What is Norovirus? “Cruise Ship Returns to Port Early due to Norovirus Outbreak” reads one of many recent headlines, as noroviruses are a leading cause of gastroenteritis (commonly called stomach flu) worldwide. These outbreaks often occur in close quarters like cruise ships. Despite extensive precautions on cruise ships, Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads through […]
Earlier this year, I had a trip planned to Turkey and Egypt, but my passport was set to expire within six months. I couldn’t afford to be without it for the extended wait time of a routine renewal. I was able to get an expedited passport in the past at the Western Passport Office in […]
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 […]
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, […]