I just spent a week in Quebec City, back in my homeland of Canada, attending a conference sponsored by the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM). It was wonderful to meet colleagues from all over the world and to catch up on the latest research and trends in travel medicine. It really shrinks the world […]
The Typhoid vaccine offers important protection for international travelers to Asia, Africa and parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Whether you need a Yellow Fever vaccine depends on many important factors, including your itinerary, travel risks and your medical history.
I have been seeing more and more patients lately in our travel clinic on their way to participate in humanitarian and medical missions to serve the people of Haiti. What a wonderful opportunity they have to make a difference in people’s lives, and change their own lives in the process. Haiti remains a popular destination […]
World health experts are dealing with an international health emergency as the death toll increases in the recent Ebola Virus (EBV) outbreak in West Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that 2240 people have been infected and 1229 have died as of Tuesday, August 19 in the largest outbreak of […]
Before you travel overseas, check out the CDC travel website for updated travel health bulletins and information specific to your destination country. The CDC also recommends that you schedule a visit with your travel medicine specialist at least 4 -6 weeks before you travel. Ready to schedule your travel clinic visit today? Contact us now […]
The Gold and Silver medals won during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics will soon be a fading memory as athletes and spectators shift their focus across the Pacific to Brazil, the site of The FIFA World Cup™ championships. From June 12 to July 13, 2014, enthusiastic football fans will descend upon the twelve host cities […]
We all know about the TSA 3-1-1 rule; Liquids and gels less than 3.4 oz (100 ml), clearly visible in 1 quart size zip-top bag per person. But don’t forget an important tip for your travel safety: always carry your medications in your carry-on luggage. This way, you can prevent them from being lost, stolen, […]