FAQs
What is the benefit of visiting a travel clinic for a consultation?
Can you tell me what vaccines I need over the phone?
Why do I pay when I visit the Travel Clinic?
Travel Medicine (including consults and vaccines) are not subsidized by the government.
The fees you pay cover the cost of your vaccines as well as a comprehensive, individualized health assessment and travel health consultation. You will be provided with receipts as some extended health plans may offer coverage.
What should I bring with me to my appointment?
To get the most value from your travel consultation, please bring the following:
- Detailed travel itinerary
- Full list of medications
- List of previous vaccines received (routine and travel related)- Name of vaccine and date received
How long before I travel should I visit the Travel Clinic?
If I am going on a new trip, do I need to come in again?
What side effects can I experience after receiving a vaccine?
Side effects vary according to vaccine type, but are generally mild and only last a day or two. These include:
- Pain, redness, tenderness or swelling at injection site
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Itching at injection site
- Nausea or fainting (most common in adolescents)
- Fever
- Mild rash
Do I need to buy my own vaccinations from a pharmacy?
Are there after hours appointments available?
What should I expect during my pre-travel consultation?
- Collection and assessment of all your relevant medical history as well as your past, present and future travel plans
- Personalized recommendations for the vaccinations and medications required for your trip
- Assessments and prescriptions for the prevention of malaria, traveler’s diarrhea and altitude illness
- Administration of vaccines required for your itinerary
- Advice on managing your medical conditions and treatments while traveling
- Advice on safety and other health concerns in the countries you will be visiting
- Vaccination record
- Reminder service to ensure completion of vaccine booster doses
- On-site selection of insect repellants, and other travel needs
Are vaccinations mandatory for travel?