Travel Health Network
#30, 200 St. Albert Trail T8N 5H9 Saint Albert, AB, Canada

WE WILL TRAVEL AGAIN We will step out from behind our screens. We will clink glasses. We will exchange hugs.... We will share adventures. We will travel again. Until then, stay healthy and stay positive. - Your Travel Health Team We are still booking appointments in the future, checking messages and ensuring patients are able to get what they need. Don't hesitate to call.

COVID-19 Pandemic Update: With the uncertainty around COVID-19 we have been faced with some very difficult decisions as people everywhere have stopped travelling. We will be reducing our hours for the time being. We are proud of what we have built here in St. Albert and are deeply grateful for your support as we weather this storm. We will be here for you when the world begins travelling again. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. Travel consults over the phone are still possible. Stay safe, thank you for your support and we look forward to serving you again soon.

Dengue fever is a real risk for travel even in resort enviroments. While severe infections in this article are rare, dengue typically causes flu like symptoms in returning travellers. There is no vaccine for dengue so avoiding it by using your insect repellent is the best option. We always review dengue risk with our travellers and are happy to answer any questions.

Measles is highly contagious and spread through the air. Please note the exposure areas in St. Albert.

Exciting news in the movement towards a malaria vaccine https://www.who.int//23-04-2019-malaria-vaccine-pilot-laun

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We are assessing and providing MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) boosters in the clinic for those that can't access public health vaccine supply in enough time prior to travel.

Monkey Pox has been reported in several African countries.

People often ask us how likely it is that a specific health event will occur when travelling. Well, it is a moving scale based on what you plan to do and where you plan to go, but this interesting slide is a great starting point for a conversation with our health professionals.

Officials are asking parents to check the immunization records of children in Canada that were vaccinated in China. DTP and Rabies vaccines have been recalled in China. We are watching for these vaccines when you come to visit us. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Measles alert in our neighborhood. Feel free to call us with any questions.

While there is so much to see and do in Ecuador don't forget your proof of insurance. All tourists entering Ecuador are required to have travel health insurance that covers them for the duration of their stay. Starting May 2018 the authorities will begin requesting proof of insurance upon entry.

A travel consult at our clinic includes education, recommendations and prescriptions you may need when facing illness overseas. Knowing you have trusted medication with you can make all the difference.

Ukraine: Measles reported - travel advisory posted. Early mmr is recommended for kids 6 to 12 months. Two doses of MMR are needed for those over 1 year of age and born on or after 1970. Call us with any questions.

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Update: Yellow fever vaccination boundaries announced for Brazil in response to current outbreak and deaths. If you are travelling to these outbreak areas you will need YF vaccine prior to travel. Call us with any questions.

Yellow fever is again shorted by the manufacturer. We have a limited supply... please call ahead to ensure we have availability if you think you may need this vaccine 780-458-1005

Some great lessons from travel... We love hearing your travel stories. We know its about so much more than being prepared for the experience. It is also about letting go and just living.

The yellow fever vaccine shortage is now over and supply is no longer limited.

Understanding rabies risk/prevention/treatment at home and abroad is a big part of what we do. We are here to help whether you are in veterinary medicine or volunteering in a monkey sanctuary.