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Traveling While Pregnant: When Is It Safe and What You Need to Know
For many people, pregnancy is a wonderful time that is full of excitement and future planning. Sometimes this may also include thinking about whether it is safe to travel. Maybe you are visiting family, or it is simply a last chance to travel before the baby arrives. But if you are expecting, then you are probably wondering if it is safe to travel while pregnant. Let us break down the basics about traveling during a normal pregnancy. We will also look at what risks to watc

Najme Karami
Aug 153 min read


From Cowpox to COVID: The Fascinating Journey of Vaccines
When you roll up your sleeve for a vaccine before you go travelling, you probably do not stop to think about where this lifesaving idea came from. But the story of vaccines is one of curiosity and clever thinking. It also involved some brave experiments that changed the course of human history. And what is the best part? It is not just about the science. It is about how observation and common sense led to these discoveries that have saved millions of lives. A Quick Look Back

Najme Karami
Aug 153 min read


Measles on the Move in Canada: What’s Happening and How to Stay Safe
Lately, measles has popped up more in Canada than it has in years and it is something every traveler and parent should know about. Even though measles was once considered to be completely eliminated, a new outbreak has changed that. What’s Going On Right Now? From January to mid-April 2025, Canada reported a whopping 1,069 confirmed or probable measles cases across seven provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward

Najme Karami
Aug 123 min read
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