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By Hamilton Travel Clinic Travel Tips

20 Dec: Holiday Travel Tips During COVID

As the holiday season is upon us, many people are traveling internationally to visit friends and family. Or simply to…

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Nine month old Emabet is about to receive her measles vaccination, in Ethiopia's Merawi province.
By Hamilton Travel Clinic Travel Health Alerts

05 Jun: First Malaria Vaccine Approved by World Health Organization

After 30 years of development, the world’s first vaccine against malaria received approval for use in African children from the…

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By Hamilton Travel Clinic Before You Go Travel with a Disability

24 Jan: A Guide to Travelling with a Disability: What You Should Know

Whether it’s a spinal cord injury, joint disorder, or mental illness, travelling with a disability can be difficult. You may…

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By The Conversation Coronavirus COVID-19

12 Dec: Which Age Group—Old or Young—Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine First May Depend on Timing

By Chris Bauch, University of Waterloo; Madhur Anand, University of Guelph, and Peter C. Jentsch, University of Waterloo COVID-19 vaccines…

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By Hamilton Travel Clinic Coronavirus Travel Health Alerts

05 Feb: Coronavirus Travel Advisory Canada: Here’s What Canadians Should Know

Since the first case of novel coronavirus was reported in China in late December 2019, this new strain of virus…

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By Hamilton Travel Clinic Travel Health Alerts

01 Mar: Travel Health News – February 2019

Measles outbreaks keep spreading to popular travel destinations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued travel notices for…

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By Hamilton Travel Clinic Travel Health Alerts

18 Nov: Measles Outbreaks Reported in Israel, New Zealand, Moldova, and Colombia [Updated]

Travellers planning trips to Israel, New Zealand, Moldova, or Colombia should get vaccinated against the measles before departing, warns the…

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By Hamilton Travel Clinic Travel Health Alerts

08 Nov: Bring Bug Protection! Dengue Fever Outbreak Reported in Senegal

Travellers headed to Senegal should take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites due to an outbreak of dengue fever….

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By Hamilton Travel Clinic Travel Health Alerts

18 Oct: CDC Warns Pregnant Travellers about Rubella Outbreak in Japan

Travellers headed to Japan should get vaccinated against rubella to protect themselves from an outbreak in the country, advises the Centers for…

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The Travel Doctor
The Travel Doctor
Based on 8 Google reviews
A W
A W
2020-09-08
Great doctor! He's very helpful and listens to my concerns. I've known him my whole life (he delivered me). So it's nice to have that comfort and rapport.
Jay Reid
Jay Reid
2020-08-22
This doctor knows this stuff can't be fooled that's why I have him for a doctor
Tom Jacques
Tom Jacques
2020-02-10
Dr Walter and I go back 30 years. He is an excellent doctor and an excellent man.

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