Procrastinators: Get The Shingles Vaccine!
At TMVC, we hear lots of reasons why people procrastinate about getting the Shingrix shingles vaccine. Everything from “I don’t like taking vaccines” to “I’ll take the risk.”
Don’t Let Zika Virus Spoil Your Sun Holiday!
As BC’ers head south for the traditional mid-winter break we are urging everyone to take precautions against the Zika virus.
Measles Outbreak: Childhood Diseases Are On The Rise!
Wondering what keeps TMVC up at night? The measles outbreak in Washington state! If this is the first you’ve heard of it, here are two important things you need to know:
There’s Still Time To Get A Flu Shot!
If you’re thinking it’s too late to get a seasonal flu shot or you’ve got it beat this year … think again! February 1st is typically the mid-point of the winter flu season in Canada so there’s still plenty of time for H1N1 to disrupt your travel plans or keep you or kids home from work or school.
TMVC Website Gets Major Rebrand
If you haven’t been on the TMVC website for a while you might have noticed a few changes. Three months ago we decided to reimagine and reboot the TMVC brand online. The goal was to create a more contemporary identity that better reflected who we are and what we do.
Travel Medicine: Getting Sick Abroad
When Adam Schachter developed a fever and sore throat while on business in mainland China, he knew exactly what it was. “I’ve had strep throat before so I know the symptoms,” says the voluble president of FHE Group, a Toronto-based manufacturer of home furnishings and accessories.