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Hajj and Umrah vaccinations

Plan for your pilgrimage and book an appointment today. Saudi Arabia has specific vaccine requirements in order to enter for Hajj or Umrah.  These requirements are located here. Vaccination for meningococcal meningitis must be documented for entry.  This is an important public health issue as this illness is  spread between persons via respiratory secretions.  Crowded Continue Reading
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Recent Zika virus diagnosis in Alberta highlights need for pre-travel health consults

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 30, 2013 Canada’s first reported case of Zika virus shows the importance of seeking travel health advice prior to and after an overseas trip. CTV News reported yesterday that an Albertan visiting Thailand on a holiday in January became ill upon their return and was diagnosed with this rare disease which Continue Reading
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