Travel

Whether it’s for business or pleasure, travelling to another country can be highly rewarding.

When you travel to another country, you should know what immunization might be needed for your stay. Vaccines are a good way to protect your health while travelling.

What vaccine will you need?

The health unit does not provide travel vaccines or counseling. However there are some simple ways to find out what diseases might be present in the country you’re visiting – and whether there is a vaccine to protect you.

• Visit the Travel Health Online website (www.tripprep.com ). Register on the site to obtain up-to-date news about the country you plan to visit including which vaccine preventable diseases are present.
• Learn where the nearest travel medicine clinic is located at the Public Health Agency of Canada website .

About vaccines

Most vaccines take time to become effective in the body and some are given over time in a series . It is best to arrange for an appointment at your health care provider or travel clinic at least 4-6 weeks before travelling for required travel immunizations.

If it is less than four weeks before you leave you can still benefit from vaccines or medications. You could also receive other valuable information about how to protect yourself from illness and injury while travelling.

The following links provide further information related to travel immunization and general travel information.

Travel clinics in your area:

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/travel/clinic-eng.php#on

Public Health Agency of Canada - Information for travellers:

http://www.travelhealth.gc.ca

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

www.cdc.gov/travel

Government of Canada Foreign Affairs and International Trade travel site:

www.Voyage.gc.ca