WINNIPEG – With the weather continuing to cool down, many Manitobans are looking to escape the cold with a hot trip.
Before you pack your bags, there are important immunizations to consider in advance.
London Drugs pharmacist Rose Lyons recommends pharmacist Rose Lyons joined the Morning News Monday to share her top tips when preparing for your trip.
“It’s important to go in and see a professional, it can be a pharmacist or a doctor at least four to six weeks before you’re planning to leave,” Lyons said.
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Lyons recommends planning a visit with a health care practitioner in advance so you can get an assessment of the preventative measures you can take.
“They’re going to base this assessment on things like what activities you’re planning to do, how long you’re planning to go for and where you’re going,” Lyons said.
Jet lag, sea sickness, traveler’s diarrhea and heat related illness are a few of the topics a doctor or pharmacist can review with you.
Lyons said both Twinrix and Dukoral are common vaccines travellers ask for before heading on vacation.
“Twinrix is a Hepatitis A and B shot… Hepatitis A specifically is found in water,” Lyons said. “It does take six months to get your full series of Twinrix.”
The oral vaccine Dukoral helps with travellers diarrhea and is available over the counter, so you can ask your pharmacist for it.
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