Travels Diarrhea
Travelers Diarrhea or TD remains the most common health problem of travelers going to many of the tropical and
Travelers Diarrhea or TD remains the most common health problem of travelers going to many of the tropical and
The first locally acquired cases of chikungunya in the Caribbean have been reported in Saint Martin and Sint Maarten since October 15, 2013. Updated information now includes confirmed cases of chikungunya fever in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Saint-Barthelemy. Previously reported cases occurred only from imported cases of chikungunya. Chikungunya is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms…
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several provinces along the coast of southern Thailand. Travelers should expect transportation disruptions, avoid affected areas, and monitor the situation through local media.
According to China’s Ministry of Health, 1 confirmed case of human infection with H5N1 avian influenza has been reported from Shenzhen, Guangdong Province (north of Hong Kong) since December 2011. This is the first human case in China in 18 months despite an ongoing poultry reservoir. Since 2005, 40 cases of human infection with H5N1…
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…
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…
Public Health Agency of Canada: Travel Health Notice : release April 25, 2012 Source: PHAC / 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, England The 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games are being hosted in London, England from July 27 to August 12 and August 29 to September 9 respectively. More than a million…