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Provides information for Canadians on international disease outbreaks, immunization recommendations for international travel, general health advice for international travellers, as well as disease-specific treatment and prevention guidelines.
Provides general health-related advice for international travel. Before You Travel | Malaria | Personal Medications | Travel Health Insurance | While En Route | When You Return.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Provides an overview of issues and precautions of which Canadian travellers should be aware and links to detailed resources on the Travel Medicine Program Web site (Public Health Agency of Canada).
Source: Health Canada
There are many things to consider and plan for before leaving home-particularly if the destination is exotic or if you're traveling with children.
Source: Canadian Health Network
As global travel has increased in recent years, so has the possibility of importing into Canada existing and new diseases.
Source: Health Canada
Travelling abroad is a complex matter. Careful preparation will help you avoid many problems. Here are some answers and other sources of expert information on many of the issues and problems you may encounter.
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Prescription medication for legitimate health conditions may come under intense scrutiny by foreign officials.
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Vacationing for people with Disabilities
Source: Canadian Health Network
Consular Affairs site on using drugs and medications in foreign countries, including substances that are legal in Canada but illegal in other countries
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Operations Centre of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. An experienced officer is always available to respond to emergency calls from anywhere in the world.
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Information and Assistance for Canadians Abroad including travel reports
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
For related information on transportation and travel safety, visit the Canadian Public Safety Portal.
Source: Public Safety
Health Canada has implemented a voluntary compliance inspection program of cruise ships that visit Canadian ports. Unannounced inspections are conducted on cruise ships travelling in Canadian waters. The inspections are conducted once per year during the cruise ship season which extends from April to the end of October. You can consult the results of these inspections and the cruise ships participating in this program.
Source: Health Canada
Many travellers fail to declare things like meat, animal hides, live birds, plants and fruit. Most travellers are unaware of the hazards ... but the risks are real. These items can harbour microscopic diseases and pests that can seriously harm Canada's agriculture industry and environment.
Source: Canada Border Services Agency
Foods, plants and animals can harbour disease and pests. Protect Canada's resources ... Be aware and declare!
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Immunizations | Outbreaks Reported by different sources | International Public Health Bulletins | Maintenance of Competence | The Committee to Advise on Tropical Medicine and Travel (CATMAT) | Canadian Malaria Network (CMN)
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Information on what you should do about your prescription drugs while travelling outside Canada and returning to Canda with a prescription drug not available in Canada.
Source: Health Canada
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