Uxbridge Travel Health Clinic

07/13/2024

Hot off the press!

Dr. Husain shares five essential tips to consider for lessening risks for travel-related illnesses and safety

09/29/2023

Please take time today to reflect on the injustices and pain the Indigenous endured. How can each one of us contribute to Reconciliation?

03/17/2023

Today, the Government of Canada announced that it will remove the temporary border measures in place for air travellers entering Canada on flights originating from the People’s Republic of , and , effective March 17, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. EDT.

If you are boarding a flight to Canada originating from one of these regions before March 17, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, you will still be required to provide proof of a molecular or antigen test result to the air carrier before boarding, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status.

This applies to:
• travel to Canada with connecting flights through other countries
• transiting through Canada with onwards travel to another country

For more information on the removal of these health measures: http://ow.ly/hkW250Nkxi9

03/15/2023

Do you have plans to travel abroad for or ? Here are some tips to follow before and throughout your journey to help protect yourself and others:

• Stay up to date with your and routine vaccinations
• Visit a health care provider to discuss your travel plans and receive the appropriate vaccinations, medications and travel advice
• Check out our Travel Advice and Advisories webpage to see if there are any health risks for your destination

For more info and tips, please visit: http://ow.ly/ps9G50NbgE9

03/15/2023

Canadians in ! We have updated our travel advice due to storm which has caused flooding and landslides. A state of emergency has been declared in many departments. For more information: http://ow.ly/Pc5b50Ng8po

03/10/2023

FYI for upcoming travel plans during March Break

Outbreaks of are occurring worldwide. Anyone who has not previously had or is not vaccinated against measles is at risk of being infected when they are travelling outside of Canada.

Before travelling, check out our to learn more about this virus and how you can protect yourself: http://ow.ly/fmm350NeuKg

01/20/2023

09/15/2022

Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada.

08/28/2022

Dear colleagues and friends, The Journal of Travel Medicine's current issue is quite different to previous ones as it focuses on non-infectious diseases. I would like to highlight the studies on a

08/24/2022

Planning a cruise? Some requirements for boarding may be different depending on where you are boarding and which countries your ship will visit.

If your ship is stopping in or returning to Canada, mandatory requirements for all travellers, including Canadians, include pre-embarkation testing and ArriveCAN submission.

For more information, visit: http://ow.ly/Xj0E50KobIm

08/23/2022

Anyone, regardless of s*x, race, gender or s*xual orientation, can get if they come into close contact with someone who has the virus. When it comes to talking about any infectious disease, stigmatization can lead to a misunderstanding of risks and negative health outcomes.

Learn more about monkeypox and how it spreads: http://ow.ly/R6ei50KaXRh

08/19/2022

Before you travel, make sure you’re up to date on routine vaccines, like MMR and varicella. Routine vaccinations protect you from diseases that can spread quickly. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3cIEzmc

08/15/2022

Before travelling this summer, make sure you know all of the symptoms and signs of , as there are cases in many countries: http://ow.ly/GNVs50K4Qwu

08/08/2022

Before travelling abroad, visit a health care provider who can assess your needs and help you prevent illness and injury by providing vaccination services and preventative medication.

Health risks can vary depending on the length of your trip and your destination. Learn more and protect your at http://ow.ly/X8ef50K4Qh6

08/01/2022

Stop the spread of disease – Immunize Canada’s informative infographic | https://bit.ly/3s0qZ2r

08/01/2022

Les risques, transmission, symptômes et traitement de l'hépatite B

08/01/2022

Immunize Canada is a partnership of national non-governmental, professional, health, consumer, government and private sector organizations with a specific in...

07/30/2022

07/21/2022

You may be at risk for a number of preventable diseases while travelling abroad. Make sure you are aware and up-to-date with the vaccinations recommended for your destination.

Discuss the health risks of your destination, and which medications or vaccines might be right for you, with a health care provider at least six weeks before travelling. http://ow.ly/G3zC50K0vbY

07/21/2022

Traveling abroad? Before you go, make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines and all your travel vaccines. Check out CDC’s destinations page for the latest info on healthy travel to your destination: https://bit.ly/2yDqkY6

07/18/2022

Taking a family vacation this summer? Before you go, make sure all eligible family members are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines is the best way to protect yourself and slow the spread of COVID-19. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3aauF7o

06/14/2022

While vaccination will no longer be a requirement to board a plane, train or vessel (not including cruise ships) within Canada as of June 20, all travellers entering Canada must continue to follow all entry requirements.

Unless exempt, all travellers eligible to enter Canada who do not qualify as fully vaccinated must: provide a valid pre-entry test result, be tested with COVID-19 molecular tests on arrival and Day 8 and quarantine for 14 days.

All travellers entering Canada continue to be required to input their mandatory information in ArriveCAN within 72 hours before their arrival in Canada. If not, they may be fined up to $5K, have to test on arrival and quarantine for 14 days.

The Government of Canada will continue to work closely with provinces and territories to ensure everyone eligible can get boosted and keep their vaccinations up–to-date, as it is the best way to maintain the highest levels of protection against COVID-19.

For more information: http://ow.ly/ihbi50Jxpy4

05/30/2022

Architecturally mind blowing 🤯

The Sumela Monastery in Turkey’s Black Sea Province of Trabzon.

05/02/2022

📣 Travellers returning to or entering Canada:

As of April 25, 2022, the Government of Canada no longer requires fully vaccinated travellers arriving to Canada to:

• report if they develop signs or symptoms after arrival;
• mask while in public (unless otherwise indicated to do so);
• quarantine if another traveller in the same travel group exhibits signs or symptoms or tests positive;
• maintain a list of close contacts and places visited.

Travellers must still follow all local public health requirements, even for the measures mentioned above.

All travellers, regardless of vaccination status, must continue to submit their information in ArriveCAN within 72 hours before their arrival to Canada and/or before boarding a plane or cruise ship destined for Canada. Ensure you download the latest version of the app!

Check the latest entry requirements prior to your arrival in Canada here: http://ow.ly/2mWA50IQcwG