TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 05/23/12 — Attention Health, Travel & Lifestyle Editors
Travelers to other countries often face health issues they wouldn-t ordinarily experience at home. “That-s why it-s important to check with your family doctor well in advance,” says , Vice President of Medical Affairs, for . “You should ensure your routine are up to date and have travel related prescriptions for illnesses such as travelers- diarrhea and altitude sickness before you go. Some vaccines require a series over time and the best way to protect yourself is to plan ahead.”
Here is a checklist for travelers:
Be careful!! The number one cause of death in young adults while abroad is motor vehicle accidents. Wear a seatbelt when one is available, a bike helmet etc.
— MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP. Dr. Brown is a family physician and international and national speaker on health prevention and wellness. She was awarded Physician of the Year 2011, by KMH, an international diagnostic facility and recipient of the prestigious Enid Johnson MacLeod Award from the Federation of Medical Women of Canada for teaching in women-s health. Dr. Brown is also Vice-President, Medical Affairs, for Medisys Health Group, promoting preventative health.
About Medisys ()
Medisys Health Group provides individual and executive health assessments and develops comprehensive health management solutions for companies across Canada. It also operates Travel Clinics. Medisys offices are located in Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver.
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Marjorie Wallens
0 – 416-961-5924 or Cell – 416-708-3783