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The best way to protect yourself and your family from unfortunate illnesses that can ruin your trip is to get the appropriate vaccines before starting your journey. In this article, we discuss the recommended vaccinations for [...]

Travel safely is rule no. 1, is it not? A large part of that is avoiding any potential diseases you might encounter during your travels. And if you are traveling to Thailand, vaccines for Thailand travel [...]

There is a low chance of contracting rabies in Canada, in large part due to long years of immunization programs. IMOVAX Rabies and RabAvert are vaccines easily available all across the country and prevent the disease [...]

Fortunately, tetanus and diphtheria are not common issues in Canada. This is, in large part, due to the regular immunization of infants against these diseases and readily available booster shoots. Td Adsorbed is one of the [...]

While the hepatitis B vaccine has been in use for over four decades and vaccination against hep B is part of the routine immunization process of infants in Canada, the disease still has not been stamped out. [...]

In Canada, hepatitis A is not a common infection, largely due to modern sanitation practices and immunization with the hepatitis A vaccine. However, that does not mean that taking precautions is unnecessary, particularly for people traveling to [...]

It’s been three years since the outbreak of COVID-19, and while it may seem like the pandemic is long forgotten by now, protecting yourself is still just as important. The number one way to stay safe [...]

Traveling to faraway places is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but sometimes it comes with certain health risks. Visiting areas with poor sanitation, for example, travelers are exposed to diseases such as traveler’s diarrhea. Of course, [...]

Sharps, such as needles, syringes, and lancets, are commonly used for medical purposes but can pose a significant risk to public health if not disposed of properly. That's why the Ontario Sharps Disposal Program is crucial in [...]

When traveling abroad, you have to be wary that you’re susceptible to various diseases you don’t encounter at home. This especially rings true when you travel to more exotic or remote destinations.  Two common illnesses travelers [...]