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ALTITUDE SICKNESS BEWARE OF BEES AND WASPS - THEY STING Altitude sickness occurs when there is a lack of oxygen at a high altitude. This sickness usually occurs at heights greater than 2500 metres when you have ascended too quickly. When we see a bee or a wasp that jar of honey somehow does not spring to our mind the way it does for Pooh Bear. We just want to get out of its way and mind our own business. CHILD ON BOARD DEALING WITH JET LAG If you are planning to fly with children, you need to plan early and wisely. Try and secure a seat with more leg space. You will very likely have to compromise on your own hand luggage to make room for your children's things which should include the following items: Do you arrive at your destination after a long haul flight feeling totally exhausted, disorientated, grumpy as well as aching all over? Do you spend the next day of your holiday or at work feeling like a walking 'zombie?' Most probably you are suffering from jet lag! Read on and find out more about how you can help prevent as well as deal with this common travel problem. DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS RELATED TO TRAVEL HEALTH DANGERS OF LONG HAUL FLIGHTS What is a blood clot? A blood clot or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where a thrombus (blood clot) forms in the vein of the deep system of veins that supply the body. Five per cent of all blood clots in the legs are due to air travel. In October 2000, a 28 year old bride-to-be and British resident collapsed and died at London's Heathrow Airport after a 20-hour flight from Australia. She died from deep vein thrombosis. HIGH RISK ENCOUNTERS IMMUNISATIONS AND VACCINATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE TRAVELLER SexAccording to the World Health Organisation a large percentage of sexually transmitted infections such as HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis and genital herpes result from international travel. Sexually transmitted infections can cause infertility, illness and may even result in death.  The wise traveller always plans ahead before he or she leaves for an overseas destination. Check with your doctor regarding the type of immunisations and vaccinations you need at least one month before your departure.