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
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Since November 21, 2014 the Pan American Health Organization has confirmed 3 locally acquired cases of chikungunya fever. The cases were reported from the city of Belmopan. Travellers are advised to practice insect precautions. Chikungunya is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito; this is a daytime biting mosquito. Travellers are advised to seek…
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…
According to the United Nations, Cameroon has reported more than 20 suspected human cases of yellow fever in Nord Region since November 2011. Shoreland continues to recommend vaccination for all travelers over age 9 months.
Since October 2013, International Health authorities have confirmed over 300,000 suspected and confirmed cases of locally acquired chikungunya fever in the Carribean. Chikungunya is a mosquito borne illness transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Most of the affected areas continue to report cases. The outbreak has not yet peaked in Haiti, Dominica…
On March 11 a major earthquake and tsunami caused widespread destruction primarily in northeastern Japan, with aftershocks continuing, including in Tokyo which is further south. There is an exclusion zone surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant located in northeastern Japan south of Miyagi Prefecture (see additional information below). Health recommendations for most areas of the…
The number of rockets fired into Israel from Gaza has reportedly increased during late March 2011. Additional attacks could occur at any time. Travelers should monitor the situation through local media.