Thailand: Canadian Consular Bulletin
Thailand’s general election is scheduled for July 3, 2011. Demonstrations are likely leading up to the election and some may turn violent. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations.
Thailand’s general election is scheduled for July 3, 2011. Demonstrations are likely leading up to the election and some may turn violent. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations.
Burma’s Ministry of Health has reported approximately 6500 cases of dengue fever so far this year. The area’s of Burma that are most affected are Mon State and Ayeyarwady and Yangon regions. There is currently no vaccine to prevent Dengue Fever therefore it is important to be aware of insect precautions. A consultation with a travel health professional 4-6…
Since May 14, 2015, Brazil’s Ministry of Health has reported 16 locally acquired cases of Zika virus. This is the first report of this virus in Brazil. Zika virus is spread to humans through the bite of infected mosquito. The Zika virus mosquito is from the same family as the dengue mosquito (dengue fever is nicknamed…
The ongoing conflict along Somalia’s borders with Kenya and Ethiopia has intensified since late February 2011. Heavy fighting has been reported, and the risk of violent attacks and terrorism has increased. Travelers should avoid these areas and monitor the situation through local media.
Europe has had a spike of incidences of the West Nile Virus this August. There have been 400 reported cases and 22 of them has resulted in fatalities according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Come visit your closest travel health clinic to learn more about ways to protect yourself from infectious…
According to European health authorities, 204 cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), an increase over the average incidence, have been reported in the southern counties since January 2011. Counties reporting the highest incidence are Sodermanland, Stockholm, and Uppsala. TBE vaccine, available in Europe and Canada, is recommended for travelers involved in extensive outdoor activities in rural,…
Flu season 2019 Great news from the Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network! The influenza 2018/2019 vaccine has produced great results in preventing the flu (Influenza A, H1N1)pdm09 illness by 72% among all age groups and especially among young children. Better results than last year! Reference: https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2019.24.4.1900055