TravelMedicine services.nhslothian.scot/travelclinic...

What’s in Amy’s Family Holiday Medicine Bag? - Travel Clinics

Whether you're heading off on a beach holiday or an adventure further afield, a little preparation can go a long way.

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Top tip... Remember to check for ticks after playing outside when you’ve been playing in gardens & parks around towns and cities too. These tiny, spider-like creatures attach to skin underneath clothing and can make little ones poorly. Visit: nhsinform.scot/lyme-disease

Day 2 of #NECTM #NECTM10 #Belfast with @lanceturtle.bsky.social kicking things off with a fascinating journey into arboviral immunology / vaccinology. #infectiousdiseases #vaccines #TropMed #IDSky

Day 2 of #NECTM #NECTM10 in #Belfast. Great programme ahead. @rcpsglasgow.bsky.social #travelmedicine #IDSky

University of Edinburgh scientists launch the Edinburgh Pandemic Research Forum to help prepare more effectively for future pandemics. @uoe-sps.bsky.social @uoe-eid.bsky.social www.ed.ac.uk/news/forum-t...

Forum to strengthen pandemic preparedness | News | The University of Edinburgh

An initiative led by Edinburgh researchers will help the world prepare more effectively for future pandemics by addressing one of the major lessons of COVID-19.

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Brain tumour - a cruel disease. Please consider supporting Helen and her @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social colleagues in raising funds for @braintumourrsch.bsky.social by doing a massive walk. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...

Kiltwalk Mighty Stride 2026

Help Helen Tyler raise money to support Brain Tumour Research

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Study group for infections in travellers and migrant meeting at #ESCMIDGlobal2026 . An ever growing dynamic community. This topic clearly attracts a lot of interest. @escmid-esgitm.bsky.social @escmid.bsky.social

First cases of mosquito-borne virus (Usutu) found in blackbirds in Scotland www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

First cases of Usutu virus found in blackbirds in Scotland

Analysis confirmed the Usutu virus in birds found dead in Arran.

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This post is a great platform to launch your career from & gain valuable experience in running & supporting clinical trials and studies. All while being paid, working in a great team in a wonderful city.

Oliver Koch@okoch.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Interested in clinical research and want to work in a fantastic team?We are looking for a clinical research fellow for 12 months from 1st Aug 2026. @cirgedinburgh.bsky.social @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk @nhslothian.bsky.social Apply now: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Interested in clinical research and want to work in a fantastic team?We are looking for a clinical research fellow for 12 months from 1st Aug 2026. @cirgedinburgh.bsky.social @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk @nhslothian.bsky.social Apply now: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Clinical Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases - 242442 PM:Western General Hospital

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📢 We’re recruiting a LTFT Band 6 Travel Medicine Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the NHS Lothian Travel Medicine Service (Edinburgh & Lothians). @nhslothian.bsky.social 👉 Find our more and apply: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Upcoming RCPSG webinar on 20 January 2026 at 18:30: Tackling Air Pollution: The Human and Planetary Benefits of Active Travel rcpsg.ac.uk/education/ai...

Flu season in Scotland has started early. Laboratory-confirmed influenza incidence per 100,000 population in Scotland:

Avoid the need for RIG. Get vaccinated against rabies before you travel. Vaccine (for additional post-exposure doses) easier to source than immunoglobulins. #JTravMed academic.oup.com/jtm/advance-...

Delays in rabies post-exposure prophylaxis abroad

AbstractBackground. Many travellers sustain an animal-associated injury (AAI) that may lead to rabies. To avert infection the WHO recommends starting post-

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Event @rcpsglasgow.bsky.social 11 Dec 2025 on Migrant Health & Mass Gatherings. Join in person or online: rcpsg.ac.uk/education/he...

Wish the tube would go there..

#MedSky #IDsky #GlobalHealth #TravelMedicine @rstmh.bsky.social @bmj.com @ukhsa.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social

Oliver Koch@okoch.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Less than 2 weeks to go. Sign up now for some fantastic #travelmedicine CPD. @bgtha.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcpsglasgow.bsky.social @travelhealthdoc.medsky.social #ID.Sky

Less than 2 weeks to go. Sign up now for some fantastic #travelmedicine CPD. @bgtha.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcpsglasgow.bsky.social @travelhealthdoc.medsky.social #ID.Sky

Oliver Koch@okoch.bsky.social · 11mo ago

🚨 Just 1 month to go! The Faculty of Travel Medicine Annual Conference 2025 returns on 9 Oct. 📅 Book by 12 Sept with code TMC10 for 10% off (in-person & online). @rcpsglasgow.bsky.social @travelhealthdoc.medsky.social @rcn.org.uk #travelmedicine #IDSky

Well done @mhragovuk.bsky.social - assuring mothers and tackling misinformation. Thank you www.gov.uk/drug-safety-...

Paracetamol and pregnancy - reminder that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe

Patients should be reminded and reassured that there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children. Paracetamol is recommended as the first-choice pain reliever for...

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🌍✈️ Update for Travel Health Professionals (UK) Public Health Scotland is closing the TRAVAX & Fit for Travel websites on 22 Sept 2025. Professional travel health advice is now at Travel Health Pro: travelhealthpro.org.uk Please share to keep colleagues updated! 🩺💙 #TravelHealth #PublicHealth

🚨 Just 1 month to go! The Faculty of Travel Medicine Annual Conference 2025 returns on 9 Oct. 📅 Book by 12 Sept with code TMC10 for 10% off (in-person & online). @rcpsglasgow.bsky.social @travelhealthdoc.medsky.social @rcn.org.uk #travelmedicine #IDSky

Here is the correct link: rcpsg.ac.uk/education/fa...

Oliver Koch@okoch.bsky.social · 12mo ago

The Faculty of Travel Medicine Annual Conference 2025 is coming soon! ✈️🌍 📅 9 October 2025 📍 Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow Join leading voices in travel, expedition & global health for a day of learning and connection. #TravelMedicine #FTM2025 #GlobalHealth #RCPSG

Adventure meets expertise 🌍 — applications are open for the RCPSG International Postgraduate Diploma in Expedition & Wilderness Medicine. Take your practice beyond the clinic and into the wild. Apply before 22 Sept to join this year’s intake! @rcpsglasgow.bsky.social

The Faculty of Travel Medicine Annual Conference 2025 is coming soon! ✈️🌍 📅 9 October 2025 📍 Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow Join leading voices in travel, expedition & global health for a day of learning and connection. #TravelMedicine #FTM2025 #GlobalHealth #RCPSG

@scienceofsportpod.bsky.social This might be of interest: www.nytimes.com/athletic/647... Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus cleared of doping charge with kissing defence

Olympic fencer Thibus cleared of doping charge with kissing defence

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Please also consider visiting your local travel clinic before travelling to a country with significant rabies risk.

Oliver Koch@okoch.bsky.social · last yr.

Very sad. Please remember to seek urgent medical advice if you are bitten / scratched by a mammal (predominantly dogs but can be many others) in a risk area of the world. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Very sad. Please remember to seek urgent medical advice if you are bitten / scratched by a mammal (predominantly dogs but can be many others) in a risk area of the world. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Briton dies from rabies after 'scratch' from stray puppy in Morocco

Yvonne Ford had light contact with the stray dog while on holiday in Morocco, her family says.

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Just take a moment and watch this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m45L...

WATCH LIVE: Physician Abraham Verghese addresses Harvard Commencement as school faces Trump admin

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

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Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in travel medicine, infectious diseases, or global health: Webinar on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 @rcpsglasgow.bsky.social @fiona-w-rcpsg.bsky.social Join Dr Sam Allen as he shares the latest insights on teratogenic arboviruses. rcpsg.ac.uk/education/le...

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Exercise ‘better than drugs’ after cancer treatment, international trial finds

First clear evidence that structured exercise regime reduces risk of dying by a third and can stop cancer returning

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