With the rising cases of measles, the CBC’s The National visited Summit Health’s Toronto Travel Clinic to learn more about how we are protecting travelers and some concerns around vaccine procurement for travel clinics. View the video on CBC
CTV News talks about the rising case of measles in Ontario and visits our Etobicoke travel clinic to learn more about how Summit Health Travel Clinics protect travelers. View the original story here https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2885775
Rabies is a deadly virus that affects the central nervous system, leading to a wide range of symptoms, ultimately resulting in death if not treated promptly. The virus is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected animals. Fortunately, rabies is preventable through vaccination, and understanding the difference between pre-exposure and post-exposure rabies vaccinations is crucial … Read more
Yellow fever, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in certain parts of Africa and South America, poses a significant risk to travelers visiting these regions. To safeguard your health and meet international travel requirements, obtaining a yellow fever vaccine is essential for those planning to visit these endemic areas. In Toronto, the process of finding … Read more
At our travel clinics across the Greater Toronto Area, we prioritize your well-being, offering comprehensive travel health services. With four strategically located clinics, including Etobicoke, Downtown Toronto, Midtown Toronto, and North York, we are committed to providing accessible and expert care to meet all your travel health needs. Etobicoke Travel Clinic Visit our Etobicoke Travel … Read more
The North York Travel Clinic is expanding its horizons by extending its operating hours to better cater to the schedules of our vibrant community in North York, Scarborough and Toronto. Now, we’re at your service from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM – because your travel health is our priority! In our mission … Read more
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common and potentially serious respiratory infection that affects people of all ages, especially infants and older adults. While infants have long been the focus of RSV prevention efforts, older adults have often been overlooked. However, a new RSV vaccine called Arexvy, developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), is changing the landscape … Read more
@CBCNews explores cases of malaria in Florida and Texas with a visit to Summit Health Travel Clinics. Learn more about Summit Health Travel Clinics and our Toronto travel clinic locations at https://cliniquevoyageur.ca #seetheworldsafely #travelhealthcare
The Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is commonly used by healthcare professionals to detect tuberculosis (TB) infection and is the test we perform at Summit Health. In this post, we will delve into how the Mantoux TST works at Summit Health, including the process of an initial appointment and the subsequent follow-up reading appointment. What … Read more
Yellow fever is a serious viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that is endemic in tropical regions of Africa and South America. To prevent the spread of the disease, many countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination for travelers entering their borders. The international community has implemented a system to manage yellow fever vaccination status and … Read more
