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Following today’s report in the Vancouver Sun about the spread of the Pertussis outbreak in the Fraser Health Region, we are seeing an increase in questions from concerned clients. The best protection against Pertussis is through vaccination. Parents are encouraged to make sure their children are fully immunized and adults who are in regular contact with… | more info

Are you getting excited about your upcoming trip to an exotic destination? Did you know that malaria transmission occurs in over 100 tropical and subtropical countries around the world? Protect yourself before your travel and consult with our travel health specialists in one of 17 clinics across BC. Our nurses and Dr. will assess your… | more info

Travellers are reminded that the flu can strike anywhere, even during your tropical vacation.   Influenza season in the northern hemisphere usually lasts from November to April. There may still be occasional cases or outbreaks at any time of the year. In the southern hemisphere the flu season is between April and October and in the tropics the flu… | more info

Travellers to Thailand should be aware of the Travel Health notice published by the Public Health Agency of Canada at http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/thn-csv/thai-flood-inondation-eng.php Travellers to Thailand not able to postpone their trip, are strongly advised to book a consultation with one of our health professionals to learn about the latest recommendations and disease concerns.

Did you know that if you’ve had chickenpox, you could get shingles. Shingles is a painful condition, often associated with a blistering rash typically occurring on one side of the body or face. Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster, can cause excruciating pain. The rash often lasts several weeks. Shingles can result in serious complications such… | more info

The NACI (National Advisory Committee on Immunizations) just published a Statement on Seasonal Influenza Vaccine at http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/ccdr-rmtc/11vol37/acs-dcc-5/index-eng.php.  Interested members of the public are invited to inform themselves about the Influenza Vaccine. A couple of key points to note: Egg allergy no longer deemed to be a contraindication for influenza vaccine NACI “encourages influenza vaccine for all… | more info

We are happy to announce that for the upcoming flu season we will have a vaccine available that might appeal to the needlephobes among you.  Flumist is a flu vaccine sprayed into the nose, no poking with needles required.  If you think this might be something for you, please read on. Who can be vaccinated… | more info

We are pleased to announce that we have just received our first shipment of flu vaccine. According to Ray Christopherson, TMVC’s owner, “this is the earliest date I can remember receiving the flu vaccine in my 20 years experience”. He added, “it’s a mistake to assume that flu shots are only for the elderly. In… | more info

In response of the tragic and sudden death of Brandon Kurtz from bacterial meningitis  our phone lines have been busy with inquiries from concerned parents. Brandon had previously received the provincially funded routine vaccination against meningococcal meningitis.  BC routine childhood immunizations include Men-C at 2 month, 12 month and in Grade 6.   Men-C does cover against Meningitis… | more info

Memories of summer still linger, yet we at TMVC are ramping up for the upcoming influenza season. The first vaccine shipments are arriving towards the end of September.  This year we will use Vaxigrip and Agriflu – both are the same vaccine but Agriflu  has no preservatives (Thimersol). We provide flu vaccines not only to interested travellers,… | more info