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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 • HEALTH • THE BRANDON SUN 11

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VACCINATIONS
Illness and accident can
happen anywhere, and that’s The following is an alpha- • Haemophilus Influenzae • Pneumococcal Disease
when travel insurance comes betical list of diseases against Type B Disease (Hib) • Polio
into play. which vaccination may be • Hepatitis A • Rabies
“I think the biggest thing recommended prior to travel: • Hepatitis B • Tetanus
is to have emergency medical • Chicken Pox • Human Papillomavirus • Tick-Borne Encephali-
insurance in case something • Cholera (Hpv) tis
goes wrong that you are not • Diphtheria • Japanese Encephalitis • Typhoid Fever
planning, at least you’ve got • German Measles (Ru- • Measles • Whooping Cough (Per-
someone to call and some one bella) • Meningococcal Disease tussis)
who can help you.” • Flu (Influenza) • Mumps • Yellow Fever
Foreign Affairs, Trade and
Development Canada and REQUIRED VACCINATIONS Canada, yellow fever vaccination is only given
the Public Health Agency at designated yellow fever vaccination centres.
of Canada have developed a Before entering some countries, you may A list of these centres is available.
booklet called “Well on Your be required to have an International Certifi- Other countries may require additional
Way: A Canadian’s Guide to cate of Vaccination, or Prophylaxis, showing vaccinations. Before you leave Canada, it’s
Healthy Travel Abroad.” that you’ve received a yellow fever vaccina- best to consult with the embassy or consul-
The booklet offers a num- tion in the past 10 years. Other countries may ate of your destination country for up-to-date
ber of helpful travel health require proof of yellow fever vaccination if information on entry and exit requirements.
tips, including: you’ve passed through an area where yellow » Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
• Get a pre-travel individ- fever may occur. Without such proof, you may and the Public Health Agency of Canada
ual health assessment from be refused entry, quarantined or vaccinated. In
a travel health clinic or your
health-care provider. age for both illness and injury. ness, culture shock and the for any prescription drugs.
• Make sure you have full • Be prepared to acclima- effects of heat.
travel health insurance cover- tize to jet lag, altitude sick- • Carry proof of your need » Continued on Page 12

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