Rabies Awareness When You Travel
Our clients are often surprised to hear about the risk of rabies during their travel consults. It’s something we rarely need to think about living in BC, so the idea of a dog, cat, or monkey bite being potentially fatal is something that often doesn’t cross a person’s...
Planning for Hajj
This year’s Hajj takes place in Saudi Arabia from June 14th to 19th, 2024. Hajj is the annual Islamic sacred pilgrimage to Mecca. Millions of Muslims from around the world gather each year in Mecca, the holy city for Muslims. It is one of the largest mass gatherings...
The Pneumonia Vaccine All Older Adults Need to Know About
While the Public Health Agency of Canada recommends a pneumonia vaccine for all adults over 65 years of age, we often hear from clients that they aren’t interested in this vaccine because they consider themselves healthy. However, that is exactly what the Prevnar20...
Essential Travel Vaccines Needed for Your Destination
Whether you travel for work or for fun, keeping your health at the forefront is essential. One key aspect of travel health involves vaccinations, which can prevent diseases found in specific regions of the world. This blog post will detail the recommended travel...