Recommended Immunizations
Recommended Immunizations for Global Travelers – Your Guide from Centrepointe Medical Consultants, Ottawa’s Premier Travel Clinic
Embarking on international travel exposes you to various health risks uncommon in Canada. At Centrepointe Medical Consultants, a leading travel clinic in Ottawa, we offer comprehensive guidance and immunization services to protect you on your global journeys.
Here’s an overview of recommended immunizations for various infections you might encounter abroad.
B Virus:
A rare but serious infection primarily transmitted through macaque monkey bites or scratches, potentially causing severe neurological issues.
Chikungunya:
A mosquito-borne virus causing fever and joint pain, often in tropical regions, with no specific vaccine but preventable through mosquito bite prevention.
COVID-19:
A highly contagious viral respiratory illness with vaccines widely available and recommended, especially for international travel.
Dengue:
Transmitted by mosquitoes, dengue causes flu-like symptoms and, in severe cases, can be life-threatening. Prevention focuses on mosquito bite avoidance.
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease:
Common in children, this contagious viral illness causes sores and rashes and is primarily preventable through good hygiene practices.
Henipavirus Infections
Henipavirus Infections are rare but severe. These viruses are transmitted from animals to humans and can cause serious respiratory and neurological diseases.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis):
A highly contagious respiratory tract infection characterized by severe coughing fits, preventable by vaccine.
Hepatitis A:
A vaccine-preventable liver infection typically contracted through contaminated food or water, common in many parts of the world.
Hepatitis C:
A blood-borne virus affecting the liver, with no vaccine available. Prevention focuses on avoiding risky behaviours like sharing needles.
Hepatitis E:
Similar to hepatitis A, usually contracted through contaminated water, with higher risk in areas with poor sanitation.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV):
A virus affecting the immune system, primarily transmitted through bodily fluids, with no vaccine but preventable through safe practices.
Influenza:
Influenza is a common respiratory infection for which annual vaccines are recommended. This is especially important when travelling due to varying strains globally.
Japanese Encephalitis:
A mosquito-borne virus found in Asia, causing brain inflammation. Vaccination is recommended for travellers to endemic regions.
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS):
A respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, primarily in the Arabian Peninsula, with no specific vaccine available.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV):
A virus affecting the immune system, primarily transmitted through bodily fluids, with no vaccine but preventable through safe practices.
Norovirus:
A highly contagious virus causing gastroenteritis, preventable through proper hygiene and sanitation.
Rabies:
A deadly virus transmitted through animal bites, preventable through vaccination, significant for travellers to high-risk areas.
Perspectives: Rabies Immunization:
Particularly recommended for those traveling to regions with a high risk of exposure to rabid animals.
Smallpox & Other Orthopoxvirus-Associated Infections:
While smallpox has been eradicated, related viruses pose a risk, with vaccines available for specific groups.
Tick-borne encephalitis:
Common in Europe and Asia, this viral infection affects the central nervous system. Vaccines are recommended for travellers to endemic areas.
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers:
A group of illnesses caused by several distinct families of viruses, with no specific vaccines but preventable through avoiding contact with infected hosts.
Zika
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that causes birth defects in infants born to infected mothers. It is preventable through mosquito bite avoidance.
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