https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles 2025-09-16T17:18:56+00:00 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2012-01-10T08:42:00+00:00 2012-01-10T08:42:00+00:00 https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles/108-meningococcal-meningitis Super User admin@thetravelclinic.ca

<div class="feed-description"><!-- {jaimage main="images/stories/slide_meningitis.jpg"} thumb="images/stories/slide_meningitis.jpg"} --> <p>You don't want meningococcal meningitis: high fever, vomiting, confusion, neck stiffness… death. It lurks in sub-saharan Africa. Don't be 'stiff-necked': it is vaccine preventable.</p> <img src="images/stories/thumb_meningitis.jpg" /> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><!-- {jaimage main="images/stories/slide_meningitis.jpg"} thumb="images/stories/slide_meningitis.jpg"} --> <p>You don't want meningococcal meningitis: high fever, vomiting, confusion, neck stiffness… death. It lurks in sub-saharan Africa. Don't be 'stiff-necked': it is vaccine preventable.</p> <img src="images/stories/thumb_meningitis.jpg" /> </div> 2012-01-06T08:42:00+00:00 2012-01-06T08:42:00+00:00 https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles/104-travellers-diarrhea Super User admin@thetravelclinic.ca

<div class="feed-description"><!-- {jaimage main="images/stories/slide_diarrhoea.jpg"} thumb="images/stories/slide_diarrhoea.jpg"} --> <p>Traveller's diarrhea sidetracks 30 to 50% of travellers. Just think, you could spend your vacation staring at the back of a door instead of the ocean vista.</p> <img src="images/stories/thumb_diarrhoea.jpg" /> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><!-- {jaimage main="images/stories/slide_diarrhoea.jpg"} thumb="images/stories/slide_diarrhoea.jpg"} --> <p>Traveller's diarrhea sidetracks 30 to 50% of travellers. Just think, you could spend your vacation staring at the back of a door instead of the ocean vista.</p> <img src="images/stories/thumb_diarrhoea.jpg" /> </div> 2012-01-06T08:42:00+00:00 2012-01-06T08:42:00+00:00 https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles/85-why-vaccinate Super User admin@thetravelclinic.ca

<div class="feed-description"><!-- {jaimage main="images/stories/slide_vaccine.jpg"} thumb="images/stories/slide_vaccine.jpg"} --> <p>Many African and South American countries won't let you cross their border without the yellow fever vaccine. Unless you work for SEAL Team 6, start your planning with us.</p> <img src="images/stories/thumb_vaccine.jpg" /> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><!-- {jaimage main="images/stories/slide_vaccine.jpg"} thumb="images/stories/slide_vaccine.jpg"} --> <p>Many African and South American countries won't let you cross their border without the yellow fever vaccine. Unless you work for SEAL Team 6, start your planning with us.</p> <img src="images/stories/thumb_vaccine.jpg" /> </div> 2012-01-06T08:42:00+00:00 2012-01-06T08:42:00+00:00 https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles/102-malaria Super User admin@thetravelclinic.ca

<div class="feed-description"><!-- {jaimage main="images/stories/slide_malaria.jpg"} thumb="images/stories/slide_malaria.jpg"} --> <p>Malaria smites 30,000 travellers per year. Real life isn't like Twilight. Dating malaria vampires might send you into the sunset.</p> <img src="images/stories/thumb_malaria.jpg" /> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><!-- {jaimage main="images/stories/slide_malaria.jpg"} thumb="images/stories/slide_malaria.jpg"} --> <p>Malaria smites 30,000 travellers per year. Real life isn't like Twilight. Dating malaria vampires might send you into the sunset.</p> <img src="images/stories/thumb_malaria.jpg" /> </div> 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles/103-rabies Super User admin@thetravelclinic.ca

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_rabies.jpg" /> <p>Rabies is the only viral infection that is universally fatal</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_rabies.jpg" /> <p>Rabies is the only viral infection that is universally fatal</p> </div> 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles/105-altitude-sickness Super User admin@thetravelclinic.ca

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_altitude_sickness.jpg" /> <p>High Altitude Illness (HAI) is a very significant medical risk, especially with abrupt ascent above 2,500 meters.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_altitude_sickness.jpg" /> <p>High Altitude Illness (HAI) is a very significant medical risk, especially with abrupt ascent above 2,500 meters.</p> </div> 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles/106-jet-lag Super User admin@thetravelclinic.ca

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_jet_lag.jpg" /> <p>Jet lag occurs when the body&rsquo;s internal clock is out of sync with the day-night cycle at the destination time zone, effected by a traveler crossing several time zones rapidly.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_jet_lag.jpg" /> <p>Jet lag occurs when the body&rsquo;s internal clock is out of sync with the day-night cycle at the destination time zone, effected by a traveler crossing several time zones rapidly.</p> </div> 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles/107-sun-safety Super User admin@thetravelclinic.ca

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_sun_safety.jpg" /> <p>Ramifications of overexposure to the sun include sunburns, wrinkling, premature skin aging, and skin cancer, including melanoma. Contrary to popular opinion, tanned skin can also indicate skin damage.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_sun_safety.jpg" /> <p>Ramifications of overexposure to the sun include sunburns, wrinkling, premature skin aging, and skin cancer, including melanoma. Contrary to popular opinion, tanned skin can also indicate skin damage.</p> </div> 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles/109-medical-kits Super User admin@thetravelclinic.ca

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_medical_kits.jpg" /> <p>International travellers should carry a simple medical kit that allows them to manage pre-existing medical conditions and treat minor injuries and health problems related to travel.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_medical_kits.jpg" /> <p>International travellers should carry a simple medical kit that allows them to manage pre-existing medical conditions and treat minor injuries and health problems related to travel.</p> </div> 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles/110-travelling-pregnant Super User admin@thetravelclinic.ca

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_jet_lag.jpg" /> <p>International travel is safe for the majority of pregnant women, though risks common to all pregnancies are significant and require careful pre-departure preparation.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_jet_lag.jpg" /> <p>International travel is safe for the majority of pregnant women, though risks common to all pregnancies are significant and require careful pre-departure preparation.</p> </div> 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles/111-travelling-with-children Super User admin@thetravelclinic.ca

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_jet_lag.jpg" /> <p>Travelling with children can be a very rewarding experience. To maximize the adventure of international travel, be informed of vulnerabilities, be vigilant for potential risks, and be safety conscious.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_jet_lag.jpg" /> <p>Travelling with children can be a very rewarding experience. To maximize the adventure of international travel, be informed of vulnerabilities, be vigilant for potential risks, and be safety conscious.</p> </div> 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 2011-11-15T08:42:07+00:00 https://thetravelclinic.ca/articles/112-post-travel-parasites Super User admin@thetravelclinic.ca

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_jet_lag.jpg" /> <p>Has your skin ever touched tropical soil? Have you had any fresh water exposure, such as swimming? Complete this post-travel parasite check.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><img src="images/stories/thumb_jet_lag.jpg" /> <p>Has your skin ever touched tropical soil? Have you had any fresh water exposure, such as swimming? Complete this post-travel parasite check.</p> </div>