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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Period of time.Travellers visiting regions with a risk of typhoid, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation, should speak to a health care professional about vaccination. Tick and insect bite preventionMany diseases are spread by bites from infected ticks and insects like mosquitoes, fleas, or flies. Before you travel, find out what types of ticks or insects are in the area, when they’re most active, and what diseases they can spread.To protect yourself from bites:use an approved bug spray (insect repellent) on exposed skinwear light-coloured, loose clothing made of tightly woven materials like nylon or polyesterwear socks and closed-toe shoessleep under mosquito netting if you’re outdoors or staying in places that aren’t fully encloseddo a full body tick check on yourself, your children, your gear, and any pets you’re travelling with when you return from outdoor activitiesInsect bite and pest preventionPersonal insect repellentsChikungunyaThere is a risk of chikungunya in this country. The level of risk may vary by:seasonyearregionelevationThe virus that causes chikungunya is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It can cause fever and pain in the joints. In some cases, the joint pain can be severe and last for months or years.Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times.Learn more:Insect bite and pest preventionChikungunyaDengue In this country, dengue is a risk to travellers. It is a viral disease spread to humans by mosquito bites.Dengue can cause flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to severe dengue, which can be fatal.The level of risk of dengue changes seasonally, and varies from year to year. The level of risk also varies between regions in a country and can depend on the elevation in the region.Mosquitoes carrying dengue typically bite during the daytime, particularly around sunrise and sunset.Protect yourself from mosquito bites. There is no vaccine or medication available in Canada to prevent dengue. Learn more:DengueInsect bite and pest preventionZika virus Zika virus is a risk in this country. Zika virus is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It can also be sexually transmitted. Zika virus can cause serious birth defects.During your trip:Prevent mosquito bites at all times.Use condoms correctly or avoid sexual contact, particularly if you are pregnant.If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you should discuss the potential risks of travelling to this destination with your health care provider. You may choose to avoid or postpone travel. For more information, see Zika
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