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HEALTH
HEALTH CARE PREPARATION
Medical Checkups
The CSA recommends that members get an annual flu shot whether they travel
or not.
Speak with your doctor about any other vaccinations you may require including
tetanus, hepatitis A-B, or even a pneumonia shot.
Visit your dentist for your routine checkup at least 90 days prior to travelling.
Visit your doctor for a routine follow-up checkup when you return to Canada
in the spring. If there is a change in your medication, this will allow time to be
“stable” on your new medication or revised dosage before you apply for travel
insurance for the next season.
Visit your doctor for your routine checkup at least 90 days prior to travelling.
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Speak to your doctor about wearing support stockings to help circulation
and prevent blood clots if driving for extended periods or flying.
Visit your optometrist and, if you wear eyewear, ensure your prescription is
current.
Medical Precautions
Obtain a MedicAlert™ bracelet if you have allergies or other medical conditions.
The MedicAlert™ bracelet is recognized worldwide by medical practitioners as a
reliable source that indicates pre-existing medical conditions.
Renew your provincial or territorial health card if it is due to expire while you are
away.
Medication & Prescriptions
Carry a copy of your eyewear prescription (if applicable) in the event your
eyewear is lost or damaged and you need to purchase a replacement while away.
Carry a doctor’s note outlining your daily prescription and over-the-counter
medication to provide to border officials, if requested.
Never consolidate multiple bottles of prescription medication into one large
container to save space. It is important that proper pharmacy labels are affixed
to all prescription medication containers.