Public Health Agency of Canada - Travel Health Advisories from the Public Health Agency of Canada
- Measles: Global Update
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
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?
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
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
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). - Don't Forget about Dengue!
Outbreaks caused by the four types of dengue virus have become increasingly frequent over the past 25 years. About 40% of the worlds population lives in areas where there is a risk of dengue fever. - Flooding in Thailand
Heavy rainfall in Thailand has caused severe widespread flooding in many parts of the country; however, the situation is improving. The number of provinces affected is declining as the flood waters continue to recede. - Malaria: Travelling this winter?
During the winter season, Canadians may be planning to travel to popular tourist destinations or home to visit family and friends in areas where there may be a risk of malaria. - Meningococcal Disease in Africa
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends vaccination against meningococcal disease (commonly called meningitis) when travelling to areas experiencing outbreaks and for high risk travellers.