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FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia

Bynova May 24, 2018August 20, 2025

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 more health prevention and travel safety advice regarding your trip to this exciting event!

Nuclear Emergency in Japan – Update
Bynova March 23, 2011August 20, 2025

Authorities in Japan have declared a nuclear emergency following the loss of power to ten nuclear reactor units in three separate nuclear power plants (Onagawa, Fukushima Daiichi and Fukiushima Daini). The cooling systems at both Daiichi and Daini experienced problems. Daiichi experienced explosionsin three units (Nos. 1, 2 and 3) and a fire has occurred…

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Coronavirus
Bynova February 1, 2020August 20, 2025

For travelers who want to learn more about the Coronavirus here is a very helpful link. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus

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Dominican Republic: Passport requirement as of April 30, 2012
Bynova April 13, 2012August 20, 2025

Starting April 30, 2012, Canadians will be required to present a passport to visit the Dominican Republic, which will need to be valid for the length of their stay. Until then, Canadians entering the Dominican Republic by direct air travel are only required to be in possession of valid official photo identification (such as a driver’s…

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Philippines: U.K. Consular Bulletin
Bynova May 10, 2011August 20, 2025

Tropical Storm Aere passed over the northeastern Philippines on May 8, 2011. Flash floods and landslides are possible. Transportation and basic services have been disrupted. Travelers should avoid affected areas and monitor the situation through local media.

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Dengue Fever Cases Reported in Chile
Bynova March 2, 2015August 20, 2025

A resident of Easter Island, Chile was diagnosed with non-travel related dengue fever on February 20th, 2015. The patient had been diagnosed previously with dengue fever during an outbreak in 2002. Current lab work on the patient is compatible with a second dengue infection. The situation is being monitored by the Ministry of Health. Travellers are advised…

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First cases of dog rabies reported in Malaysia
Bynova September 18, 2015August 20, 2025

Since July 2015, press sources in Malaysia have reported more than 25 cases of rabies from dogs in the states of Perlis, Kedah and Pulau Pinang. Malaysia has not reported cases of dog rabies since 1999. Malaysia is a developing nation located in South East Asia. Certain Travellers are recommended for the…

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