Protecting yourself against insect bites is important, not just when you’re travelling, but also during the summer months in Canada. While it’s true that mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika are a risk in tropical...
Hepatitis A is one of the most common vaccine-preventable diseases among travellers worldwide. The virus attacks the liver and is spread through contaminated food and water. You don’t need to be eating street food in India or staying in a remote African village to be...
Are you planning a trip to Africa or South America? You could be at risk for yellow fever, a potentially serious and fatal disease spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Did you know that certain countries actually require proof of vaccination to enter the...
Cruise travel is a great way to see many destinations while experiencing some rest and relaxation abroad. There are so many types of cruises and itineraries. Whether it’s a 5-day trip to the Caribbean, a cruise down the Amazon River in Brazil, or a 6-month world tour,...
“Why do I need a travel consultation?” This is one of the most common questions we hear in the call center when clients phone to book appointments for travel vaccines. Coming to a travel clinic is more than just getting vaccines for your trip. The travel consultation...
If you’re planning to travel anywhere tropical or sub-tropical, there’s a good chance you’ll be at risk for dengue fever. Also known as “breakbone fever,” dengue is the most common mosquito borne disease in humans. You don’t need to be exploring jungles to be at risk...