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 […]
HPV Vaccinations – From Empowerment to Prevention When it comes to HPV, Penny Gleave (RN, BScN), owner of TravelSafe Immunization Clinic, asserts “education and vaccines go hand in hand. It’s important that our patients learn how to avoid HPV by understanding how it’s contracted and that, essentially, they know the connection between vaccine and behaviour.” Having […]
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 […]
Hepatitis A – Is it a Risk in Canada? Many people think that Hepatitis A is only a risk when travelling to developing countries. While there is a much higher risk of Hepatitis A in developing countries, risk may also exist in Canada in high-risk groups or during community outbreaks. Thankfully outbreaks are rare but […]
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 […]
HPV – What is it and who needs the vaccine? Human Papillomavirus infections, more commonly known as HPV, are the most common sexually transmitted diseases that can affect both men and women. It has been associated with different cancers in men and women including: Cervical cancer Vulvar and vaginal cancers Anal cancer Throat cancer Penile […]
Staying on top of your health – and your vaccines! With a new year often comes a renewed commitment to your health. Time to burn off those holiday calories and get on top healthy eating and feeling good! An important part of keeping on top of your health is making sure you stay disease free! […]
We’re pleased to be able to offer our ‘mature’ clients the Shingrix vaccine. This highly effective vaccine provides over 90% protection against shingles after two doses. Anybody who has had chickenpox is at risk for shingles. How is shingles contracted? The virus responsible for shingles is varicella-zoster. Varicella-zoster causes chickenpox, and later in life can […]
