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Travel Medicine Consultations & Vaccines

Prepare for your adventure with peace of mind. At MedCare Clinics, we provide personalized consultations, destination-specific vaccine recommendations, and vaccine administration, so you can explore the world, knowing you're protected every step of the way.

Travel advice is NOT covered by OHIP. The consultation fee reimburses the healthcare provider and nurse for the time taken to prepare for your visit and the time taken to give you travel advice as well as any vaccines that would need to be administered. The costs for the vaccine(s) will be billed separately by your pharmacy. Please speak with your pharmacist for further details.

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Your Travel Consultation: What to Expect & How to Prepare

What to Expect

  • Review your health history and travel plans
  • Provide advice on vaccines, disease prevention, and safety precautions
  • Prescribe and administer necessary immunizations and medications

What to Bring

  • Valid ID (health card, driver's license, or passport)
  • Travel itinerary (destinations, dates, and stopovers)
  • Vaccination records (if available)
  • List of current medications and supplements
  • Allergy information (especially to vaccines or medications)
  • Payment method (as some vaccines may not be covered by insurance)

Destination Specific Vaccines

Before you jet off, make sure your routine immunizations, including measles, are up to date, and check whether your destination requires specific travel vaccinations. Stay alert to evolving travel health risks using the Government of Canada's Travel Health Notices, and manage your vaccination records easily with the free CANImmunize app.

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Canadian Immunization Guide

Travel medicine is more than just vaccines, it's about personalized health planning. During your consultation, we review your itinerary, update routine immunizations, and recommend additional vaccines like Hepatitis B or Typhoid based on your destination. Special considerations are also made for children, seniors, pregnant travelers, and those with medical conditions to ensure safe and effective protection.

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Vaccinations

Routine, Recommended & Required

Whether routine boosters, recommended travel vaccines, or required immunizations for entry, our healthcare providers ensure you're protected and prepared for your journey. We tailor advice and vaccinations to your destination, activities, and personal health needs.

  • Tetanus/diphtheria
  • Pertussis
  • Influenza (flu)
  • Measles/mumps/rubella
  • Polio
  • Pneumococcal (pneumonia)
  • Herpes Zoster (shingles)
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

There are many diseases that can be encountered while travelling abroad. Vaccines can prevent these diseases. Based on your destination, activities, and duration of stay, our healthcare provider will determine which vaccines are right for you.

  • Hepatitis A and/or B
  • Typhoid Fever
  • Meningococcal (Meningitis)
  • Cholera/Traveler's Diarrhoea
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Rabies

In some areas of the world, travellers are required to provide proof of vaccination or prophylaxis before being allowed to cross international borders. These may include:

  • Yellow Fever
  • Quadravalent Meningococcal (Meningitis)
  • Polio
Vaccinations

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel consultations are not covered by OHIP. If you have private insurance, we recommend that you submit your receipts to be assessed for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company for eligibility and coverage details.

Travel advice is NOT covered by OHIP. The consultation fee reimburses the healthcare provider and nurse for the time taken to prepare for your visit and the time taken to give you travel advice as well as any vaccines that would need to be administered. The costs for the vaccine(s) will be billed separately by your pharmacy. Please speak with your pharmacist for further details.

No referral is necessary to see a healthcare provider for your travel medicine needs. You can book an appointment through our website, over the phone, or in person at one of our locations.

Travellers are advised to obtain Travel Health Insurance prior to their trip.

If you feel sick after your trip, seek medical attention and tell our healthcare provider that you have travelled abroad, your destination and your duration of stay.

Please note that not all services are available at every location. We encourage you to contact us directly to confirm the availability of specific services at your preferred site before walking in or scheduling your visit.