Algoma Public Health
Travel Health
There are steps you can take to avoid getting sick while travelling! Review the information on this page, learn about your destination, and recognize the potential risks related to it.
Travelling outside of Canada? You may need certain vaccines and/or medications before you travel to reduce your risk of getting sick! Go to the Government of Canada’s Travel vaccinations website and enter in your destination to see which pre-travel vaccines and medications are recommended. For more information on travel vaccines and travel advisories visit Trip Prep or the Government of Canada Travel Advice and Advisories.
It is important to visit a health care professional or a travel health clinic two to three months before you travel to review your vaccination history and assess your health care and immunization needs.
Key Documents for Healthy Travel
- Health card
- Immunization record (including Yellow Fever immunization certificates if required by your destination country)
- List of medications
- Itinerary
Important Resources for Healthy Travel
Planning a trip outside Canada? These trusted resources can help you stay healthy and prepared.
Other Travel Precautions









