I'm going abroad soon, so is it time to call the shots?

Planning a trip this year? Whitney Lodovica, a pharmacist at Boots, answers some common queries to help make your break a safe one...

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I've got a few holidays planned this year, but how do I know when to get my vaccination or if I even need one?

If you're travelling abroad this summer, you may be exposed to diseases we don't usually have in the UK. Travel vaccinations may be recommended for your trip as a measure to help prevent you picking these illnesses up.

Travel vaccinations may also be recommended based on the activities you might be doing, your age and general health.

The Quick Check Tool on boots.com can help find the health risks of the country you are visiting.

Through the Boots Travel Vaccination and Health Advice Service, a range of vaccinations and health advice is offered to help protect you from diseases such as cholera and typhoid. If you're unsure, ask your pharmacist or GP.

I've just come back from holiday - how can I treat insect bites and stings? Are there different types?

Insect bites and stings can be uncomfortable and irritating but fortunately they are usually nothing to worry about and can be easily treated.

There are varying types of bites and stings, but treatment is largely similar.