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Travel Health - Know before you go!
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Travel Health - Know before you go!

If you are travelling internationally you should be aware that conditions in other countries, both natural and man-made, may be significantly different from those in Canada and may seriously affect health and personal security during travel.

Standards of hygiene may be different. Food and water may be contaminated. The climate or environmental conditions may favour disease organisms which do not occur in Canada .

A little forethought and planning, and recognition that travel to other countries is not without hazards, can make all the difference between an enjoyable, problem-free travel experience, or an unpleasant experience or at worst a disaster. Health, safety, accident avoidance and security are your responsibility and should be considered both before and during travel.

 

Last Updated: 2005-09-15 top