The Hajj or Umrah this year, 2018, will be on August 19 – August 24. For those planning a trip to Saudi Arabia here are a few helpful informative travel links to keep you safe and healthy. Visit your local travel clinic for more information! Click on the links below: Prepare for a healthy Hajj…
Here’s a great video on Japanese_Encephalitis. For those traveling to Asia, check with your local travel clinic to learn more about travel safety.
Planning a trip to Russia for the FIFA World Cup on June 14 to July 15, 2018? Consider these precautions for your trip: Rabies Travellers Diarrhea Tick-Bourne Encephalitis Tuberculosis Sexually Transmitted Infections An estimate of 1.3 million people will be attending the event. Come visit your closest Travel Health Clinic for a consult to gain…
There have been 12 confirmed cases of Measles in Taiwan linked to an international traveler on March 19, 2018. Measles is preventable. Visit your local travel clinic for health advice on how to prevent measles.
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…
More than 390 human cases of yellow fever have been reported and confirmed in rural areas of Brazil since December 2016. Brazil’s Ministry of Health has reported cases in Minas Gerais State, Espirito Santo State, and Bahia State. There are also reported cases of deceased monkeys due to yellow fever in the same states. The…
The Ministry of Health in Dominican Republic has reported 780 cases of cholera since January 2016, this is a significant increase over the average incidence of cholera since 2013. There have been over 60 cases of cholera reported a month. Cholera cases have primarily been reported in Santiago de los Caballeros and Cibao Norte Region. What…
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…
Zika Virus has now spread over most of the Caribbean Islands, as well as Central and South America. Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes and is from the same family as the dengue and West Nile viruses. The majority of Zika virus infection cases present with fever, headache, joint pain, fatigue, rash and conjunctivitis. Mild…
Dengue Fever, Chikungunya and Zika Virus transmitted by day-biting mosquitoes have increased throughout the tropical and sub-tropical Americas. The illnesses are not currently vaccine preventable and can all cause similar symptoms including fever, body aches and pains and more severe symptoms which can include organ dysfunction. Travellers are advised to continue to practice strict daytime and…