Travel Health News

For travelers who want to learn more about the Coronavirus here is a very helpful link. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus

School programs and new employment opportunities are around the corner. At the Nova Travel Clinic, not only do we provide travel-related services, but we also provide pre-admission and pre-employment assessments which are required by certain college/university programs and employers. Some of the services include a TB skin test, updating your tetanus shot, and boosting your…

Measles: Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It is 9 times more infectious than the Flu. The most common population that are vulnerable to measles are infants and adults. Measles spreads through droplets, such as from a cough or sneeze, from an infected individual, and also through the air. The virus can suspend in…

African Trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is a parasitic disease that is spread via infected tsetse flies. The most recent case contracted the disease in a national park in eastern Zambia. There are a few ways to prevent African Trypanosomiasis infection. Wearing long sleeves and pants, avoid bright or dark coloured clothing, and avoid…

There is an extensively drug-resistant strain of Typhoid fever in Pakistan. Currently, the Pakistan federal government is trying to battle the outbreak. Typhoid fever is caused by a bacteria that is most commonly acquired through eating contaminated food and or water. Typhoid vaccine can be used as a preventative. At the Nova Travel Health Clinic,…

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

Travelers Diarrhea or TD remains the most common health problem of travelers going to many of the tropical and semi tropical regions of the world. One in five travelers will develop TD within the first 2 weeks of travel. At least 80% of TD cases are bacterial. Antimotility and antimicrobial drugs are the main therapeutic…

In Pakistan, there has been a recent alert announcing an ongoing outbreak of XDR (Extremely Drug-Resistant) typhoid fever. One of the best ways to prevent the incidences of contracting Typhoid is by getting the vaccine. If you are planning a trip internationally it is always best to visit your local travel health clinic.

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…

Planning a trip to Cusco or other high altitude places? Here are some tips: Altitude can possibly improve sleep apnea depending if you have central or obstructive sleep apnea. It is best to consult with your doctor. CPAP machine: * can be powered by batteries so bring extras * solar reliant chargers/batteries are helpful for…