Health Canada has recently posted the following travel advisories:
Reports of Gastrointestinal Illness - in the Dominican Republic - Released: January 20, 2005 Click Here for More
Typhoid Fever
Click on images below for detailed Typhoid Fever facts and prevention information.
Be prepared. Your local Travel Clinic can help you plan for a safe and healthy adventure. What Is It?
Typhoid fever is a serious illness caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi.
These bacteria are spread through contaminated food, drink or water and can spread from person to person. They thrive in places with poor sanitation.
Symptoms can include chills and fever (which can exceed 40°C or 104°F), headache, tiredness, dizziness, loss of appetite and nausea,
stomach pains and constipation or diarrhea.
Your risk of becoming ill with typhoid fever is greater if:
you will be travelling to places off the beaten track;
you will be eating and drinking in places where food and drink may be contaminated because of sanitation problems;
you have a weakened immune system - for example, if you have AIDS, are HIV positive,or are having chemotherapy;
you have low levels of gastric acid - for example, if you have had a gastrectomy, or if you take antacids or medications for ulcers.
Where Is It?
Prevention Tips
Follow strict food and water precautions while travelling.
Ensure all food is well cooked - especially meat and seafood.
Consume only canned or commercially bottled drinks.
Ensure ice cubes are made from purified water.
Eat only fruits and vegetables that you wash and peel yourself.
Avoid cold cuts, salads, watermelon and puddings.
Available Immunizations
Typhim-Vi® reduces your risk of becoming ill with typhoid fever.
Another injection of Typhim-Vi® is recommended after 3 years if you plan to travel again to an area where the disease exists.
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