South Korea: U.K. Consular Bulletin
Heavy rain has caused localized flooding and landslides. Travelers should expect transportation disruption and monitor the situation through local media.
Heavy rain has caused localized flooding and landslides. Travelers should expect transportation disruption and monitor the situation through local media.
For the first time, the Republic of the Marshall Islands is reporting an outbreak of dengue fever. The cases have been seen almost exclusively in the capital, Majuro. The Ministry of Health is advising all residents of the Marshall Islands on mosquito avoidance measures. Dengue fever is the most common cause of fever in travelers…
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…
The Public Health Agency of Canada advises travellers going to warm winter destinations to practise safe food and water precautions and good hand hygiene while travelling abroad. In the last month, there have been a number of reports of travellers returning to Canada from warm winter destinations complaining of symptoms including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea….
The Honduras’ Ministry of Health is reporting an average of 750 cases of dengue fever a week. The epidemic has yet to peak, with approximately 8300 cases reported so far this year. The highest number of cases are reported in the departments of Olancho, Atlántida and Choluteca, and in the cities of Tegucigalpa and San…
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…
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…