Travelsafeclinic.ca
Tips for a Healthy Cruise
WEBIf you are planning a cruise, consider booking a pre-travel consultation at TravelSafe Clinic. A doctor or nurse consultant experienced in travel medicine will determine the health risks for your cruise itinerary and recommend and administer vaccines. Call us at 604-251-1975 or complete the online booking form to book your …
Actived: 4 days ago
What You Should Know
WEBWhile its important to take medication to prevent malaria, it is also essential to use good insect precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes: • Wear light-coloured long sleeves and pants at dusk and dawn. • Apply insect repellent with 30% DEET or 20% Icaridin onto exposed areas of skin.
Do You Need Dukoral for Your Next Trip
WEBHave you heard about Dukoral? It’s an oral vaccine that prevents traveller’s diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic coli (ETEC) and cholera. But what are cholera and ETEC? Are you at risk for these diseases? Keep reading to learn more about these diseases and if you need Dukoral on your next trip.
BC’s Health Gateway: Your #1 Way To Better Health
WEBSince 2019 British Columbians have been able to access their personal health information online through the BC Health Gateway service. Anyone over age 12 can create an account which provides secure convenient access to your health care records.
Travel clinic in Vancouver
WEBTravelSafe Immunization Clinic offers pre-travel medical advice by telephone to ensure you’re safe and vaccine-protected while you’re away. Each appointment includes a consultation with our Registered Nurses or doctor with over 15 years experience providing the latest information on health-associated risks for clients to all destinations in
What you need to know!
WEBThe TB test consists of two appointments: Appointment #1: A small amount (0.1mL) of test substance is injected under the first layer of skin on your forearm. If you have been exposed to TB bacteria your skin will react to form a firm red bump. Appointment #2: You must return to the clinic 48 to 72hrs later to have your forearm looked at by the
How to Choose an Insect Repellent for Travel
WEBDEET, icaridin, citronella, eucalyptus – the choices for insect repellents are almost endless! When travelling to areas with mosquito borne diseases (eg. malaria, yellow fever, dengue, zika, Japanese Encephalitis, chikungunya) the Public Health Agency of Canada recommends the use of a repellent that contains either DEET or Icaridin: …
The Importance of Community Immunity
WEBWe 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 percentage of …
Travelling with Medications 2021
WEBBring enough medication to last your entire trip, plus an extra supply in case you are away longer than expected. In case of loss or theft of your medications, travel with a copy of prescriptions, including generic medication names, and preferably translated in the local language of your destination. Needles and Syringes.
Activated Charcoal for Treating Traveller’s Diarrhea – Does it Work
WEBActivated charcoal is a fine black powder which is produced by heating natural sources of carbon such as wood, peat, coconut shells, or sawdust, to very high temperatures. This process of “activation” releases the charcoal of previously bonded molecules to free up bonding sites and causes the charcoal to become more porous.
Why Do I Need a TB Skin Test
WEBThe TB skin test is used to detect infection with TB bacteria. The TB test consists of two appointments: Appointment #1: A small amount (0.1mL) of test substance is injected under the first layer of skin on your forearm.If you have been exposed to TB bacteria your skin will react to form a firm red bump. Appointment #2: You must return to …
Coca Tea for High Altitude Sickness – Does it Work
WEBOne theory is that coca leaves are used as a general stimulant, rather than a specific treatment for high altitude sickness. Another hypothesis is that coca leaves can lessen the effects of hypoxia (a deficiency of oxygen in the blood reaching the tissues) experienced at high altitude. This could occur because the components of the coca …
Top Categories
Popular Searched
› Health and human services commission careers
› Healthy families america support
› Quickbooks s corp health premium
› Bloomberg public health emergency
› Public transportation health benefits
› Peoplecare health services pueblo
› Quotes about american healthcare
› Nhs mental health helpline scotland
› Pros and cons for telehealth
Recently Searched
› Health care partners medical group nevada
› Violet health care organizations
› Health care payers and providers
› University of texas health science center salary
› Employment is a critical mental health intervention
› Baptist health floyd neurology