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Top Stocking Stuffers for Travellers
One of the most beloved traditions of the holiday season is unpacking the contents of the treasured stocking. These knickknacks may be small in size, but stocking stuffers are celebrated as an annual delight for both young and old. Especially appealing to jetsetter friends and family, stocking stuffers’ slight stature make travelling with gifts a […]
Reef-Friendly Sunscreen
Is your sunscreen reef-friendly? As kids, we were told repeatedly by our parents to wear sunscreen. Anytime we went outside, we heard the mantra, “don’t forget to put on sunscreen!” And with good reason. Sunscreen not only shields us from painful and unsightly sunburns, it also protects us from dangerous sun-related conditions, such as skin […]
How to Choose an Insect Repellent for Travel
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 […]
A Tropical Christmas Vacation
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 […]
An Update on the Shingrix Vaccine
You may have heard the buzz about the new and highly effective Shingrix vaccine to prevent shingles. This vaccine is recommended for all adults ≥ 50 years of age. Anybody who has had the chickenpox is at risk of developing shingles. How is shingles contracted? Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. […]
Terrifying Tourism!
(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 […]
Great Destinations. Fewer Tourists
Far from The Madding Crowd – Great Destinations. Fewer Tourists I remember visiting Europe for the first time. While it was thrilling to visit iconic and historic cities such as Paris and Venice, the large crowds somewhat diminished the experience. As more and more people are traveling these days, many popular tourist attractions in the world […]
The Power of Pre-Travel Consultation
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 […]
High-Dose Fluzone Influenza vaccine for seniors – Better protection against the flu!
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 […]
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