Michele says...
Your best bet is to consult the Public Health Agency of Canada for travel health reports and a list of travel medicine clinics across Canada, where specialists can give advice on what medicines you might need for your trip as well as provide the necessary vaccinations. Savvy voyagers also avoid uncooked foods in tropical destinations, drink bottled water and pack a strong mosquito repellent.

A travel writer extraordinaire, Michele Sponagle has visited more than 40 countries around the world. Send her your travel questions here.