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Travelling with Diabetes

Canadian Diabetes Association - Trip planning information and comprehensive travel checklist.American Diabetes Association - Travel tips and resources.

Travelling with Heart Conditions

Heart and Stroke Information Point - Air travel tips for travellers with heart and stroke illnesses.

Travelling with HIV / AIDS

The Global Database on HIV Travel Restrictions - Country information on HIV travel restrictions.People Living with HIV / AIDS - Tips on travelling with medications.

Travelling with Kidney Ailments

National Kidney Foundation - Travel tips and advice for hemodialysis arrangements abroad.

Travelling with Mobility Issues

Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality - Dedicated to the needs of disabled travellers. Flying With Disability - Primer on facilitating air travel with a disability.Accessible Journeys - Travel planning tips and arrangement of medical equipment rentals abroad.

Travelling with Pulmonary Conditions

European Lung Foundation - Database on oxygen-related services offered by airlines in Europe.Breathin' Easy - Oxygen devices around the world available online or in hardcopy.

Pregnant Travellers

The Pregnant Traveler - Articles and medical resources relating to pregnancy and travel.

Dental Health and Travel

American Dental Association - Advice and resources on dental care issues during travel.

Mental Health and Travel

  • Talk to your health practitioner prior to travel.
  • Do not change your drug regimen shortly before travel. Be well adjusted and familiar with your medication(s).
  • Avoid travel stress. Allow yourself additional travel time and make direct flight arrangements for long trips.
  • Take medication(s) on your regular schedule even when crossing time zones.
  • If possible travel with a family member or a friend familiar with your medication(s).
  • Ensure that medical help is available at your destination. IAMAT has a growing list of mental health practitioners in countries around the world.

Finding a Travel Health Clinic

Canadian Travel Health Clinics American Travel Health Clinics Check with your national public health agency for listings in other countries.

Travel Health Advisories

World Health OrganizationPublic Health Agency of CanadaCenters for Disease Control and Prevention

Professional Organizations

International Society of Travel Medicine American Society of Tropical Medicine and HygieneWilderness Medical Society International Society of Mountain MedicineInternational Society of Infectious Diseases



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