DEET vs. Icaridin : How to Choose an Insect Repellent for Travel DEET, icaridin, citronella, eucalyptus – the choices for insect repellents are almost endless! When travelling to areas with mosquito borne diseases (eg. malaria, yellow fever, dengue, zika, Japanese Encephalitis, chikungunya) the Public Health Agency of Canada recommends the use of a repellent that […]
Some Tips from TravelSafe Immunization Clinic A traditional white Christmas can be a truly joyful and magical experience: snowmen, the smell of pine trees, hot cocoa by the fireplace and the ever-popular Christmas pullovers. However, as most Vancouverites know, our Christmases are more of a greyish hue mixed with rain and sleet. So, we totally […]
(Read with Caution) That spooky time of year is just around the corner again! No, I’m not talking about tax time, but the OTHER really scary time of the year! That’s right. Halloween! When it comes to frightening fare, it seems that most people are divided into two camps: ones that love being scared and […]
Should I Get a Pre-Travel Consultation? The short answer is yes. There are many reasons why booking a pre-travel consult is a good idea. Whether you’re travelling abroad for pleasure or business, it’s always prudent to find out from a medical professional which vaccinations and immunizations you may require. Further to this, a pre-travel consult […]
A Preventative Approach to Successful Snowbirding Summer is officially over. The leaves are starting to turn colours. The kids have gone back to school. Inevitably, the rain and the cold weather will soon begin. While that may seem a tad depressing for many of us, for many lucky seniors and retirees, it’s just the beginning […]
The Latest on the Zika Virus Zika became a very familiar word to many people during the large outbreak of the virus in Brazil in 2015, when there were an estimated 440,000-1,300,000 people infected. The virus was frequently reported in the media as it spread throughout South America, Central America and the Caribbean and was […]
Films that Make Use Want to Travel – Part 1 I remember the first time I watched the classic film An American in Paris. The film’s idyllic portrayal of the City of Lights, with its quaint cafés, shops and streets, inspired in me a strong desire to one day visit this cosmopolitan gem in the […]
Measles and the International Traveller Measles is a highly contagious disease spread by a virus easily transmitted through the air. It was once a common disease in Canada during childhood. Before the introduction of the measles vaccine the disease caused an estimated 2.6 million deaths worldwide, and was a significant cause of disability. Measles is […]
Are You Road Trip Ready? The moment Henry Ford’s first Model T rolled off the assembly line, car culture captured America’s imagination. It was the ultimate symbol of freedom, as people could now travel across the continent in a way never before accessible to them. On the Road Again It wasn’t long before the lure […]
The grade 11&12 French immersion classes, Perspective Mondiale, from Charles Best Secondary returned from a recent trip to Senegal, Africa. The trip was planned with the intention to better our French skills and explore the Senegalese culture. We had several day trips arranged for our two week adventure. Some of the activities included assisting at […]