Health Canada Travel Medicine Program http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/index.html General advice and disease-specific information from Health Canada.
Department of Foreign Affairs (Canada) http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/intro-en.asp Travel information about individual countries, including political and social conditions, disease outbreaks and other safety risks.
International Travel and Health http://www.who.int/ith/ Information about travel health risks from the World Health Organization.
International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers (IAMAT) http://www.iamat.org/ A free membership to IAMAT gets you to a directory of physicians, specialists and hospitals in 125 countries that have committed to providing medical services at IAMAT's fixed rates. www.cdc.govCDC Travel Health Tips for Students Studying Abroad . Announcements Email alert Get email updates Get the latest travel info. www.fco.gov.uk You should follow news reports and be alert to developments, We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you leave. U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Traveler's Health http://www.cdc.gov/travel General advice and disease-specific information from the American government's health and safety agency. (Note that CDC recommendations do not always apply to Canadians. Also, vaccines and medications mentioned on this web site might not be available in Canada. Similarly, vaccines and medications available in Canada but not in the U.S. will not be included in the CDC web site.
INTERNATIONAL VACCINATION INITIATIVES Immunization can help protect the health of children around the world. To learn more, visit:
THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATION (GAVI) http://www.vaccinealliance.org/ A private public sector alliance dedicated to improving access to vaccines.
AFTER YOUR TRIP REMEMBER:
- Keep taking protective medication as directed. Some types of
malaria medication must be taken for several weeks after your return.
- Store your immunization record in a safe place. It will help your
travel health care provider protect you on your next vacation.
- If you feel unwell or have a fever within 3 months, see your doctor
promptly and make sure to remind him or her about your trip.
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