Recording: Fridays at the University Travel Health – February 20, 2026

FEBRUARY 20, 2026 – Travel Health, event recording

Objectives

• Implement evidence-based strategies for post-travel health care. (scholar, medical expert, FM expert, professional)
• Recognize and manage common tropical dermatologic conditions, with an emphasis on accurate diagnosis and treatment in returning travelers. (Leader, scholar)
• Apply age-specific considerations in the care of pediatric travelers, including vaccination schedules, infection prevention, and travel safety. (advocate)
• Identify travel-related health risks in immigrant and refugee populations, and provide culturally sensitive care that addresses pre-existing conditions, vaccine-preventable diseases, and social determinants of health (collaborator, communicator)
• Develop effective communication strategies to educate travelers about travel-related health risks, preventive measures, and post-travel follow-up, ensuring clear understanding and adherence to recommendations.
  (Communicator, Professional, Health Advocate)
• VFRs Clients who visit friends and relatives in their countries of origin. (Medical Expert, Health Advocate)

Agenda

0820 Welcome

0830 Pre-Travel Vaccines – Dr. Pierre Plourde & Lana Happychuk RNAP

0930 Pediatric Travellers – Dr. Sergio Fanella

1030 Care for Newcomers – Dr. Afsaneh Oliver

1130 Stretch Break

1200 Tropical Dermatology – Dr. Philippe Lagace-Wiens

1300 VFRs – Dr. Yen Bui

1400 Post-Travel Cases – Dr. Michael Libman

1500 Closing 

Note: Topics and speakers may be subject to change

Registration

Physicians: $175
Other health professionals: $75
Residents/students: $30

This registration provides access to the session recording only, which will be available until August 31, 2026.