Travel in the COVID-19 era: Be prepared for a pressurised pre-travel consultation

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TRAVEL MEDICINE

Travel in the COVID-19 era: Be prepared for a pressurised pre-travel consultation

By Robert Bester and Jenny Visser
Man in Paris, Fran Boloni on Unsplash
People with the travel bug will want to make sure they don’t catch that other bug when they head overseas [Fran Boloni on Unsplash]

With people dipping their toes into overseas travel again, and with travellers seeking advice about COVID-19 risk mitigation, it is important for primary care to be prepared

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