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Rabies — Not just for your dog to worry about

by Madeline Sharpe | Feb 15, 2013 | Health, Travel

Rabies — Not just for your dog to worry about The infection begins with some general weakness, a fever, a headache; just like a regular old flu. But then, the beast’s rabid bite starts prickling and itching. Within days you become confused, agitated, and anxious. As...

The New SARS-like Coronavirus — Update

by Ronald St. John | Feb 14, 2013 | Health, Travel

The New SARS-like Coronavirus — Update Authorities in the United Kingdom have just reported the world’s 11th person infected with the new coronavirus. The infected person did not travel abroad. In this case, the infected person is a close family contact of a previous...

The New SARS-like Coronavirus — Should You Be Worried?

by Ronald St. John | Dec 3, 2012 | Health, Travel

The New SARS-like Coronavirus — Should You Be Worried? In 2003, a previously unknown virus began to spread across the world by air travellers, infecting thousands of people and affecting national economies. The virus caused a serious form of pneumonia and acute...

A Healthy Hajj

by Madeline Sharpe | Oct 15, 2012 | Health, Travel

A Healthy Hajj Think about the biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world, when thousands of people gather together to ring in the New Year. None of these huge gatherings come close to the number of people who participate in the annual pilgrimage that...

Do I Need to Get the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination?

by Ronald St. John | Sep 7, 2012 | Health, Travel

Do I Need to Get the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination? This is a common question for travellers to South and Southeast Asia. The answer is probably not, but it depends. The level of risk for acquiring Japanese Encephalitis (JE) varies a lot depending on your...

How To Avoid Food Poisoning & What To Do If You Get Sick

by Madeline Sharpe | Aug 31, 2012 | Assistance, Health, Travel

How To Avoid Food Poisoning & What To Do If You Get Sick I recently had the pleasure of spending the night with my head over the toilet, unsuccessfully attempting to stymie the endless heaving brought on (probably) by a teeny bit of cookie dough. I was...