Marco Polo cruise ship passengers must take advice

Victims of the Marco Polo Cruise ship sickness outbreak have been urged to take professional advice before accepting any payout from the cruise ship operator.

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Experts in travel law have advised passengers who were ill onboard the Marco Polo, where an outbreak of Norovirus occurred, just two days into the cruise, to think very carefully before accepting any offer of a refund from the tour operator, Transocean Tours. Passengers could be entitled to a much more than the £2,000 per person refund which is being offered, plus any money spent onboard the ship for food, drink and medical expenses.

The Marco Polo had to dock at Cromarty Firth just 48 hours after the cruise had set off, and passengers could sue the tour operator for loss of enjoyment of the holiday, discomfort, pain and medical expenses. Passengers who suffered norovirus onboard the Marco Polo Cruise Ship are advised to contact a personal injury solicitor who specialises in holiday illness compensation to assess their claim.

Said Richard Farnworth of Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors: “At first glance it may have seemed an attractive offer for passengers to get their money back from Transocean Tours, but the passengers could be entitled to higher sums of compensation for the suffering caused on board the ship. Some passengers may even go on to suffer long term illness as a result of the outbreak of Norovirus on the Marco Polo, which means they have been under compensated from the tour operator.

“Every passenger affected on The Marco Polo Cruise Ship should seek legal help and advice before accepting the offer from Transocean Tours. Once they have accepted it, they won´t be able to make any further claim for which they may be entitled.”The Marco Polo returned to port in Tilbury, Essex, where the remaining passengers were offered a refund as a gesture of goodwill from the cruise operators.

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Incoming passengers screened for swine flu

Passengers arriving at UK airports and ports are now being screened for Swine Flu, if suspected of having the virus. The NHS has been swamped by Swine Flu Cases, and 160 countries worldwide have now been affected.

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Britain´s Port authorities have started screening incoming passengers for the first time, as the NHS intensive care services have been swamped with a huge rise in swine flu cases.
Demand for critical care beds is expected to outstrip the numbers available by 130%, particularly in units designed to treat children.Over 160 British citizens have been held in quarantine in China, Singapore, India and Egypt after swine flu fears. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office have also said it is likely that others will be held in quarantine over suspicions that they have the H1N1 virus.

Breaking news about swine flu includes:

• Health workers and immigration officials at UK airports and other port authorities have been instructed to be on the look-out for passengers with flu symptoms which could be swine flu infection.

• A 26-year old pregnant woman from Scotland was “gravely ill” after suffering a severe infection, and is now in Sweden receiving specialist blood treatment.

• Sainsbury´s have opted-out of distributing antiviral medication as part of the national service in its stores, after fears that swine-flu sufferers would spread the disease in the shops.

• The Swine Flu Hotline and an advertising campaign has just begun and will advertise the National Pandemic Flu Service. The campaign has cost £2.5 million to set up.

• Last week the number of flu infections doubled in Britain with an estimated 100,000 people falling victim to Swine Flu.

• Hospitals on the South East coast, the South West, East of England and East Midlands are likely to become “quickly exhausted” if cases continue to rise throughout winter as expected.

• The World Health Organisation announced that people in 160 countries are now affected by Swine Flu, and has predicted that there are likely to be 2 billion cases globally during the pandemic.

If you think you have been exposed to Swine Flu on holiday, and have not been given accurate information about the risk from your tour operator, you may be able to claim compensation for medical expenses and lack of enjoyment of your holiday. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Incoming UK passengers screened for Swine Flu

Passengers arriving at UK airports and other ports are now being screened for Swine Flu, if suspected of having the virus. The NHS has been swamped by Swine Flu Cases, and 160 countries worldwide have now been affected.

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Britain´s Port authorities have started screening incoming passengers for the first time, as the NHS intensive care services have been swamped with a huge rise in swine flu cases.
Demand for critical care beds is expected to outstrip the numbers available by 130%, particularly in units designed to treat children.Over 160 British citizens have been held in quarantine in China, Singapore, India and Egypt after swine flu fears. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office have also said it is likely that others will be held in quarantine over suspicions that they have the H1N1 virus.

Breaking news about swine flu includes:

• Health workers and immigration officials at UK airports and other port authorities have been instructed to be on the look-out for passengers with flu symptoms which could be swine flu infection.

• A 26-year old pregnant woman from Scotland was “gravely ill” after suffering a severe infection, and is now in Sweden receiving specialist blood treatment.

• Sainsbury´s have opted-out of distributing antiviral medication as part of the national service in its stores, after fears that swine-flu sufferers would spread the disease in the shops.

• The Swine Flu Hotline and an advertising campaign has just begun and will advertise the National Pandemic Flu Service. The campaign has cost £2.5 million to set up.

• Last week the number of flu infections doubled in Britain with an estimated 100,000 people falling victim to Swine Flu.

• Hospitals on the South East coast, the South West, East of England and East Midlands are likely to become “quickly exhausted” if cases continue to rise throughout winter as expected.

• The World Health Organisation announced that people in 160 countries are now affected by Swine Flu, and has predicted that there are likely to be 2 billion cases globally during the pandemic.

If you think you have been exposed to Swine Flu on holiday, and have not been given accurate information about the risk from your tour operator, you may be able to claim compensation for medical expenses and lack of enjoyment of your holiday. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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Holiday Headaches and holiday illness

Headaches are no joke. They involve mild to severe pain, in one or more parts of the head and neck. Most headaches are mild, but cause irritation amongst sufferers. Severe headaches need to be treated with drugs and possibly life-style changes.

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What causes headaches?

There is no single cause of headaches, but a number of causes have been identified and fall into two main categories. These are:

Tension headache

Tension headaches result from the contraction of head and neck muscles, and account for more than 70% of all headaches. Headaches occur in people of either sex and at any age but are most common in adults and teenagers. Tension headaches usually occur as a result of stress, fatigue, poor posture, eye strain, and too much tobacco and alcohol. Women are also prone to tension headaches before and after a menstrual period.

Migraine headache

Migraine is the cause of 20% all headaches. This type of headache occurs when blood vessels in the head and neck constrict, and result in a decrease of blood flow in the head. Migraine can cause severe pain on one side of the head, causing sufferers to feel sick and sensitive to light and sound. Chronic migraine affects more men than women. Factors associated with migraine headache are prolonged muscle tension and stress, a family history of migraine, excessive alcohol use, smoking, a lack of sleep and the use of oral contraceptives. Certain foods including chocolate, nuts and cheese, red wine and smoked fish, plus food containing artificial sweeteners can all contribute to migraine headaches. Migraine headache can last from few hours to a few days.

Migraine headache - when should you consult a doctor?

Most headaches can be cured by over-the-counter pain relief tablets, or a good night´s sleep. If you suffer chronic headaches, however, you should seek the advice of your GP, who will discuss possible causes and prevention with you. You should contact your doctor immediately if your headache is accompanied by nausea and vomiting, loss of memory, tiredness, a high fever, a stiff neck, convulsions, vision disturbances, loss of balance, loss of feeling in your arms and legs and difficulty communicating.

If you have suffered headaches after a fall or accident on holiday, you may be able to claim compensation when you return to the UK if the accident was not your fault. If you think you have a claim, contact a personal injury solicitor who specialises in holiday accident and illness claims to see if you are eligible to make a claim for compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors can help. We work on a no win no fee basis and we specialise in holiday accident and injury compensation claims.

How does the doctor make a diagnosis?

If you suffer severe headaches or migraine headaches, your doctor will ask you about your family medical history and also assess your diet and lifestyle, and decide whether to carry out further more detailed tests, including possible head scans (CT scan), an X-ray on the head, a temporal artery biopsy or even a lumbar puncture by a specialist.

What kind of treatment is available for a migraine headache?

If you suffer regular severe headaches, your doctor will decide what treatment to administer. Keep a note of the dates and times of headaches over a period of 3 months. Note when the pain started and how long it lasted, whether you had eaten or drunk anything just previously to the headache starting and whether you were taking any particular medicines before the onset of the headache. Also note weather conditions and, if you are a woman, how close to your menstrual cycle you are when the headaches are at their worse. By process of elimination you may be able to avoid certain foods/medicines which cause the headaches. For milder headaches, paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen are usually effective for pain relief. Prescription medicines are more effective for chronic migraines and severe headaches. Some over-the-counter medicines for migraine also contain anti-sickness drugs.

Your doctor may prescribe a preventive treatment if migraine attacks are especially frequent. Aspirin should not be given to children under 16 years of age, unless on the advice of a doctor.The above mentioned medicines should never be given to children unless you are advised to do so by your GP.

If you suffer from headaches what can you do to help yourself?

If you suffer from regular headaches:

• Avoid excessive use of alcohol and tobacco.

• Always consider your posture while sitting and working. The type of chair you use is important, and should be one that maximises comfort and good posture, and should be adjusted to a comfortable position that supports you.

• Perform regular relaxation techniques.

• Take plenty of fresh air and regular exercise.

• Many people find that taking natural herbal treatments is very effective at reducing or preventing headaches. Most herbal treatments and remedies needs to be taken daily – even if no headache is present – to have an effect. For migraine headaches, symptoms can be reduced by:

• Relaxing in a quiet room with the lights turned off.

• Avoiding food or drink in your diet that have been identified as having possible factors associated with migraine headaches, and avoiding noisy environments and loud music.Holiday illness abroad can be a nightmare. If you have suffered a holiday illness or accident that was not your fault, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors when you return to the UK. We will help you claim compensation for a holiday package nightmare, food poisoning on board a cruise ship or any type of holiday accident or illness that was not your fault. Contact us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form.Holiday illness constipation

Flagyl tablets and holiday sickness abroad

Main use of Flagyl tablets and how they work

Flagyl tablets are prescribed for bacterial infections, and contain the active ingredient, Metronidazole, which is a type of medicine called an antibiotic. Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial infections and micro-organisms called protozoa. Contracting bacterial infections and holiday illness abroad is not uncommon.

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Metronidazole works by entering bacterial cells and changing the genetic material, or DNA. By killing the micro-organisms, the bacterial infection clears up, and is common in the gut, bones, the pelvic cavity and the gums. Leg ulcers and pressure sores can also be treated with Metronidazole, when they are affected by anaerobic bacteria.

Used to prevent infection after surgery also, Metronidazole can also be used to penetrate the brain and treat brain abcesses. A doctor or medic would normally take a tissue sample from the infected area to make sure Metronidazole will help cure it, before prescribing the drug. Flaygyl tablets are taken orally, and Metonidazole must be administered by suppository or via a drip when oral administration is not possible. If you think you have suffered a holiday illness that was not your fault, after medical treatment, you should contact a personal injury solicitor in the UK on your return.

What are Flagyl tablets and Metronidazole commonly used for?
• Treating infections with anaerobic bacteria after surgery, particularly gynaecological or gut surgery
• Bacterial infection of the blood (septicaemia or blood poisoning)
• Bacterial infection of the blood following childbirth (puerperal fever/sepsis)
• Serious cases of pneumonia
• Bacterial bone infections
• Abdominal bacteria infections, often causing abscess in the pelvic cavity
• Abscess in the pelvic cavity, usually a result of an abdominal infection
• Bacterial infection causing inflammation of the connective tissue and muscle around the uterus
• Abscesses in the brain
• Dental infections
• Painful inflammation gum ulcers
• Bacteria infected leg ulcers
• Pressure sores caused by bacterial infection
• Bacterial infection of the vagina
• Protozoal infection of the urinary organs or genitals
• Protozoal infection of the intestine (amoebiasis or amoebic dysentry)
• Parasitic gut infection caused by the protozoa Giardia lamblia (giardiasis)

Warning about Metronidazole and Flagyl tablets

• Metronidazole tablets must be taken with plenty of water with or after food. The tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed.

• Never drink alcohol while taking antibiotics, and for at least 48 hours after finishing the course, as this can cause unpleasant symptoms such as hot flushes, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting and headaches, and can negate the effects of the drug.

• This medicine may cause various side effects that could impair your mental or physical ability to drive safely or to operate machinery. You should be aware of how you react to this medicine before driving or operating machinery, or avoid driving all together.

• Ensure that you finish the prescribed course of any antibiotic, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor, even if you feel better or it seems the infection has cleared up. Stopping the course early increases the chance that the infection will come back and that the bacteria will grow resistant to the antibiotic. Holiday illness and accidents are not uncommon, and if you have suffered a bacterial illness that was caused by somebody else, you may be able to claim compensation from your holiday tour operator when you return to the UK.

• If you are treated for more than 10 days it is recommended that you are monitored by your doctor when you return to the UK, who may carry out tests to check for side effects and also to ensure the medicine you are prescribed is effective. If you suffer illness on holiday abroad, always keep copies of all prescriptions to show to your doctor in the UK. Holiday illness, where serious, is likely to be treated in your holiday destination, but follow-up checks and further medical assessments should be sought when you return to England. Holiday illness and accidents are often caused by other people, or occur as the result of negligence by holiday tour operators. You can now claim compensation for your holiday illness or accident when you return to the UK by contacting a personal injury solicitor, who specialises in holiday illness and accident as soon as possible. Use a no win no fee personal injury solicitor who will pay you 100% of any compensation. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are experts in the field of holiday illness and accident compensation claims. Contact us for free legal advice, a free assessment of your holiday illness claim and even an up-front payment of £100.00 when we accept your claim.

Use Flagyl tablets and Metronidazole with caution if you suffer from:

• Decreased liver function

• Brain disease that has occurred as a result of liver disease• Hereditary blood disorders
Metronidazole and Flagyl should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you think you may have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Medicines to avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you suffer holiday illness or accident abroad while pregnant, you need to be particularly careful what medicines you may be prescribed. However, some medicines are completely safe, as long as the benefits to the mother outweigh any risk to the unborn child. Never use any medicine you are unsure about and if you are planning a holiday abroad during your pregnancy, ask advice from your doctor about prescription and none-prescription medicines which are safe for you to use. Holiday illness and accidents are not uncommon, and you should be aware of safe medicines to take in case of illness on holiday abroad. If you suffer a holiday illness which was caused by another person, you may well be able to claim compensation from a personal injury solicitor in the UK. Choose one which pays cash up front when they accept your claim, work on a no win no fee basis and ensure that you get 100% of any holiday illness compensation.

• The safety of Metronidazole and Flagyl during pregnancy has not been fully established. It should only be used during pregnancy if considered essential by your doctor if no safer antibiotics are suitable or available. High dosage regimens should be avoided. Seek medical advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotic while pregnant.

• This medicine passes into breast milk, and for that reason should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. High dosage should be avoided unless the mother stops breastfeeding during the course. Seek medical advice from your doctor. Metronidazole and Flagyl label warnings

Surprisingly, the instructions printed on medicine bottles, are not always read thoroughly, and can result in the wrong dosage being taken over a long period of time. Important instructions, when taking Metronidazole and Flagyl tablets include:

• Take this medication with or after food.
• This medication is to be swallowed whole, not chewed.
• This medication is to be taken with plenty of water.
• Avoid all alcoholic drink whilst taking this medication.
• Take at regular intervals, as instructed, and always complete the prescribed course unless otherwise directed by a doctor.

Holiday illness compensation and side effects of Metronidazole and Flagyl

You may be prescribed Flagyl tablets after a holiday illness in Austria, Belarus, Malta, Greece, Spain, France, Portugal, Turkey, Hungary, Cyprus or any other holiday destination worldwide. You may have contracted a bacterial infection and suffered holiday illness on a cruise ship in Egypt, The Dominican Republic or while cruising the Caribbean. Always be aware of the side-effects of any medicine you may be prescribed after suffering holiday illness.
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Flagyl and Metronidazole. Remember, these are possible side effects, and will not occur in everyone who takes this medicine.

• Diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or mild abdominal pain
• Unpleasant taste sensation
• A furry or inflamed tongue/mouth
• Loss of appetite
• An itchy rash
• Severe swelling of the lips or face
• Drowsiness/Dizziness
• Headache/Visual disturbance
• Shaky movements and some confusion
• Skin rashes
• Pain in the muscles or joints
• A darkening of the urine
• Liver disorders
• A disorder of the peripheral nerves can occur called peripheral neuropathy. This can cause weakness and numbness.
• A decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood, known as leucopenia
• Seizures

The drug´s manufacturer may list other side effects. Always read the information provided with the medicine, and/or check with your GP before taking it, if you have any concerns at all. Holiday illness and accidents happen more regularly than people think. If you have suffered a holiday illness or accident which occurred after negligence by other people or by your tour operator, you can claim compensation for personal injury and for lack of enjoyment of your holiday. Don´t suffer in silence. You can claim compensation when you return to the UK, by contacting a personal injury solicitor who works on a no win no fee basis. Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are experts in holiday illness and accident compensation claims. We cut out the middlemen and work quickly to get you the holiday illness compensation you deserve. Make as many notes as possible, with dates, times and doctor´s prescriptions to help your compensation claim when you return to the UK.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

If you have suffered illness or accident on holiday, t is important to tell the doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Flagyl or Metronidazole . Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. People become ill every year by combining drugs and medicines which are bad combinations.

Metronidazole may enhance the anti-blood-clotting effect of anticoagulant medicines such as warfarin and nicoumalone, and this may increase the risk of bleeding. If you are taking an anticoagulant medicine your blood clotting time should be monitored during treatment with a course of metronidazole, and your doctor may need to reduce your anticoagulant dose. If you have any cause for concern, before taking Metronidazole, speak to you doctor.
Metronidazole can increase the blood levels of the following medicines:

• Ciclosporin (people taking ciclosporin may need their ciclosporin blood level and kidney function monitored while taking a course of metronidazole)
• Fluorouracil (also known as 5-FU, this is an anti-cancer medicine; its side effects are increased by metronidazole, but not its anti-cancer effects)
• Lithium (people taking lithium should have their lithium blood level and kidney function monitored while taking a course of metronidazole)
• Phenytoin.

Barbiturates, such as the anti-epileptic medicine, phenobarbital, decrease the blood level of metronidazole and may make it less effective at treating infection. Your doctor may prescribe you a larger than normal dose of metronidazole if you are taking a barbiturate.If metronidazole is also taken with disulfiram, psychotic symptoms including confusion can result, plus feelings of paranoia and hallucinations. Wherever possible, this combination should be avoided.
Holiday illness, Metronidazole and the contraceptive pill

If you are taking an oral contraceptive pill, or are using contraceptive patches, there is a low risk that this antibiotic could make the contraceptive less effective against pregnancy. Although the risk is very low, the Family Planning Association recommends that women using metronidazole and taking the contraceptive pill, should use an additional contraceptive such as condoms, while using the antibiotic and up to 7 days after the course has finished.
If these seven days run beyond the end of a pill packet, a new packet should be started without a break. If the seven days run beyond the 3 weeks of a patch cycle, a new cycle should be started immediately without a break.

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Marco Polo Cruise Ship Scotland Norovirus

Man dies after norovirus outbreak on the Marco Polo cruise ship


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A 74 year old man has died after nearly 200 people were struck down with suspected noroviruson board the Marco Polo cruise ship.As the ship was docking in Invergordon, Scotland on Monday, the man died of a heart attack. It has not been confirmed if he was already suffering from norovirus although reports say he was vomiting violently the previous night. Four other passengers are being treated in hospital with suspected nororvirus, which can be contracted through contaminated food and water.Operators of the cruise ship, Transocean Tours, said the man´s death was unrelated to the virus outbreak, and that the ship had been inspected by local health officials. However a total of 150 people were suffering symptoms including sickness and abdominal cramps.Local doctors and nurses have boarded the Marco Polo to assist the ship´s doctor and four passengers are being treated at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. Passengers who left the ship on Saturday were also reported to have been struck down with sickness and stomach cramps. Passengers have complained about the lack of information from crew on board the Marco Polo, and have stated they were ´kept in the dark´ about other passengers becoming ill on a previous voyage. One passenger, who became ill on the previous Marco Polo voyage was said to be ´gobsmacked´ to realise a second outbreak had taken place in the last few days. She said: ´Surely there should have been preventative measures and the ship should have been thoroughly cleaned before setting sail again?