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Malaria (April 2012)

April 25th, 2012 marks this year's World Malaria Day. We remind travellers that there is a risk of malaria transmission in many tropical countries around the world. There is no vaccine available against malaria. Consult one of our doctors or nurses before your departure for more information on prevention measures (including prescription medication to obtain).

Yellow fever in Zambia (January 2012)

As of december 30th 2011, Zambia now requires a proof of yellow fever vaccination for all travellers of 9 months or more if travelling from a country or transiting for 12 hours or more in the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. For more information, contact us!

Yellow fever in South Africa (January 2012)

South Africa now requires a proof of yellow fever vaccination for all travellers of 1 year or more if travelling from or transiting through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Rabies in Bali, Indonesia (November 2011)

A canine rabies epidemic has broken out in Bali, Indonesia. Cases of human and animal rabies have been confirmed near popular tourist destinations across the island. Consult us for more information on rabies prevention through vaccination.

Cholera in the Dominican Republic (November 2011)

A cholera epidemic has been affecting the Dominican Republic for the past year. The risk of a visitor contracting cholera is very low if standard precautions are taken. Be sure to consume only safe food and drinking water.

Malaria in Greece (October 2011)

New recommendations for Greece. Travellers to Greece (Laconia district) should take medication to prevent malaria. For more information, contact us.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC October 2011)

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Polio in China (October 2011)

Cases of polio have been reported in China, for the first time in over 10 years. We recommend that travellers going to any part of China make sure that their polio vaccination is up to date.

Yellow fever in South Africa (October 2011)

South Africa now requires all visitors ages 1 and over who have traveled to or transited through a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission to show a yellow fever vaccination certificate if they wish to enter the country.

2011-2012 flu vaccine (October 2011)

The seasonal flu vaccine is available in October. Make an appointment today get your vaccine.

Shingles vaccine (October 2011)

The shingles vaccine (Zostavax) is now available. Make an appointment today get your vaccine.