The New COVID-19 Recommendations for Canadian Travellers
In order to decrease the spread of COVID-19, the Minister of Transport stated that effective April 20, 2020, Canadian air passengers will be required to wear a non-medical face mask or face covering while travelling. Canadians travelling by rail, ferry, taxi, bus or other mode of transport, must also use a non-medical face mask when […]
Destination Zanzibar
Do you dream of endless white sandy beaches? A vibrant culture? Flavourful food? Look no further than Zanzibar, a tropical archipelago off Tanzania’s coast in the Indian Ocean. As someone who has visited this tropical paradise three times I can attest to Zanzibar’s rich culture and beauty. If you have visited Tanzania’s mainland expect Zanzibar […]
Letter to our Clients
April 2020 Your home Beautiful British Columbia Hello! As you may already know, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic,we temporarily closed our clinics on March 24 to ensure the safety of our staff and clients. We want you to know that we are still here and anticipating our return to business at […]
Vaccine Series Interruption
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 […]
Unwanted Visitors on your Travels: Bed Bugs
Many of you will remember the old nursery rhyme “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite.” Bed bugs were once a common occurrence throughout the world, but with use of insecticides bed bugs infestations declined in the 1940s. Bed bugs are not, however, just a thing of the past. There has been […]
Travelling with Food Allergies
If you live with food allergies then you are likely well aware of how to prevent an allergic reaction. You may be used to not having that food in the house, carefully reading labels, letting restaurant staff know of your allergies when eating out, and carrying an epi-pen with you if your allergies are severe. […]
Infectious diseases you’ve probably never heard of Part IV: CIGUATERA
We’ve all heard of malaria, dengue fever, typhoid fever and hepatitis. These are all common infectious diseases we hear about while traveling, especially in developing countries. But what about the lesser known infectious diseases? Like ciguatera, which is the most frequently reported cause of fish-borne poisoning worldwide. Are you at risk? What is ciguatera? Ciguatera […]
It’s Not Too Late For Your Flu Shot!
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 […]
Do You Need the Typhoid Fever Vaccine?
Many travellers believe that they need the typhoid vaccine for most travel destinations. Do you think you need the typhoid vaccine? Depending on your destination and itinerary you might not need it all! Read on to find out more information about typhoid fever and who should receive the vaccine. What is typhoid fever? Typhoid […]
Who’s Who at TravelSafe Clinic – Penny Gleave
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 […]
Travel Health Insurance: Expect the Unexpected
Life is full of surprises. Purchasing travel health insurance before your next trip abroad will help with the financial aspects in the event of the unexpected.We wouldn’t dream of getting in our car and driving without auto insurance, or owning a house without homeowner’s insurance, as the risk of going without is just too high. […]
The Latest about Zika
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 […]
HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD: LEARN HOW HOLIDAYS ARE CELEBRATED DIFFERENTLY INTERNATIONALLY
There is no better time than the holidaysto trade in hectic schedules and chilly temperatures at homefor relaxation in warmer climates. If you plan to vacation this season, it is important to remember that all countriesobserve Christmas and New Year’sdifferently, and gaining an understanding of how respective culturescelebratewill help you enjoy your well-deserved travels to […]
Who’s Who at TravelSafe Clinic – Kristin Cain, RN, BSc, MSc(A)
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 […]
Polio – Are you at Risk?
Many travellers are surprised when they learn they should receive a polio vaccine for their trip, believing polio to be a disease of the past. While it is true that Canada and the rest of the Americas was declared “polio-free” in 1994, polio remains a risk in certain countries. There may even be countries where […]
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TravelSafe Clinic Kitsilano
604. 251-1975
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2184 West Broadway
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