CORONA VIRUS UPDATE
for the latest updates on Corona virus please check this link and then see your travel doctor before upcoming travel.
EVACUATION DUE TO MEDICAL EMERGENCIES WHILE TRAVELING ABROAD
Travellers may face a medical emergency while abroad due an illness or physical trauma and accidents.what if someone is in a country where medical care
Zika in Thailand
Through mid-September (2019), health authorities have detected about 7400 people infected with the Zika virus in different parts of Thailand. Travellers advised to use a
HAITI-AVOID ALL TRAVEL
Due to widespread protest and civil unrest all travel to Haiti should be avoided. Please visit https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/haiti for further information and travel advisories. All travellers are encouraged
Dengue Fever in Asia
Dengue Fever is on the rise in Asia.About 15000 cases were reported in Vietnam from multiple provinces, mainly Ho Chi Minh city.Singificant increase in Dengue
Picaridin..the New bug repellent
After a long wait , Picaridin, is now available in Canada.As a newer mosquito repellent Picaridin has many advantages.It is equally effective as DEET ,
Bexsero®….the new meningococcal vaccine
According to the Ministry of Health about 70% of IMD (Invasive Meningococcal Disease) in Ontario can be caused by Meningococcal serogroup B against which Meningococcal
Repellents
Please watch the video on the link: http://www.fox13news.com/health/92779793-story
Zika virus update and information
Please check the following webpages for Zika virus information http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/mm6502e1.htm http://www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/index.html