Travel Health Notices
Measles: Global Update
January 25, 2012 13:47 EST
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reminds travellers to make sure their measles vaccination is up-to-date.
Protecting yourself and others from stomach flu and travellers diarrhea when travelling to warm winter destinations
January 24, 2012 14:55 EST
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.
Travelling for Winter Break?
January 20, 2012 16:18 EST
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.
Update: Nuclear Emergency in Japan
January 19, 2012 10:00 EST
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.
Avian Influenza: Global Update
January 12, 2012 10:00 EST
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).
