Emcare Travel Clinic

21/08/2019

Over two decades ago, Andrew Wakefield (former doctor) managed to publish a small study in one of the most well respected medical journals that has become one of the most notorious and damaging pieces of research in medicine.
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The study involved 12 children and suggested there’s a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. What wasn’t known at the time is that not only was he paid by a medical negligence lawyer to find evidence that the MMR vaccine was harmful, but he also filed a patent for a single measles vaccine in direct competition with the MMR jab. Further still, he unethically paid children of his choosing for blood samples at his own son’s birthday party. You’ll be glad to hear that he was eventually struck off as a doctor, yet his work has fuelled a dangerous movement of vaccine skepticism and refusal around the world.
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There has not been a single credible study that has shown a risk of MMR causing autism, despite tens of millions of children around the world receiving the vaccine. On the contrary, numerous high-quality research studies support the safety of MMR. In 2003, following an extensive review of the data, including systematic reviews by the Cochrane Collaboration, the World Health Organization stated categorically there was no evidence to suggest MMR causes autism. Nothing since has show anything to the contrary.
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Moving on from autism, are vaccines safe? Damn straight they are. Minor reactions like soreness, redness or fever happen at around 1-5 in 1000 depending on the vaccine.
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Serious reactions to vaccines happen, on average, in 1 in 1 million doses. That’s 0.0001% of the time. Crossing the street is more dangerous than that.
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Yesterday the UK lost its ‘measles free’ status. This is not a joke. Children and adults will continue to die of a disease that is ENTIRELY preventable unless we stop being complicit with our silence. Shout about this. Now is not the time to look the other way.

11/08/2019

Stay safe out there! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency issued 10 alerts for flooding across Scotland.

29/07/2019

Shocking news! Hopefully, this will change in the near future because the thought of being without a first aid kit at 30,000 feet is very scary! ✈️

You're on an overseas flight with your young child, who starts complaining of fever and chills. You ask the flight attendant for help, maybe some pain relievers. Will the plane's first aid kit have what your child needs?

11/07/2019

You should never travel without one! ✈️

WHEN it comes to packing for a summer holiday, what about first aid and healthcare essentials?

01/07/2019

Test your knowledge and find out how much you really know about staying safe in the sun with this fun quiz from the BBC ☀️ Although the sun might be a rarity in our part of the world, just as when you are abroad, always ensure you take the proper precaution and stay protected at all times! 😎

Research from King's College London suggests that lots of us don't know how to put on sunscreen properly - how much do you know about sunscreen?

27/06/2019

We are experiencing some gorgeous weather in Glasgow today but always remember to take care of your peepers! Stay cool and protected by keeping your shades on at all times! 😎☀️

In the last two decades we've become more sun savvy than every before, with sales of sun scream soaring.

26/06/2019

Apart from children, the majority of us in the United Kingdom have nothing to worry about as far as insect stings are concerned but what about abroad and what if you are stung in the mouth or throat? 🐝

ST JOHN Ambulance, the volunteer-led health charity, has teamed up with the Gazette to bring you some simple summer first aid tips.

25/06/2019

Although you will be more than safe if you aren't leaving our home of Glasgow this summer (🌧), please do not do this! All too often we see these seemingly 'fun' internet trends take a sinister turn. Not only does spending too much time in the sun increase your chances of getting skin cancer but sunburn and prickly heat are no fun. The easiest way to avoid these is to enjoy the sun responsibly and make sure you are always wearing protection. ☀️

Do not do this, obviously.

24/06/2019

We know staying up to date with the necessary shots is paramount in avoiding falling sick while traveling abroad, but what other steps can we take to maintain our health? 🤔

What you can do before, during and after your trip to stop sickness.

19/06/2019

A machine that gives CPR and never gets tired! 😮 What do you think about this new piece of kit?

MARYSVILLE, Wash. - Firefighters in Marysville are getting a new tool they say will help more victims survive a heart attack - a machine that gives CPR, and never gets tired. Next month, the Marysville Fire District plans to put two of the machines, known as LUCAS chest compression systems, into ser...

04/06/2019

Who better to look to for advice on your travel first aid kit than Australian Times! 🇦🇺🦘

There are several essentials that you need to pack when heading out into the world, and arguably a first aid kit is the most important.

04/06/2019

Although the current weather might suggest otherwise, for us lucky enough to have something booked, June is when we start to think about our holidays!! Having spent your hard earned money on a deeply deserved break, please ensure your holiday doesn't turn into the one from hell and do make sure you have had all the necessary jabs before departing! Remember, prevention is easier than curing! If you are yet to have your necessary jabs, please contact us! 🙂

The first step is to be vaccinated.

25/05/2019

10/04/2019

Don't risk your dream holiday turning into a nightmare! ALWAYS protect yourself before setting off by getting the proper vaccinations needed in order to stay healthy and safe! 🤓 (Let us help 👉http://emcaretravelclinic.co.uk/)

05/04/2019

After a day of working at your computer, do you ever feel as though your hands have turned to stone or won't stop aching? 😔 Well, no matter how important your work might be, it's time you started incorporating these tips into your work day and started looking after your precious hands! 👐

Do you have any of your own tips for preventing aching in your hands? 🤔 If so, let us know below! 👇

03/04/2019

Looking to book your summer holiday? Do you know what vaccines you need before you go? Always make sure to do the appropriate research before you fly away! ✈️

01/04/2019

If you are travelling to Asia or South East Asia, make sure to be very vigilant to protect yourself from Japanese Encephalitis! Japanese Encephalitis (or JE) is a viral brain infection spread by mosquitos, who bite between evening and dawn. This guidance applies to all travellers visiting rural areas with water sources as mosquitoes who spread JE are on the move! In the last year alone an Australian tourist managed to contract JE while travelling to Phuket in Thailand. Please be very vigilant in protecting yourself from evening to dawn when these mosquitoes are out to bite! 🦟

In order to protect yourself against JE, we strongly recommend that you;
1) Get the JE vaccine before starting your journey. 🌮
2) Stay indoors in the air-conditioned environments or limit your time outdoors during evening till dawn.
3) Wear an insect repellant with 50% DEET from evening till dawn.

13/12/2018

Travelling in 2019?

Whether its a holiday in the sun in South East Asia visiting some of the world’s finest beaches or an African Safari off the tourist trail that is your choice, Emcare Travel Clinic can provide you with expert travel health advice and vaccinations, ensuring that all you come back with from your holiday are good memories and great photos.

We offer the International Traveller a range of important healthcare services, including malaria advice and a choice of malaria tablets. Our qualified nurses can provide you with the correct advice for your journey and design an appropriate vaccine schedule.

To book an appointment or query what you might need for going away, call 0141 404 0075. We are situated on Hope Street, right outside Glasgow Central Station.

20/10/2018

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14/10/2018

Many of us take a lot of care over our diet and make sure we take regular exercise – yet we neglect to get ourselves vaccinated. Experts say this needs to change …

06/09/2018

Wow!

23/01/2018

We still have flu vaccines available at Emcare, get in touch with us to make an appointment.

Flu comes along every year - but just how bad it will be is hard to predict.

09/10/2017

Its Flu Season again. Come and visit us at Emcare Clinic for a flu vaccine and help to protect yourself against the dreaded flu virus.

08/09/2017

Another of my favourite places in Cambodia. Bayon School provides education for children living in the villages around Angkor Temples.Their Pastry School provides free training and internships for young women.Delicious food and drinks at the Coffee Shop.If you're in Siem Reap give it a try,delicious food and drinks, lovely staff and a fantastic cause.☕🥠🎂
Tell us about your favourite places😀

🥐Bayon breakfast🥐
How about starting the day at Bayon? One of our best seller menu is the Bayon breakfast with a coffee, a fruit salad and one viennoiserie!

07/09/2017

25/04/2017

Great to see Andy Murray supporting the fight against malaria

27/03/2017

Our lead nurse Shirley was recently featured in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow College News Magazine. Have a look and find out more about what happens at our clinic.

06/03/2017

Have you already planned your next holiday? For inspiration here are some stunning views from Bolivia, South America.

In case you require any assistance with the necessary vaccines or any other travel health information, don´t hesitate to contact us.

30/01/2017

Today´s travel inspiration comes from the Austrian Alps near the city of Innsbruck, where our marketing assistant Olli currently studies. The views out there seem to be simply fantastic.