Canadian health updates from Nova Travel Clinic on Fort and Foul Bay in Victoria BC.
Hundreds of typhoid fever cases have been reported in both government and private hospitals in India. After continuous rain fall, increased cases of typhoid fever are being reported due to contaminated food and water. If you are travelling to a country where typhoid is a risk , it is important to visit a travel clinic…
As of January 2016 over 520 cases of pertussis, primarily in infants, have been reported in Portugal. This is a significant increase over the average incidence rate. What is pertussis? Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease. Symptoms usually develop in 5-10 days and are similar to a cold with runny nose, mild cough and/or fever. Pertussis is…
Zika Travel Health update: Since March 19th 2016 local transmission has occurred in Cuba. Local transmission means that mosquitoes in the area of acquired Zika and are transmitting it to humans. Travellers to Cuba are advised to use insect precautions while abroad. Seek travel health advice a minimum of 4-6 weeks before departure to stay…
Meningococcal Meningitis usually starts with mild flu-like symptoms that may also included neck pain, fever, headaches and vomiting. Symptoms generally worsen rapidly. This infection can be fatal, affecting the lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Survivors can experience permanent disabilities such as hearing loss, limb loss and paralysis. Most students travelling to University are recommended or required…
Merck has released their new vaccine for protection against HPV. Gardasil 9 is indicated for girls and women ages 9- 26 years of age for prevention of cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal cancer and pre-cancerous or lesions caused by HPV types 16, 18,31,33,45,52 and 58 and Genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11. Gardasil 9 is also indicated for…
Since late January 2015, the Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed 139 cases of measles. This is a significant increase over the average incidence rate. Cases have been primarily reported from a non-immunizing religious community in Lanaudiere Region, Quebec. A case has been linked to the outbreak in Disneland (Anaheim, California). Eighteen cases…
Concerns of a potential outbreak of meningitis have been raised as health officials report a second case of bacterial meningitis at the University of Acadia in Nova Scotia. The Province will begin a targeted vaccination program for students if the sample of meningitis comes back as the same B strain contracted by a female student…
Nova Travel Medicine and Immunization Clinic offers many occupational vaccines and services such as TB testing and the flu shot. TB Testing is 35.00 and booked by appointment only. Please contact the office today to ensure you are ready for work or school! What is a TB test? A tuberculin test is the first test…
This year’s flu season has started early, the present strains circulating are consisting of a mutation strain of A(H3N2). Canada, Europe and the US have reported almost exclusively the circulation of influenza A(H3N2), flu seasons dominated by this strain tend to be severe. The current vaccine strain in this year’s flu vaccine (A/Texas H3N2) will not protect against this mutated strain….
Did you know there are 4, 000 flu related deaths a year for adults 65 years and older? It is not enough to immunize seniors and children, you need to immunize yourself as well to help protect everyone. Need more reasons to get a flu shot see below : Rick Mercer’s flu rant The Nova…