The current situation with Novel Coronavirus has been an enormous adjustment for all of us. Currently, we are unable to arrange an appointment for services we routinely accessed before self-isolation. When our clinic closed, we were forced to cancel follow up vaccine appointments for clients requiring more than one dose to complete their vaccine series. Below are […]
Flu season is upon us and if you haven’t already had your flu shot it’s time to think about getting one. We are in the midst of flu season in Canada and cases are continuing to increase. Peak activity will usually occur from mid-December until the end of January. While it is better to get […]
Most Memorable Trip: I’ve had several memorable trips but my most recent trip to Peru was a highlight for me. I had been immersed in the business for a few years and I’d been planning to visit Peru for a long time. It was time to make it happen. A friend has a home right […]
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 linked to birth defects in infants […]
Most Memorable Trip: My most memorable trip was to Tanzania and Uganda in 2017. We started the trip with climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, which had always been a dream of mine. After 7 days of hiking through jungle, hot sun, arid desert, rain, fog, hail, wind and snow we reached the summit at 5,895m, just as […]
Occasionally we are asked “Why do I need a pre-travel consultation?” There are many reasons why booking a pre-travel consultation is a good idea. Whether you’re travelling abroad for business or pleasure, you are likely to encounter health risks at your destination that are not a consideration in Canada. Why should I get a pre-travel […]
At TravelSafe Clinic we see a lot of travellers planning trips to destinations where there is malaria risk. We also often see a lot of misconceptions when it comes to malaria and malaria medications. Below we’ll answer some common questions about malaria, address somemisconceptions, and outline the key things to know about malaria medications. Facts […]
Flu season is just around the corner and it’s time to consider getting your flu shot. Sporadic cases of the flu are already being seen in parts of Canada while peak activity will usually occur from mid-December until the end of January. It is better to get your flu vaccine early so that you are […]
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 […]
The influenza season is upon us again. We’re pleased to be able to offer the High-Dose Fluzone vaccine to our clients who are 65 years of age and older. We’ve had great interest already from senior clients preparing their trips overseas. Clients who are eligible often decide to receive the High-Dose Fluzone when they learn […]
