New Strain of Avian Flu in China — Update To date, Chinese authorities have reported a total of 38 patients with influenza A (H7N9) virus in different cities in China. There have…
New Strain of Avian Flu in China There is a new strain of avian flu called H7N9 in China. It is generating intense media interest, although so far there only have…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…