The Nova Travel Clinic is pleased to announce that the Zostavax shingles vaccine is currently available in our office for people 50 years old and over. For further information on Zostavax, please click our Shingles link or contact our office at 250-370-2366.
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…
The Hajj or Umrah this year, 2018, will be on August 19 – August 24. For those planning a trip to Saudi Arabia here are a few helpful informative travel links to keep you safe and healthy. Visit your local travel clinic for more information! Click on the links below: Prepare for a healthy Hajj…
Over 480 confirmed cases of chikungunya have been reported in the Carribean as of January 20, 2014; many additional cases are still under investigation. Cases have been confirmed in Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Martinique, Saint Barthelemy, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, British Virgin Islands. The Carribean outbreak of chikungunya was discovered during an on-going dengue fever outbreak. Chikungunya virus…
According to Western Australia’s Department of Health, more than 900 cases of Ross River fever, a significant increase over average incidence, have been reported throughout the state since December 2011. After an acute febrile illness, joint pain may persist for a year or more in up to 50% of cases. Travelers are advised to practice…
Concerns of a potential outbreak of meningitis have been raised as health officials report a second case of bacterial meningitis at the University of Acadia in Nova Scotia. The Province will begin a targeted vaccination program for students if the sample of meningitis comes back as the same B strain contracted by a female student…
According to Cameroon’s Ministry of Health, more than 10,000 cases of cholera have been reported so far this year. Areas most affected are the Sud-Ouest, Littoral, Ouest, and Centre regions. An outbreak has been ongoing since May 2010. Cholera vaccine, available in many countries, but not in the U.S., is recommended for aid and refugee…