Adventure Cycling In Bhutan: The Land Of The Thunder Dragon
If you’re looking for a unique travel experience that will not fail to deliver Bhutan is just what the doctor ordered. Late last year, TravelSafe’s Dr. Wendy Amirault joined the adventure cycling group People Cycling to tangle with the Thunder Dragon. They were among the first foreigners to head to the world’s only Buddhist kingdom […]
Love Animals, Hate Rabies! A Vaccine-Preventable Illness That Can Kill
Rabies Vaccination for Travellers: Shortened Vaccine Series Now Available! 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 […]
What To Expect From Your All-Inclusive Vacation
Are you planning your first all-inclusive vacation and not sure what to expect? To begin with, expect nothing less than an incredible holiday. I used to swear that an all-inclusive vacation wasn’t for me. I liked backpacking, adventuring, and exploring off-the beaten path. Boy was I wrong! After my first all-inclusive vacation I was sold. […]
Sex and the Sun: How To Promote Healthy Sexuality While Travelling
Healthy Sexuality and Travel It’s easy to get caught up in the exhilaration of a holiday romance. The combination of sun, sand, cheap alcohol, and care-free lifestyle create the ideal scenario for meeting a new love interest abroad. An estimated 1 in 5 travellers have sex with a new partner while travelling in a foreign […]
Yellow Fever Vaccine: Protection For The Mosquito Magnet In Your Life
If you consider yourself a mosquito magnet then you’re not alone. Mosquitos absolutely love me (maybe because I am just so sweet). I always need to use really good insect precautions when I travel. Luckily there are vaccines for some mosquito borne diseases, including the potentially serious and fatal yellow fever disease. I was sure […]
Eat Safe Drink Safe: Twinrix Takes The Worry Out Of Travel
Have you seen the commercials on TV for the Twinrix vaccine? The commercial shows a tropical destination where hepatitis A could be a risk through contaminated food, ice in a drink, or contaminated pool water. It also shows that hepatitis B could be a risk through contaminated spa tools. Hepatitis A and B are viruses […]
Where To Go And What To Do In Popular Puerto Vallarta
In this blog post the boss’s sister Amanda goes to popular Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to help a friend celebrate her birthday. There are a lot of different ways to travel the world but Amanda’s the type who likes to get her hands in the dirt. She’s equally at home off-the-beaten-track engaging with the locals as […]
Choosing an Insect Repellent for Travel
DEET, icaridin, citronella, eucalyptus – the choices for insect repellentsare almost endless! But are they all equally effective? When you’re travelling to areas around the world with mosquito born diseases like malaria, yellow fever, dengue, zika, chikungunya or Japanese encephalitis, you want to make sure you’re protected. Here are some things you should know about […]
Travelling with Infants and Children
There was once a time where I could travel at the drop of the hat. A deal would pop up and I’d be on a plane the next week. These days, with a 2 year old at home and another baby on the way, travelling takes a little more preparation. You’re not alone if the […]
New Pneumonia Vaccine Gives At-Risk Over 65’s A Life-Changing Boost
We often hear about pneumonia, but it can sometimes be confusing as there are many different causes of pneumonia. Pneumonia can be caused by COVID-19and the flu, which are both examples of viral pneumonia caused by viruses that infect the lungs. Pneumonia can also be caused by fungus and bacteria. Did you know that bacterial […]
Tips for a Healthy Cruise
Embarking on a cruise is an ideal holiday for some rest and relaxation. It’s also a great way to visit many destinations and explore new places across the globe. From cruising to Alaska or around the Caribbean, to going up the Amazon River, or around Africa, there is a cruise suited for every type of […]
Are You a Healthy Adult ≥ 50 Years of Age? Or Maybe You’re < 50 but Immunocompromised? 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 […]
Coca Tea for High Altitude Sickness – Does it Work?
If you travel to high altitude destinations in South America, such as Cusco, Peru, or La Paz, Bolivia, you will likely come across coca leaves, coca tea, or other coca-derived products promoted to prevent and treat high altitude sickness. While your may hear from locals and fellow travellers of the benefits of coca tea for […]
It’s Almost Time for your Flu Shot!
Flu season is just around the corner and it’s time to consider getting your flu shot. Getting a flu vaccine is especially important this year as COVID-19 continues to circulate in our community. The flu vaccine is key in preventing a respiratory infection that could result in unnecessary isolation and COVID-19 testing as well as […]
Chickenpox and Travelling – Are You at Risk?
As a child born in the 1980’s chickenpox was a common childhood illness. Parents would often bring their children to “chickenpox parties” to deliberately expose them to the disease to build immunity at an early age. While most children infected with chickenpox experience mild illness serious complications can occur, most commonly in infants, adults, pregnant […]
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