TRAVEL HEALTH BLOG
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Travelling during pregnancy
18 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?
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
21 Dec 2020
How to reduce the risk of contracting and spreading respiratory diseases on a trip abroad

Traveling with medications
07 Dec 2020
What precautions do you need to take if you are travelling with medications?

Emergency travel during the pandemic
23 Nov 2020
What to do when you need to travel last minute during covid-19

Travelling when you have diabetes
09 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?
26 Oct 2020
How you can stay safe while travelling by air

What to do if you get bitten by an animal on vacation
12 Oct 2020
The next steps in protecting yourself from rabies

Do I need to get vaccinated against cholera?
17 Aug 2020
Are you at risk from this potentially fatal bacterial infection?

Can I return to Canada during the covid-19 pandemic?
03 Aug 2020
What will happen when I come back to Canada from abroad?

Should I get the MMR vaccines?
24 Jul 2020
MMR protects against three viral illnesses that can have devastating effects

What precautions should I take if I need to fly?
10 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?
22 Jun 2020
Protect yourself from Lyme disease by avoiding tick bites

Has Hajj been cancelled in 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?
22 May 2020
You can catch rabies in Canada, but do you need a shot?

Can I travel outside Canada during the pandemic?
08 May 2020
Travel abroad is not forbidden, but the government advises strongly against it

When will Covid-19 pandemic end?
26 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?
24 Apr 2020
Do you know the health risks at your destination?

Covid-19: is it safe to travel abroad?
06 Apr 2020
Why is the Canadian Government recommending against travel abroad?

Travelling to care for a sick relative
27 Mar 2020
How do you get ready to visit a sick relative abroad?

What is good respiratory etiquette?
13 Mar 2020
As a precaution against COVID-19 you should practice good respiratory hygiene

Should I cancel my trip if there are bushfires at my destination?
27 Jan 2020
Don’t let wildfires ruin your health on holiday

What vaccines do I need for a trip to China?
13 Jan 2020
The Government of Canada urges you to avoid all non-essential travel to China.

Should I get vaccinated against measles?
23 Dec 2019
Measles is incredibly infectious and common in some parts of the world

Where can I get reliable travel health advice?
18 Nov 2019
There is so much information freely available about travel health – but which sources are best?

What is my risk of getting meningococcal meningitis?
04 Nov 2019
Meningitis can kill – are you at risk?

When should I get shots for my Christmas break?
21 Oct 2019
Are you ready to travel during the holiday season?

Look after your mental health while travelling
06 May 2019
5 tips to improve mental wellbeing while on holiday

Catch-up vaccines
08 Apr 2019
The normal Canadian vaccine schedule will protect you from dangerous illnesses like tetanus, measles and rubella

All you need to know about tick-borne encephalitis
04 Mar 2019
Simple tricks to protect yourself from tick-borne encephalitis

Travelling for a sporting event
15 Feb 2019
Should I get shots before travelling for a sporting event?

Do I need shots for the Canary Islands?
01 Feb 2019
How can I protect my health in the Canary Islands?

Should I get a rabies shot before I go on vacation?
01 Dec 2018
Are you at risk from rabies while travelling?

What shots do I need for travelling over Christmas?
15 Nov 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?
01 Nov 2018
Why everyone should always try to avoid mosquito bites

Are you aware of meningococcal meningitis?
15 Oct 2018
It’s hard to avoid exposure to this deadly respiratory disease

Are you ready for your Caribbean holiday?
01 Oct 2018
Use our travel health checklist ahead of your holiday in the sun

Do I need antimalarials?
07 Jun 2018
Malaria prophylaxis is your first line of defence against a deadly disease

Why do I need travel insurance?
07 May 2018
Could your family afford to pay for your medical evacuation?

Am I at risk of Japanese encephalitis?
30 Apr 2018
Protect yourself from this potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease

Should I get a hepatitis B shot?
23 Apr 2018
Which travellers need protection from the viral liver infection hepatitis B?
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