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Gap Year Health Advice

23rd Aug 2010

If you're planning a gap year, one of the most important things to take into consideration is your health. It isn't just a case of taking medication or making sure you have had the right jabs, there are many other things to bear in mind.

On your gap year you will be away probably for months at a time, in close contact with local communities, and venturing off the beaten track. Although the rewards of travel are high, so can the risks be.

Dr Richard Dawood has put together 10 tips to help you avoid any medical issues while on your gap year...