Public Health Agency of Canada - Travel Health Advisories
Last Updated on Wed, 17 Mar 2010.
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Avian Influenza (H5N1) Worldwide
Published on March 17, 2010 02:30:00 PM
Travellers are reminded that countries around the world continue to report cases of avian influenza (H5N1), or “bird flu”.
While avian influenza (H5N1) commonly causes sickness in birds, it can also infect people. People who contract avian influenza can get very ill, and more than half die from it. Read More...
Yellow Fever Risk Areas in Brazil
Published on March 12, 2010 04:02:00 PM
The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that travellers get vaccinated against yellow fever and protect themselves from mosquito bites when going to certain areas of Brazil. Read More...
Travelling South for Spring Break? – Protect yourself from food-borne and water-borne illness
Published on February 17, 2010 11:30:00 AM
The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that travellers be aware of the risks and use safe food and water practices. Read More...
Dengue Fever: Global Update
Published on February 12, 2010 12:00:00 AM
Outbreaks caused by four types of the dengue fever virus have increased in the past 25 years. About 40% of the world's population live in areas where there is a risk of dengue fever. Read More...
Travel Health Warning - Earthquake In Haiti
Published on February 10, 2010 08:51:00 AM
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends that Canadians avoid all non-essential travel to Haiti following a major earthquake. Read More...
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