Tag Archives: Travel clinic Calgary
Who should worry about Measles?
The CDC has recently reported 6500 cases of measles in Europe. Most of them are in France (go figure) but Spain and the former Yugoslavia has reported their share as well. There have also been reported outbreaks in the USA. … Continue reading
Vaccines and Pregnancy
If you are pregnant and planning on travelling it is very important that you visit a Travel Clinic. There are some vaccines that we never give to pregnant women because of the danger to the fetus. There are vaccines that … Continue reading
Are you Still Recommending Gardasil?
Absolutley! And, it is now recommended for boys and men as well. I am not sure why the males were left out when we know that the HPV virus is sexually transmitted and we know that guys have sex. If … Continue reading
How Effective are Vaccines?
I was recently at a Calgary Wellness Fair and spoke with a woman who contracted Typhoid while working abroad. She was unaware that the vaccine she received didn’t protect her 100%. All of us who work in the field of Travel … Continue reading
Is There Anything I Can Do For Jet Lag?
Jet Lag Before Travel 1. Decrease sleep debt (be well rested before traveling). 2. Hydrate – 6 to 8 glasses of water per day x 3 days 3. No alcohol, caffeine or drugs, 1 day before and during travel. … Continue reading
Visiting Friends and Relatives
If you are returning to your birthplace, you may think you don’t need to be concerned about your health. But that’s not true. People visiting friends and relatives in endemic areas are eight times more likely to get malaria than … Continue reading
Aviation Medical in Calgary
Aviation Medical in Calgary Bowmont Travel Clinic is now doing aviation medicals in Calgary with ECGs and Audiometry done right at our site. No need to book 2 other appointments and spend your time driving all over Calgary when Bowmont … Continue reading
Sick in the Dominican Republic
Just had a Mom in the Calgary clinic with her 7 year old. They just got back from the DR where her child developed vomiting and diarrhea and ended up in the hospital for 4 days. The cost $4000.00. Yes, … Continue reading
How To Find Your Vaccine History
You have plans for another trip and you have looked every where for your vaccine booklet. If you visited Bowmont Travel Clinic in Calgary just give us a call and we will fax you a copy of what we have … Continue reading
10 Health Tips For Travellers
1. Consult with a Health Care Professional (in Calgary call Bowmont Travel Clinic) 2. Acclimatize and Prepare 3. Protect yourself from insects (use 30% DEET and sleep under a premethrin treated bednet) 4. Wear protective footwear 5. Ensure that your … Continue reading