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What vaccines do I need?

We have had the opportunity to counsel patients travelling to 48 different countries! Top destinations for individuals consulting...

Travel Insurance: Do's and Don't's

Once you’ve splurged on a vacation, you may be nervous about spending more on travel insurance. Here are some things to consider. There...

Altitude sickness

So you’ve booked your trip of a lifetime! Could acute altitude (mountain) sickness be a risk? It depends where you are headed. As a rule...

Traveller's Diarrhea

You take one vacation a year- don't let a case of traveller's diarrhea ruin your trip! When you get diarrhea in Canada, the culprit is...

Travelling with prescription medications

Some tips: Keep your medication in your carry-on luggage Medication should be kept in original bottles with the medication name,...

Top 10 Items for your travel kit

It’s nice not to have to spend precious holiday time visiting pharmacies where items/medication names may be unfamiliar. Below is a list...

Travelling with Babies and Toddlers

I have all this "free" time. But babies require so much stuff. Can I manage a trip on parental leave? Parental leave can be a great time...

Travellers with diabetes

Some tips to keep your sugars on target while travelling. The day you're travelling: Try to keep your meal and snack times close to...