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- Hey, we're here with Lily Liang,
a registered pharmacist with London Drugs.
And today we are talking about getting your shots
before you travel.
Now, Lily, people in Canada might not think
about getting shots here,
but if they're going to be traveling
then it's actually something they need
to be thinking about right?
- Absolutely, so here in Canada we're pretty fortunate.
We don't really have to worry about a lot of conditions,
for example, Yellow Fever, Typhoid or Japanese Encephalitis.
- Yeah, those sound pretty serious.
I'm guessing they probably are.
- Yeah, you really don't want to be catching them.
Depending on whereabouts you're traveling,
they can be pretty serious risks.
So definitely something that you don't really
want to catch during your trip.
- So I guess what sort of illnesses
should we be thinking about then?
- That really depends on whereabouts you're going
and what you plan to do while you're there.
So if, for example, if you're traveling to Southeast Asia,
you may need different things
than if you're going to South America.
And then the risks will be different
if you're going to the major city
versus if you're doing the jungle trek.
- And how do we know what kind of risks
we'll be facing then?
- You really don't want to be guessing this stuff,
so talk to a pharmacist or a healthcare professional.
And make sure you have the right information.
So in London Drugs we do have
certified travel clinic pharmacists
that can give you professional advice
on which vaccination you will need along with guidance
on how you can protect yourself and your family.
Also there are countries where you might need
proof of vaccination which we can also provide as well.
- That's great, that's lots of information
I'll have to pop in before my next trip then.
Thanks for watching.
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