Travelling with Medications 2021
Travelling can often be stressful, especially when border officials decide to search through your luggage! Some countries have different regulations for medications commonly used in Canada, so travellers are often concerned about whether they will have any issues travelling with their medications, and how best to pack them. Below you’ll find some helpful tips about […]
The Importance of Community Immunity
We all know the benefits of being part of a community. It unites us, connects us with other people, gives us a sense of belonging, and provides us with a supportive environment. Community immunity is also of great importance to support those around us. Community immunity, also known as herd immunity, occurs when a high […]
Let’s Get Down to Business Travelling
Thousands of Canadians travel to countries around the world each year for business. Business travellers often face unique health risks, including occupational exposures, increased levels of stress, and disease risks from travel to developing countries. Risky business International business travellers are more likely to be infected with influenza, sexually transmitted infections, and hepatitis B. Frequent […]
Student Living and Meningococcal Meningitis
Meningococcal meningitis can be a severe and potentially fatal infection. Every now and then we hear of outbreaks of meningococcal meningitis occurring at universities, high schools, or places where there are large gatherings. Despite available vaccines against meningococcal meningitis outbreaks continue to occur. Why do outbreaks still occur? Are you at risk? Below we’ll tell […]
Resources for Travellers
Planning a trip is no longer as simple as purchasing an airline ticket online, grabbing your passport, and heading to the airport. International travel has become more challenging to navigate with frequent changes to travel advisories and country entry requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wondering where to find useful travel links and resources? Look no […]
Lyme Disease on the Rise
Newsworthy Lyme disease became a familiar term in Canadian households when pop star Avril Lavigne was diagnosed with the disease in 2014. As reported by CTV news Lavigne said, “she would wake up with night sweats and felt so exhausted she couldn’t get out of bed.” Canadian country singer Shania Twain, who contracted Lyme disease […]
Rabies – Are You at Risk?
When you hear the word rabies do images of dogs frothing at the mouth come to mind? Usually this is something we see only in the movies, but when travelling to developing countries the risk of rabies becomes real and serious. While dogs are the main carriers of rabies in developing countries, any type of […]
Sun Day, Fun Day! – Protecting Yourself from Excess Sun
There are few things more glorious than a sunny day in Vancouver. We Vancouverites spend a good 9 months of the year in less than tropical weather conditions, so we understand the desire to get out in the sun as much as humanly possible when the weather is nice. Pasty Nation Let’s be honest, Vancouverites […]
Expecting Parents and Grandparents – Protect Your Baby from Whooping Cough
In my previous work as a nurse at the Children’s Hospital of Montreal, I cared for babies who were sick from whooping cough, also known as pertussis. In Canada there are between 1,000 to 3,000 cases of pertussis every year and 1 to 3 deaths, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who […]
Don’t Let Insects “Bug” You This Summer!
Summer is upon us and that means days at the lake, picnics in the park, and weekend camping trips. But with summertime fun comes uninvited visitors – mosquitoes, ants, ticks, bees and wasps. A bite from any of these insects can quickly spoil your fun. Here’s some tips to protect yourself from those pesky insects. […]
Thinking about Travelling? There’s More to Consider than COVID-19!
As COVID-19 vaccines ramp up across Canada, we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Are you beginning to think about travelling again and where your next destination might be? Perhaps it will be a trip to visit family, a much-needed tropical vacation, a business trip that has been on […]
Don’t Let Pneumonia Get in Your Way!
We often hear about pneumonia, but it can sometimes be confusing as there are many different causes of pneumonia. There has been a lot in the media about pneumonia caused by COVID-19, and there is also pneumonia caused by the flu. These are both examples of viral pneumonia caused by viruses that infect the lungs. […]
Are You 50 Years of Age or Older? It’s Time to Think About Shingles
Shingles can be a pain. Literally. Shingles, also known as the herpes zoster virus, is a blister-type rash along a nerve pathway that causes pain and paresthesia (sensation of pricking or tingling). It often appears on the body or face and may last 2-4 weeks. Other symptoms can include fever, headache, nausea, and chills. Pain […]
National Immunization Awareness Week
COVID-19 has brought the importance of immunizations to the forefront of our minds. It’s National Immunization Awareness Week in Canada so we thought it would be a good opportunity to highlight the importance of other vaccines as well. Infectious diseases were once the leading cause of death worldwide. In Canada, they now cause less than […]
Understanding the HPV 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 cancer It is also the cause of anal and genital […]
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TravelSafe Clinic Kitsilano
604. 251-1975
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2184 West Broadway
M-F 9:00am – 5:00pm
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