If you become sick or injured while travelling outside Canada or after your return

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Medical emergencies

Many Canadians become ill and require medical assistance when they’re outside of Canada.

If you become sick when you’re travelling, here’s how to find help:

If you have a medical emergency outside Canada

If you have a medical emergency while abroad, officials at the nearest Canadian government office can:

Note that the Government of Canada does not:

If you become sick after returning to Canada

If you become sick (e.g. fever, shortness of breath) or if symptoms of an existing medical condition worsen while travelling and you are still sick when you return to Canada, tell a flight attendant or cruise staff, or a border services officer when you arrive. They will decide whether you need further medical assessment by a quarantine officer.

If you become sick after you return to Canada or if you were sick while you were away, see a health care provider. Tell them the countries you visited and whether you received medical care (for example, blood transfusions, injections, dental care or surgery).

Describe your symptoms to the health care provider before you make the appointment. Some illnesses, such as measles, are highly contagious, so they might arrange to see you without exposing others.

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