Travel Medicine : Is Rabies Vaccine Essential For Travellers? [supsystic-social-sharing id='1'] I’m heading overseas, how important is it to get the rabies vaccine? Depending on where you go in the world the rabies vaccine could save your life. But it’s really a...
Travel Medicine: Meningitis Vaccine Mandatory For Hajj [supsystic-social-sharing id='1'] The meningitis ACYW135 vaccine is not optional If you’re a Muslim heading to Mecca for Hajj or Umrah you absolutely must get vaccinated for Meningococcal meningitis. This...
Don’t Let Zika Virus Spoil Your Sun Holiday! [supsystic-social-sharing id='1'] The Zika virus remains a serious risk to public health As BC’ers head south for the traditional mid-winter break we are urging everyone to take precautions against the Zika...
Travel Medicine: Getting Sick Abroad [supsystic-social-sharing id='1'] 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...