Vaccinations 

What is Chickenpox (Varicella)? Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. "A blister-like rash comes across the body and it is common for those infected to have between 250 and 500 itchy, annoying blisters. Babies, adults, and...

Cholera What is Cholera and how Does it Spread?Cholera is an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the toxigenic bacterium Vibrio Cholerae serogroup O1 or O139. The Cholera bacterium is usually found in water or food sources that have been...

Hepatitis A Vaccine What Is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease that can cause mild to severe illness. The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water or through direct contact with an infectious person. Almost...

Hepatitis B VaccineWhat Is Hepatitis B?Hepatitis B is a contagious virus that is transmitted through blood; blood products, and other body fluids (such as semen). Travellers can become infected through unprotected sex with an infected person, injection drug use, and...

Influenza (Flu)What is Influenza (Flu) and how does it Spread?Influenza, or the flu, is a viral infection that spreads from person-to-person. Influenza spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes or even talks. Droplets can land up to six feet away and be inhaled...

Japanese Encephalitis What is Japanese Encephalitis and How does it Spread?Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a flavivirus related to dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile viruses, and is spread by mosquitoes. There is no cure for the disease. Treatment is focused on...

MalariaWhat is Malaria and how Does it Spread?Malaria is a feverish illness and it is a mosquito-borne disease spread through a mosquito bite from a female Anopheles mosquito that is infected with a Plasmodium parasite; left untreated, it can be fatal. What is Malaria...

What is Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and How does it Spread?This is called German measles or Rubella, which is a disease spread through the air by breathing, coughing and sneezing. Should avoid sharing items, like cups or drink cans. The virus can also live on...

PolioWhat is Polio and How does it Spread?Polio is a potentially deadly, life-altering disease caused by a virus that affects the nervous system and attacks the brain and spinal cord, often making the patient paralyzed. Mainly spread by person-to-person contact by...

RabiesWhat is Rabies and How does it spread?Rabies is a contagious and fatal viral disease of dogs and other mammals transmissible through the saliva to humans and causing madness and convulsions. Travellers can become infected through the virus that is spread in the...