FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia
- Rabies
- Travellers Diarrhea
- Tick-Bourne Encephalitis
- Tuberculosis
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
There are many reasons why people choose to not be vaccinated against the flu, despite yearly recommendations. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends anyone over the age of 6 months receive the flu vaccine. This is particularly important for health care workers and volunteers, those caring for elderly or small children, travelers, pregnant women and those frequently…
There is currently a large E. coli outbreak in Europe, which has resulted in a number of deaths. Most cases are confined to northern Germany, and several cases have been reported from other countries within Europe, most of whom reported travel to Germany. The majority of cases have been among adults and mainly among females….
Vaccines to prevent and treat Ebola virus diseases are an urgent international priority. A vaccine against Ebola virus is currently under trials in Guinea, West Africa. The first results are promising and show effectiveness in preventing Ebola virus diseases in laboratory diagnoses cases. The vaccine produces a rapid immune response against the Ebola Virus in…
Widespread, violent demonstrations are occurring in Malawi, resulting in casualties. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.
OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Egypt due to the unpredictable security situation, high levels of criminal activity and the threat of terrorist attacks. Civil unrest and demonstrations have occurred in many parts of Egypt since January 23, 2011, and some have turned violent. Although the security situation…
CBC news / Rabies diagnosed in Toronto man CBC news health / Rabies diagnosed in Toronto man: April 17, 2012 A Toronto man is being treated for the first case of rabies in a human in the city in more than 80 years, CBC News has learned. The 41-year-old man had been working as a…