Reviews
This book is a must-have for anyone going to exotic places. It is clearly written and comprehensive, with sensible advice on all the major hazards. It is particularly useful on when you need to get medical help, and when you can manage yourself, with plenty of guidance on safe travel for babies, children and older people. Best of all, after reading it, you still want to travel!
Annie Kent
I have used this book for several years of personal travel, it provides excellent advice and gives a good, balanced view of what the real risks are while travelling in far flung parts of the world. It is a great reference and will tell you when to panic and when things really are fine and you don't need to worry. It covers all the travel health issues that you may encounter (and many more), is well written and easy to read, not a stuffy old textbook on health. I recommend anyone planning to travel to get a copy, read it and take it with them.
Amazon.co.uk
This little book is now at the top of my packing list along with 'passport' and 'tickets'. It is written with a calm, common sense approach and with a layout that makes it easy to find information in a bit of a panic. If your youngster is off on a Gap Year they may not thank you for giving them something so practical and heavy to take along with them as a book (and this one is not exactly heavy). Buy it anyway and stuff it in their rucksack when they're not looking. It'll give them a chance to avoid the avoidable nasties and will give them a giggle as they read some of the anecdotes when they discover that the TV in Laos is not up to much! While you're at it, get a copy for yourselves, it's an oddly fun read for a book about bugs, beasties and illness.
Amazon
This book, being physically fit and properly insured will go a long way to ensuring a safe return home.
Independent newspaper
"I really enjoy your style that, though complete, encompassing and detailed, is fun and light hearted. It was a truly enjoyable read."
Paul Milton of http://meetplango.com
Make room in your luggage for this life-saving guide
Your London Wedding
“at once attractive, user friendly and a good read.”
Discovery – Cathay Pacific
“covers insect bite treatments, acclimatization, AIDS avoidance, snake-bite treatment and travel related skin problems.”
Los Angeles Times
“Endlessly Fascinating. Even if you’re not going to be travelling in remote places, this book is wonderful. Jane Wilson-Howarth’s no nonsense (and funny) tone makes this book an excellent read, even if it’s just for the vicarious thrill of knowing which parasites you might encounter.
Wilson’s [no relation] Disease Reviews
“essential reading”
Marie Claire
“indispensable…some of the most realistic, practical advice about trekking”
Independent on Sunday
“Interesting off-beat guide”
Observer, London
“irresistible… Each topic is in easy-to-follow sections, with anecdotes and case histories to illustrate the medical guidelines.”
Globe (London)
“its bedside manner is decidedly more reassuring and less alarmist” [than the Lonely Planet guide]
Sunday Telegraph book of the week
“magnificent book… readable and accessible”
Expeditioner (Brathay Expeditions)
“offers practical advice for disease prevention and treatment, based on the author’s and travellers’ personal experiences in a clear and concise way.”
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
“the most amazing collection of well-written, easy to read, and jargon-free information flowing off every page of this book.”
Doctor newspaper
“clear, easy to read, comprehensive manual… everything from jet lag to the psychological problems of being a long-term expat spouse.”
Carousel: diplomatic service families association magazine
“The sensible precautionary advice covering common and uncommon ailments is not only thorough, but also made more palatable by the case histories and touches of humour.”
The Book Seller
“there is even a section on ‘Sex and the Single expat’. An extremely useful book.”
Good Book Guide
“This clear concise manual explains how to avoid the icky side effects of travel”
Best Title Award from Big World Magazine (Pennsylvania)
“travellers bible”
Doctor newspaper
“Whilst her theoretical knowledge is extensive, it is her personal experience that adds great charisma and humour to the very informative text, making the book a true pleasure to read.”
Travel Wise: newsletter of the British Travel Health Association
“with tips on avoiding afflictions such as ‘sahib’s knee’ when mountain walking.”
Australian Gourmet Traveller
"It offers useful advice to protect your family's health at home and abroad."
Independent on Sunday
“the most approachable guide” Simon Calder in the Complete Guide to Travel Health.
The Independent
“a must for anyone going travelling.”
Wanderlust
“advice…from immunisation to dealing with snake-bites."
General Practitioner
“Amusing and informative…By far the best book of this type”
Sesame: Scientific Exploration Society Newsletter
“what the traveler needs is an inexpensive, easy-to-use, convenient health guide. This book is it. Small enough to fit in a pocket on your pack, it's so cheap you can afford an extra copy as a gift for your doctor. Best of all, this paperback covers nearly everything you need to know to prevent or treat—at least initially—90% of the diseases you are apt to encounter on a trip through South and Central America.”
The South American Explorer
“coverage is excellent…sensible…accurate and well researched…single authorship makes it an easy read”
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene