I'M going to Fiji on an action packed adventure holiday. Do I need to get any jabs?

Depending on where you go in the world, the requirement for vaccinations will vary.

The fit for travel website gives information for all possible destinations.www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk. Check it out a few months before you travel.

Japanese encephalitis is found throughout Asia and beyond. Vaccination against the disease is usually recommended if you're planning a long stay in a country where the condition is widespread.

The condition is a type of viral brain infection that's spread through mosquito bites. It can't be spread from person to person.

Most people infected by the Japanese encephalitis have either have no symptoms or mild symptoms, which are often mistaken for flu.

There's currently no cure for the illness and treatment involves supporting the functions of the body as it tries to fight off the infection.

This usually requires the person being admitted to hospital, so they can be given fluids, oxygen and medication to treat any symptoms.

There's one vaccine for Japanese encephalitis currently licensed in the UK, which isn't usually available on the NHS.

It is given as an injection and requires two doses for full protection. Each dose can cost more than £90 per person, so it's a good idea to include this when budgeting for your trip.

It's also important to protect yourself from Hepatitis, Tetanus and Typhoid too.

I'M devastated because I need a tooth out due to infection. I'm only in my 30s. What are dental implants?

Implants are a fixed alternative to removable dentures.

They may be the only option if the loss of teeth has caused the mouth to shrink so that it can no longer support dentures.

You can use implants to replace just a single tooth or several teeth.

To fit an implant, titanium screws are drilled into the jawbone to support a crown, bridge or denture.

Replacement parts take time to prepare. This is to ensure that they fit your mouth and other teeth properly.

Therefore, they may not be available on your first visit to the dentist.

Implants are usually only available privately and are expensive.

They're sometimes available on the NHS for patients who can't wear dentures or whose face and teeth have been damaged, such as people who've had mouth cancer or an accident that's knocked a tooth out.

WHAT is Toxic shock syndrome?

Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, acute and serious illness, affecting around 40 people in the UK each year. Anyone can get Toxic Shock Syndrome (TTS) - men, women and children. Bacteria that live harmlessly on the skin and inside the nose cause it by invading the bloodstream. Children and elderly people are more likely not to have built up the antibodies needed to protect them from the toxins. However, it is so rare that most doctors will not see a case of TSS during their medical career.

Symptoms of TSS may be similar to severe flu initially. They include vomiting, diarrhoea, a sunburn-like rash, muscle aches, a sudden high temperature, drowsiness or confusion, fainting and/ or dizziness and collapse. Patients look pale and have a high pulse rate. Children with TSS will often show confusion as an early sign.

There is no specific test for TSS. The condition is diagnosed by looking for the typical symptoms and checking for evidence of organ failure. TSS is a medical emergency and anyone suffering the symptoms should seek medical help immediately.

TSS is treated with antibiotics and if caught early there is a good sign of recovery. You will need to be admitted to hospital straight away and may need to be treated in an intensive care unit.

Most people will respond to treatment within a couple of days, but it may take several weeks before they are well enough to leave hospital.