Dangers in Canada
Rating: 9,7/10 (4436 votes)  OttawaCanada is an interesting country with a wide variety of landscapes, here you can visit the ocean coast, see mountains and prairies. Any tourist will find something to see. In order to avoid any troubles while traveling, you should be aware of all the dangers and risks that may await you in Canada. In terms of health, Canada is safe enough for tourists. The biggest nuisance that can be expected is the polluted air of cities. In addition to the high level of air pollution, sometimes acid rain occurs, which negatively affects forests, lakes and human health. Pollution is caused by emissions from metal smelting, coal heating and from vehicles. Short-term exposure to polluted air can cause irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and nasopharynx. Polluted air is especially harmful for people who suffer from chronic diseases, as an exacerbation may begin.  Legionella pneumophila bacteriaWhen traveling to Canada, you do not need to be vaccinated. But there are vaccinations that are recommended if you travel far from home. It is best to check with your healthcare professional before traveling to check for the recommended vaccinations. In Canada, there have been cases when people fell ill with Legionnaires' disease. This lung disease is caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila. The symptoms of the disease resemble pneumonia. It is treated with antibiotics. Legionnaires' disease can be infected with a faulty air conditioning system. Ticks that are found in rural areas are also dangerous for tourists. They are carriers of Lyme disease. The symptoms of infection are the appearance of headaches, fever, fatigue, and rash. At an early stage, the disease is treated with antibiotics. To avoid a tick bite, you should walk in closed clothes in the countryside and in the forest. If a tick bites you, do not pull it out yourself, but rather consult a doctor.  The causative agent of Lyme diseaseA lot of surfers come to Canada. When surfing, there is a high chance of lacerations and cuts in the neck and head, arms and legs, and body. The danger of these injuries is that infection from the ocean water can be brought in. The second are injuries sustained from collisions with the ocean floor. These injuries depend on the topography of the bottom. The third place is occupied by injuries from collisions between surfers and blows against their boards. Alpine skiing is very popular in the country, and it also belongs to sports where there is a high level of injuries, especially skiing and snowboarding. The most common injuries are fractures, bruises and sprains of the arms and legs. You have to be ready all the time for the need for medical assistance, and sometimes you may need a special mode of transport to evacuate from the highway. Cold weather is more likely to catch cold or frostbite. The first sign of hypothermia is the appearance of hunger, headache, chills, drowsiness, loss of limb sensitivity.  Alpine skiing in CanadaDrinking water and food in Canada is of high quality and meets all requirements. Tap water can be consumed, but it is not recommended to drink water from reservoirs, as you can get sick with gastrointestinal diseases. In terms of security in Canada, pickpocketing has increased in recent years, with the majority occurring in tourist areas. You should be especially wary of the outskirts of Ottawa and Montreal, and you also need to be careful in the metro and at train stations.  Montreal MetroCanada has a public health system. The professional level of Canadian doctors is quite high, and the hospitals are equipped with modern equipment. There are very long queues at clinics and hospitals. Medicines are mainly sold by prescription, pain relievers can be bought without a prescription, expectorants and diet pills. The prices for medicines, as well as for medical services, are very high. If there is no insurance, a doctor's appointment will cost $ 70, and a day in a general ward will cost $ 200. To call emergency services: police, fire department and ambulance, you need to call 911. Paramedic service (medical assistance) - 411. To obtain a visa to travel to Canada, you need a lot of documents and insurance is mandatory. There is travel cancellation insurance. It will save you from losing money for the trip if you were unable to leave. If you cancel your trip, you must pay a fine to the travel agency, this type of insurance will help you pay the fine. Insurance is paid in the following cases: - the embassy denied a visa to the insured person or those who must travel with him; - death or illness of the insured person or a relative; - challenge the insured person to a lawsuit.  Visa to enter CanadaInsurance is necessary not only for obtaining a visa, but also important for the tourist himself. If he has insurance, he will be provided the necessary assistance in case of any troubles, and the costs will be paid by the insurance company. When making insurance, you need to pay attention to the type of rest. If you are vacationing in a ski resort, then the insurance must indicate the coverage of sports risks, otherwise treatment of the injury can be expensive. You can take out property insurance in case of loss of luggage. In this case, you can insure luggage, video and camera, valuables. We also recommend reading Tkuarchal ghost town (Abkhazia) Topic: Dangers in Canada. |
