by Madeline Sharpe | Jun 2, 2014 | Travel
You can help spot health problems during FIFA World Cup in Brazil The Brazilian Ministry of Health has created “HEALTHY CUP” which is a free world cup app for mobile devices. It’s a simple app that relies on voluntary participation by visitors or residents in Brazil...
by Madeline Sharpe | Feb 25, 2014 | Travel
Are YOU Spreading Measles? When measles outbreaks occur anywhere in the world at any time, unvaccinated travellers may be exposed, becoming infected and inadvertently spreading the disease when they travel to their home countries before they become ill (e.g., during...
by Madeline Sharpe | Feb 3, 2014 | Travel
Don’t Drink Raw Date-Palm Sap in Bangladesh In Bangladesh, raw date palm sap is collected during the cold season from mid-October to mid-March. Date palm sap harvesters (gachhis) shave one side of the date palm tree near the top in a V shape. They then place a bamboo...
by Madeline Sharpe | Jan 9, 2014 | Travel
Tips to Stay Safe at the Winter Olympics Here are some tips for travelling to Sochi and Russia for the Winter Olympics. Make sure your childhood vaccinations are up-to-date. Also vaccination against hepatitis A is a good idea (link to Sitata country description for...
by Madeline Sharpe | Dec 26, 2013 | Travel
“Cannibal Sandwiches” CAN BE BAD FOR YOU! Earlier this year in January, health authorities in Wisconsin received reports of seriously ill persons who were infected with the type of E.coli bacteria that can cause kidney failure. An investigation into the cause of the...
