Protecting yourself and others from stomach flu and travellers diarrhea when travelling to warm winter destinations
Published on January 24, 2012    02:55:39 PM
The Public Health Agency of Canada advises travellers going to warm winter destinations to practise safe food and water precautions and good hand hygiene while travelling abroad. Read More...

Travelling for Winter Break?
Published on January 20, 2012    04:18:20 PM
Many people may be planning to travel to popular tourist destinations, or home to visit family and friends in areas where there may be risks to their health during the winter months. Read More...

Update: Nuclear Emergency in Japan
Published on January 19, 2012    10:00:00 AM
The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends travellers continue to follow the advice of the Japanese authorities regarding the evacuation zones around the Fukushima nuclear plant and monitor the updated situation reports about the event posted by the Japanese government. Read More...

Avian Influenza: Global Update
Published on January 12, 2012    10:00:00 AM
Avian influenza (H5N1), commonly known as “bird flu” is a viral infection that can spread easily and quickly among birds. Travellers are reminded that countries around the world, in particular, countries in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa continue to report cases of avian influenza (H5N1). Read More...