Travel Insurance for Impetigo
Planning a trip with impetigo? See how it affects your travel insurance and how to tell us about it.
Include your impetigo when you get a quote online
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Get a QuoteWhat is impetigo?
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection that causes red sores or blisters, usually around the nose, mouth, hands, or other exposed areas of skin, and in the UK it affects roughly 2% of children and a smaller number of adults each year. For many people with impetigo, symptoms can be managed with treatment.
Most people with impetigo continue to travel as normal, and with a little planning and proper management of the condition, it can often be done safely and confidently.
Having the right travel insurance in place for impetigo can help to cover:
- Emergency medical treatment if your condition worsens during your trip
- Hospital stays and related medical expenses abroad
- Medical repatriation to the UK if further treatment is needed
- Cancellation costs if you have to cancel your trip for medical reasons
Travel advice for people with a skin condition like impetigo
- Plan ahead so you have enough impetigo treatment for your entire holiday
- Keep medication with you at all times during travel
- Try to follow your normal treatment routine while abroad
- Speak with your GP before travelling if you have concerns about impetigo
During the quote process, we will ask about any pre-existing medical conditions. Where it applies, make sure you declare your impetigo when you take out the policy.
Getting travel insurance if you have impetigo is often still possible. The level of cover depends on your diagnosis and current treatment, so take care to give accurate details when you complete the medical declaration.
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Don't worry if your condition is not listed above - we cover plenty more medical conditions.
* Please note that cover will vary depending on individual medical screenings.
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