http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/pub-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada - Travel Health Advisories from the Public Health Agency of Canada en-ca Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:01:44 -0500 5 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#57b1578bdf62952ed7ce44d604270c55 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2010/yf_brazil100312-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that travellers get vaccinated against yellow fever and protect themselves from mosquito bites when going to certain areas of Brazil. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:02:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#bc457925117aadd93fdc3e02db1e8f0b http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2010/food021610-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that travellers be aware of the risks and use safe food and water practices. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#88ab09820be4678d61d22af7cf0c5e9e http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2010/dengue011310-eng.php Outbreaks caused by four types of the dengue fever virus have increased in the past 25 years. About 40% of the world's population live in areas where there is a risk of dengue fever. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#1fb47205174e669cb0b05d7c8d3f15ba http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2010/haiti021010-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends that Canadians avoid all non-essential travel to Haiti following a major earthquake. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:51:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#5419a3a625e9ba02beccc47456550d36 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2010/meas-roug-012610-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is recommending prevention measures against measles for travellers Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:38:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#21c4956759e11ecd279af329524476b2 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2010/h1n1_global-012110-eng.php This travel health notice is being provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) in response to the outbreak of H1N1 flu virus. This document has been developed to protect the health of Canadian travellers. This travel health notice is based on current available scientific information about the H1N1 influenza virus, and is subject to review and change as new information becomes available. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#88167308e2f6e40e42664c8105812d7d http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2010/haiti011910-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends that Canadians avoid all non-essential travel to Haiti following a major earthquake. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:45:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#ed47451357da3ec27be6df7bcae56293 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2010/dengue011310-eng.php Outbreaks caused by four types of the dengue fever virus have increased in the past 25 years. About 40% of the world's population live in areas where there is a risk of dengue fever. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#9775d2dd35eddfb2cd8618d525ff0152 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2010/meningococcal011210-eng.php Meningococcal disease is a serious and sometimes fatal bacterial infection of the tissue surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#cdfd024421122a4392b41f979250eb07 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/dengue091209-eng.php Dengue fever is the most common viral disease spread to humans by mosquitoes. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#e03ca4103c660ee1e8144c1d01402e60 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/h1n1_global-091119-eng.php This travel health notice is being provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) in response to the outbreak of H1N1 flu virus. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#c50bbe8e627c052de32a44e0d9fd5f8b http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/hadj-piligrim091026-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is notifying travellers of health precautions for the Hajj 1430 / 2009 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#487cb343fed16347637b611a878c4b53 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/h1n1_global-090914-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is monitoring cases of H1N1 flu virus in all countries including Mexico and the United States Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:45:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#9859b48d83fbe8c4d6b3abc3625a6f00 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/p-plague-090818-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is notifying travellers of an outbreak of pneumonic plague in China Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#9bb24a1a5314192c8d0d1fa878a6c33d http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/meas-roug-090805-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reminds travellers that the best way to avoid getting measles is to get vaccinated. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:07:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#117f570e2aa9295b29dc8147eeb2b79e http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/polio_nigeria_090727-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is recommending prevention measures against polio Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:07:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#3006e862c826ee0f36aad6d505c0553e http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/h1n1_global-090722-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is monitoring cases of H1N1 flu virus in all countries including Mexico and the United States Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:44:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#d3edc9905356ccdb29b9e2d3dc57c150 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/chikungunya090720-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is monitoring chikungunya virus globally Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:15:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#0f268b55be33712060a0ee718c44e818 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/yf_brazil090626-eng.php The Ministry of Health of Brazil has updated the areas of risk for human cases Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:15:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#65c7778afca4ec4a2771100cd5b1c270 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/chol-zim-090622-eng.php The Ministry of Health in Zimbabwe has reported that the number of cholera cases and deaths has declined. On June 9th, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the outbreak of cholera affecting all provinces in the country appears to be ending. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:15:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#4923acccecebeccf839241624afce125 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/h1n1_cal-tex-090529-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to monitor the spread of H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) in the United States. Please refer to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention New Window for current information on the number of cases and states affected. Fri, 29 May 2009 17:30:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#91eb17fb74b3bca213489aa4d597a7d9 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/hsf-outside_na-090529-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada, with the World Health Organization, continues to monitor the spread of cases of H1N1 flu virus in several countries around the world. Fri, 29 May 2009 17:30:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#f9d758cd7dc60ef6b0d1a887e846f393 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/h1n1-mexico-090529-eng.php Given that the latest information from Mexico indicates the risk of contracting the virus has decreased and that nearly all of the cases reported in Canada and the United States have been mild, as of May 18, 2009, the Public Health Agency of Canada no longer recommends Canadians postpone elective or non-essential travel to Mexico. Fri, 29 May 2009 17:30:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#f710a9649e48c682558a4eb41b2d2c6e http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/h1n1-mexico-090518-eng.php Given that the latest information from Mexico indicates the risk of contracting the virus has decreased and that nearly all of the cases reported in Canada and the United States have been mild, as of May 18, 2009, the Public Health Agency of Canada no longer recommends Canadians postpone elective or non-essential travel to Mexico. Mon, 18 May 2009 14:45:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#94b80c83caebf031c320f6081da181e8 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/hsf-mexico-090430-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada is monitoring cases of human swine influenza in Mexico, PHAC is Recommending Avoiding non-Essential Travel Fri, 01 May 2009 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#a4bf6f9af9a571e2196936a2be134bbd http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/h1n1_cal-tex-090430-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to monitor the spread of H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) in the United States. Please refer to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention New Window for current information on the number of cases and states affected. Fri, 01 May 2009 10:30:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#bb0e9d94976b8dd5cd96ffea14b79c60 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/hsf-outside_na-090430-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada, with the World Health Organization, continues to monitor the spread of cases of H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) in several countries around the world. Fri, 01 May 2009 10:15:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#edfbeeba1029f4aeb456da07076dc4f7 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/hsf-mexico-090427-eng.php The Government of Mexico has reported an outbreak of human swine influenza throughout Mexico. This strain of swine influenza virus has never been identified in humans before. The number of reported cases, as well as deaths, has risen steadily throughout the month of April and is now affecting most regions of Mexico. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:00:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#737666db249b5a6d5665a9f02a29b126 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/h1n1-cal-tex-090427-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada is tracking a number of cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) (swine flu) identified in the United States. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:05:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#d11b35fc867915cc17aa4e06e043c2d9 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/h1n1-cal-tex-090425-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada is tracking a number of cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) (swine flu) identified in the states of California and Texas. None of the cases involves direct contact with pigs which is usually how the virus is spread to humans. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:05:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#8fda97302d958a37764c167c5748eb8e http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/influenza_mexico_090425-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada is tracking clusters of severe respiratory illness with deaths in Mexico. Since March 18, clusters of cases have been reported in multiple regions in Mexico, including in Mexico City, San Luis Potosi, Oaxaca and Baja California Norte. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:05:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#f0a9f481106c5825fe19f329b55b4cd9 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/hfm-mpb-090414-eng.php China?s Ministry of Health has reported over 115,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, including 50 deaths and 773 severe cases. Officials have identified that the majority of the cases were affected by enterovirus 71. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:22:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#bcee2587a65b2cf31f026f13bfb78682 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/men-india-090406-eng.php As of March 25, 2009, the Ministry of Health in India has reported 140 cases and 32 deaths of meningococcal disease serotype A in the Indian states that are bordered by Bangladesh to the west and Myanmar to the east (states of Tripura, Meghalaya and Mizoram). Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:22:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#3d7eb25f04b83ec4ca8e78473be5fd3f http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/men-afri-090327-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is recommending prevention measures against meningococcal disease in Africa. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:30:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#b16ad5818eadfec2493116421addb119 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/chol-zim-090325-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is recommending prevention measures against cholera in Zimbabwe and surrounding countries Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:30:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#a17d032e90f4eb704aa693940ee80e45 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/dengue090318-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is recommending prevention measures against dengue fever for travellers. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:50:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#aa1e41d3829db60a02f0265334ef1594 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/men-afri-090306-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends vaccination against meningitis for anyone travelling to countries with high rates of meningitis. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#47186d5c7823cfd4660afa2ceca25a50 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/polio090306-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends that travellers get vaccinated against polio (poliomyelitis) when going to countries where there is a risk of infection .This includes Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Nigeria, among others. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#d49c3fc7b18900ec0bdd931e171fc9bf http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/meas-roug-090225-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reminds travellers that the best way to avoid getting measles is to get vaccinated. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:30:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#6c1c1d862dad6478de3235d3452b391c http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/chol-zim-090223-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is recommending prevention measures against cholera in Zimbabwe and surrounding countries Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#6fca44f5ed3aa2ce444d2313a3add1c0 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/h5n1_090211-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is monitoring the occurrence of Avian Influenza worldwide Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:59:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#e62ed69ee8656c2403a286ab642689a4 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2009/yf_brazil090120-eng.php Brazil has announced that there are changes to the areas of risk for yellow fever. You should get vaccinated against yellow fever and protect yourself from mosquito bites when going to certain areas of Brazil. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#77ef37b503527ea2e887e21f68badffa http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2008/chol-zim-081212-eng.php The Ministry of Health in Zimbabwe has reported an outbreak of cholera affecting all provinces in the country. Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that usually causes diarrhea and/or vomiting. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:30:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#f6a5179765e918a3edcaf8c537792c5d http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2008/mal-081204-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is recommending prevention measures against malaria Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#49fe6e4446c6245f9ab3307d1c197a71 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2008/hadj-piligrim081107-eng.php The Hajj is the largest annual gathering in the world. Over two million people from nearly every country attend this spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Hajj season takes place this year between December 6 and 9, 2008. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#cd6fe165770869de36c9e80f7e8d5962 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2008/mel_china_chine-eng.php The Ministry of Health of China has confirmed that melamine contaminated milk and milk products are responsible for kidney problems in over 6000 infants, including several who have died. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#1f4d675fd81dccf3afea956136a9769d http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2008/yf_fj_ci-eng.php The Ministry of Health of Côte D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has recently reported an outbreak of yellow fever in and around the city of Abidjan. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#1b495f17eea67a782ddf96a76bab6710 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2008/mhf-fhm080722-eng.php Following the recent report of a Dutch tourist who died of Marburg haemorrhagic fever upon her return to the Netherlands after visiting caves in Uganda in June 2008, the Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that travellers avoid entering caves, where bats may be present, in countries known to harbour the Marburg haemorrhagic virus. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:10:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#88a7ad1605bfc4fdb690b7839aba9bbb http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2008/meas-roug080616-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) continues to remind travellers to get vaccinated to protect themselves against measles. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:20:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#ab8b3388b298b8a114087781a6fce68b http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2008/hfm080521-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is monitoring an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease, caused by enterovirus 71, occurring in China and surrounding areas including Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. Wed, 21 May 2008 17:40:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/tm-mv-eng.xml#731ee4f170cf35087cd57059556a64ea http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2008/yf_brazil080429-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada is monitoring an outbreak of Yellow Fever in Brazil Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:15:00 -0400