TRAVEL HEALTH BLOG

Flying with congestion
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca25 Sep 2023
07 Sep 2023
Is it safe to fly with a stuffy nose or a head cold?

Getting tested for travel during a covid spike
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca11 Sep 2023
07 Sep 2023
Do you need a covid test for travel during a spike in cases?

Can I fly after surgery?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca28 Aug 2023
09 Aug 2023
How do you find out when you can fly after a surgical procedure

How can travellers prove they are vaccinated against covid?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca14 Aug 2023
09 Aug 2023
Does vaccination status matter when travelling?

Flying with an ear infection
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca24 Jul 2023
06 Jul 2023
Learn what savvy travellers do to stop plane ear

Do you need to wear a mask on a plane?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca10 Jul 2023
06 Jul 2023
Are face coverings mandatory for air travellers?

Protect your health at a festival
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca26 Jun 2023
11 Jun 2023
Travelling to attend a festival? Here’s how to stay well

What covid tests do unvaccinated travellers need?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca12 Jun 2023
11 Jun 2023
Find out what covid tests you need to travel when unvaccinated

Travel shots for the World Scout Jamboree
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca22 May 2023
04 May 2023
Learn more about travel vaccines for the 2023 Scout Jamboree in Korea

What covid tests do I need to go to Europe?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca08 May 2023
04 May 2023
Working out a covid test regime for a trip to Europe

Contagious diseases
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca24 Apr 2023
20 Mar 2023
How ill is too ill to fly?

Get tested before your flight to Japan
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca10 Apr 2023
20 Mar 2023
Preparing for a business trip or vacation in Japan

Travellers and Pride celebrations
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca27 Mar 2023
31 Mar 2023
Our tips to keep 2SLGBTQI+ travellers healthy and happy

Do I need a covid test before my cruise?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca13 Mar 2023
07 Mar 2023
Work out what covid tests you need for a cruise vacation

Travel and respiratory disease
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca27 Feb 2023
10 Feb 2023
How can I avoid getting a respiratory illness on vacation?

Which countries require travellers to get covid tests?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca13 Feb 2023
10 Feb 2023
What covid test should I get for my vacation?

Travel and feverish illness
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca23 Jan 2023
10 Jan 2023
What returning travellers should know about fevers

Get a covid test for travel to China
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca09 Jan 2023
09 Jan 2023
How to work out a travel health regime for a trip to China

The best destinations for a vacation in the snow
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca26 Dec 2022
09 Dec 2022
Explore some of the world’s best winter destinations and be inspired
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Fit-for-travel covid testing during pregnancy
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca12 Dec 2022
09 Dec 2022
Do you have questions about getting tested for covid while pregnant? Read on for our answers

Don't let seasickness spoil your cruise
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca21 Nov 2022
04 Nov 2022
Our tips for avoiding motion sickness and nausea while travelling

Do I need a travel health certificate for Japan?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca07 Nov 2022
04 Nov 2022
Japan is once again open to leisure travellers, but you may require a covid vaccine before your departure

How can I protect myself from malaria?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca24 Oct 2022
05 Oct 2022
Can I get a vaccine against malaria?

What is the best covid test for me?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca10 Oct 2022
05 Oct 2022
How do you decide which covid test best meets your needs?

Is there a rabies risk at my destination?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca26 Sep 2022
09 Sep 2022
Ways for travellers to protect themselves from rabies

Getting a covid booster vaccine
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca12 Sep 2022
09 Sep 2022
Is it time for your covid booster?

How do I get safe drinking water while on vacation?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca29 Aug 2022
01 Aug 2022
Is it safe to drink the water here?

Where can I get a covid vaccine for travel?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca15 Aug 2022
01 Aug 2022
Does your destination require you to have a certificate of vaccination against covid-19?

Could you cope with a heatwave on vacation?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca25 Jul 2022
09 Jul 2022
Dealing with unexpected hot weather while travelling

International travellers welcomed in Australia
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca11 Jul 2022
09 Jul 2022
Should you get vaccinated against covid before you go to Australia?

Could I catch monkeypox while travelling?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca27 Jun 2022
09 Jun 2022
Everything you need to know about monkeypox

Should I get tested for covid before flying?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca13 Jun 2022
09 Jun 2022
Wondering if it is compulsory to get a covid test before your flight? Read on

Can I travel if I have an allergy?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca29 May 2022
12 May 2022
Advice for travellers with allergies

Safer cruise vacations
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca16 May 2022
12 May 2022
Can you protect yourself from covid on a cruise ship?

Do I need antimalarials for my trip?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca25 Apr 2022
09 Apr 2022
Easy steps to avoid malaria while travelling

What are enhanced health precautions?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca11 Apr 2022
09 Apr 2022
Understanding the new travel health advisories

Two new travel health clinics in Toronto
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca06 Apr 2022
09 Apr 2022
We are launching two new travel clinics in Toronto amidst recent changes to The Government of Canada’s travel advisories.

Travellers who have recently recovered from covid
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca28 Mar 2022
09 Mar 2022
How do you prove you are covid negative after a recent infection?
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Organizing a video covid test for travel
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca14 Mar 2022
09 Mar 2022
It’s so easy to get an appointment for a remote supervised covid test

Steps to avoid omicron at the airport
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca21 Feb 2022
09 Feb 2022
Traveling by air but worried about what it’s like at the airport? We’ve got you covered

Get tested for covid ahead of a flight
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca07 Feb 2022
08 Feb 2022
How to prepare for air travel during the pandemic

Omicron: flying safely during the coronavirus pandemic
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca24 Jan 2022
11 Jan 2022
What steps can you take to protect yourself and others from the omicron variant while you fly?

Testing for Covid-19 before travelling
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca11 Jan 2022
11 Jan 2022
The best way to get a reliable coronavirus test for travelling

What is hepatitis B?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca10 May 2021
17 Apr 2021
Can you avoid hepatitis B while travelling?

Calgary Travel Clinic Expanding Private Covid Testing
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca28 Apr 2021
28 Apr 2021
Canadian Travel Clinics are expanding their Private Covid Testing to all major cities in Canada

Travel and mobility problems
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca12 Apr 2021
09 Apr 2021
Travelling with a wheelchair, a walking frame or a broken leg is achievable if you plan ahead

Ways to purify water while travelling
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca22 Mar 2021
04 Mar 2021
How do I make sure I drink safe water when abroad?

Covid-19: March 2021 Travel Advice
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca08 Mar 2021
04 Mar 2021
What should you do if you need to travel during the covid-19 pandemic?

How to avoid hepatitis A while travelling
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca15 Feb 2021
04 Feb 2021
Hepatitis A is a food-borne virus that could ruin your holiday – but protecting yourself is simple with our guide

Covid-19: February 2021 travel advice
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca08 Feb 2021
04 Feb 2021
Do you need to take a covid-19 test when you arrive in Canada?
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Travelling during pregnancy
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca18 Jan 2021
22 Jan 2021
How to stay safe and comfortable while travelling and pregnant

How can I find out if I am allowed to travel outside Canada?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca04 Jan 2021
04 Jan 2021
The rules about travelling outside Canada are changing all the time: where do you get correct information about going abroad?

Avoid respiratory illness while traveling
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca21 Dec 2020
17 Dec 2020
How to reduce the risk of contracting and spreading respiratory diseases on a trip abroad

Traveling with medications
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca07 Dec 2020
07 Dec 2020
What precautions do you need to take if you are travelling with medications?

Emergency travel during the pandemic
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca23 Nov 2020
12 Nov 2020
What to do when you need to travel last minute during covid-19

Travelling when you have diabetes
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca09 Nov 2020
06 Nov 2020
Don’t let worries about diabetes stop you from having a rewarding travel experience

Is air travel safe during the covid-19 pandemic?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca26 Oct 2020
23 Oct 2020
How you can stay safe while travelling by air

What to do if you get bitten by an animal on vacation
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca12 Oct 2020
08 Oct 2020
The next steps in protecting yourself from rabies

Should I get a tetanus booster?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca21 Sep 2020
03 Sep 2020
Are you up-to-date with your tetanus shots?

Is Polio a risk in Canada?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca07 Sep 2020
03 Sep 2020
Protect yourself from this highly contagious disease

Do I need to get vaccinated against cholera?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca17 Aug 2020
31 Jul 2020
Are you at risk from this potentially fatal bacterial infection?

Can I return to Canada during the covid-19 pandemic?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca03 Aug 2020
31 Jul 2020
What will happen when I come back to Canada from abroad?

Should I get the MMR vaccines?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca24 Jul 2020
08 Jul 2020
MMR protects against three viral illnesses that can have devastating effects

What precautions should I take if I need to fly?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca10 Jul 2020
08 Jul 2020
As pandemic restrictions start to lift destinations are opening up. How do you stay safe when flying?

Am I at risk from tick bites in Canada?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca22 Jun 2020
08 Jun 2020
Protect yourself from Lyme disease by avoiding tick bites

Has Hajj been cancelled in 2020?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca08 Jun 2020
08 Jun 2020
The status of the annual Islamic pilgrimage is in doubt in 2020

Do I need a rabies shot if I live in Canada?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca22 May 2020
10 May 2020
You can catch rabies in Canada, but do you need a shot?

Can I travel outside Canada during the pandemic?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca08 May 2020
10 May 2020
Travel abroad is not forbidden, but the government advises strongly against it

When will Covid-19 pandemic end?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca26 Apr 2020
23 Apr 2020
The importance of a vaccine to put an end to this pandemic has to be acknowledged

Why should I get health advice before travelling?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca24 Apr 2020
06 Apr 2020
Do you know the health risks at your destination?

Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus-19)
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca23 Apr 2020
23 Apr 2020
How far are we from Covid-19 Vaccine?

Covid-19: is it safe to travel abroad?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca06 Apr 2020
06 Apr 2020
Why is the Canadian Government recommending against travel abroad?

Travelling to care for a sick relative
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca27 Mar 2020
13 Mar 2020
How do you get ready to visit a sick relative abroad?

What is good respiratory etiquette?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca13 Mar 2020
03 Feb 2023
As a precaution against COVID-19 you should practice good respiratory hygiene

Travel to remote areas
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca28 Feb 2020
25 Feb 2020
What shots do I need for an adventure holiday?

Should I cancel my trip if there are bushfires at my destination?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca27 Jan 2020
10 Jan 2020
Don’t let wildfires ruin your health on holiday

What vaccines do I need for a trip to China?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca13 Jan 2020
05 Feb 2020
The Government of Canada urges you to avoid all non-essential travel to China.

Should I get vaccinated against measles?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca23 Dec 2019
03 Dec 2019
Measles is incredibly infectious and common in some parts of the world
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Can I travel if I’ve got asthma?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca09 Dec 2019
03 Dec 2019
Take steps to travel safely when you have asthma

Where can I get reliable travel health advice?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca18 Nov 2019
30 Oct 2019
There is so much information freely available about travel health – but which sources are best?

What is my risk of getting meningococcal meningitis?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca04 Nov 2019
30 Oct 2019
Meningitis can kill – are you at risk?

When should I get shots for my Christmas break?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca21 Oct 2019
03 Oct 2019
Are you ready to travel during the holiday season?

Do I need a tetanus shot?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca07 Oct 2019
03 Oct 2019
Do you know whether you need a tetanus booster?

What is polio?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca16 Sep 2019
21 Oct 2019
Are you protected from polio?

Needle phobia
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca02 Sep 2019
28 Aug 2019
Don’t let fear of needles stop you getting your travel shots

Keep well when travelling for work
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca19 Aug 2019
30 Jul 2019
4 steps to protect your health when working overseas?

Stay healthy during Hajj
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca05 Aug 2019
30 Jul 2019
What are the health requirements for pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia?

Can I avoid hepatitis on holiday?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca22 Jul 2019
01 Jul 2019
Hepatitis is common worldwide but easily prevented

What is shingles?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca08 Jul 2019
01 Jul 2019
Shingles is a painful skin condition that is vaccine preventable

Are you protected from insect-borne diseases?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca20 May 2019
03 May 2019
How can travellers avoid bug bites?

Look after your mental health while travelling
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca06 May 2019
03 May 2019
5 tips to improve mental wellbeing while on holiday

Prevent malaria
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca22 Apr 2019
02 Apr 2019
Malaria is a deadly tropical disease carried by mosquitoes

Catch-up vaccines
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca08 Apr 2019
02 Apr 2019
The normal Canadian vaccine schedule will protect you from dangerous illnesses like tetanus, measles and rubella

Avoid tuberculosis while travelling
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca18 Mar 2019
02 Mar 2019
Protect yourself from respiratory illness

All you need to know about tick-borne encephalitis
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca04 Mar 2019
02 Mar 2019
Simple tricks to protect yourself from tick-borne encephalitis

Travelling for a sporting event
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca15 Feb 2019
30 Jan 2019
Should I get shots before travelling for a sporting event?

Do I need shots for the Canary Islands?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca01 Feb 2019
30 Jan 2019
How can I protect my health in the Canary Islands?

Protect yourself from polio while travelling
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca15 Jan 2019
19 Jul 2019
How do travellers avoid polio?

Last-minute travel shots
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca01 Jan 2019
19 Jul 2019
It’s not too late to get your travel shots

What vaccines do I need for Egypt?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca15 Dec 2018
19 Jul 2019
Make your appointments now for Egypt travel shots

Should I get a rabies shot before I go on vacation?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca01 Dec 2018
19 Jul 2019
Are you at risk from rabies while travelling?

What shots do I need for travelling over Christmas?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca15 Nov 2018
29 Oct 2018
If you’re spending Christmas in the sun, now is the perfect time to get travel health advice

Are Harry and Meghan worried about Zika?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca01 Nov 2018
29 Oct 2018
Why everyone should always try to avoid mosquito bites

Are you aware of meningococcal meningitis?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca15 Oct 2018
26 Sep 2018
It’s hard to avoid exposure to this deadly respiratory disease

Are you ready for your Caribbean holiday?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca01 Oct 2018
26 Sep 2018
Use our travel health checklist ahead of your holiday in the sun

A healthy trip to Mexico
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca17 Sep 2018
24 Aug 2018
How can I protect my health when I go to Mexico?

How to avoid yellow fever
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca03 Sep 2018
24 Aug 2018
A few simple steps to protect yourself from a tropical disease

Stay well while studying abroad
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca20 Aug 2018
29 Jul 2018
Are you ready for studying abroad?

Ready for your gap year?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca06 Aug 2018
29 Jul 2018
Travel health on your gap year

Shots for a safari holiday
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca23 Jul 2018
04 Jul 2018
What travel vaccines do I need for a trip to Africa?

All about tetanus shots
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca09 Jul 2018
04 Jul 2018
Which travellers need tetanus vaccinations?

Travel health during the Hajj
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca21 Jun 2018
04 Jun 2018
What vaccinations should I get for going to Mecca?

Do I need antimalarials?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca07 Jun 2018
04 Jun 2018
Malaria prophylaxis is your first line of defence against a deadly disease

Travel vaccines for children
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca28 May 2018
27 May 2018
What shots will my children need when we go away?

Booster vaccines
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca21 May 2018
20 May 2018
Are all your boosters up to date?

Hepatitis A and typhoid
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca14 May 2018
13 May 2018
Why should I get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid?

Why do I need travel insurance?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca07 May 2018
06 May 2018
Could your family afford to pay for your medical evacuation?

Am I at risk of Japanese encephalitis?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca30 Apr 2018
28 Apr 2018
Protect yourself from this potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease

Should I get a hepatitis B shot?
https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca23 Apr 2018
27 Apr 2018
Which travellers need protection from the viral liver infection hepatitis B?