Frequently Asked Questions

Please follow these 3 easy steps: 1. Intake Form Book your Virtual Travel Consultation appointment and fill your intake form online. 2. Virtual Consultation Consult with a Virtual Travel Specialist online (BOOK HERE) and receive all recommendations virtually. 3. Visit One of Our Vaccination Centres Receive your vaccinations and pick your travel prescription on the go at one of our Vaccination Centres.

That's a great question! A travel consultation includes a full consultation with our travel specialist. The travel specialist will tailor the vaccines and medications needed and recommend based on your travels with our up-to-date world database on diseases. This will also include a prescription for travel medication which can cost upwards of $120 at a walk-in clinic or family practice. Nurse assessment/Injection fees are also waived for the first visit injections, so you save anywhere from $100-200 compared to other travel clinics!

Yes, our travel clinic is a one-stop clinic! The Travel Consultation fee includes the doctor’s fee for prescribing medications. This can be upwards of $120 at a walk-in clinic or family practice as it is a private pay service and not covered under MSP.

You can book the appointment during business hours at least 2 days after the Travel Consultation. This allows our doctor to review the recommendations, medical history, allergies, etc from the Travel Consultation.

As this is for travel vaccinations and medications, it is considered a private consultation and MSP does not cover travel related appointments. Some vaccines are covered under MSP as routine vaccinations. This includes, but not limited to: MMR, Tetanus, Varicella, etc.

If you know which vaccines you need and do not require any recommendations or medications, you can book directly online for vaccination at one of our clinics!

Please Book Here for vaccine injection appointments.

Yes, our injection fees are in line with other travel clinics and pharmacies for injection services. $20 injection fee per visit $10 each additional injection per visit Please note: Injection fees are waived for the travel consultation for the first visit only. Injection fees will apply for follow-up and subsequent visits.

1. Travel Consultation · Comprehensive travel health advice and recommendations for vaccinations and medications. 2. Vaccines/booster · We provide vaccines for travel and routine immunizations; Either your first dose or any subsequent booster doses. This includes but not limited to: Hepatitis A, Dukoral, Typhoid Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Rabies, Shingles, Gardasil (HPV), Tetanus, etc. 3. Yellow Fever · All our clinics are designated Yellow Fever vaccination centres. 4. TB skin testing · We provide TB skin testing at select locations.

Yes! We have all the common travel health related supplies available for sale at our Travel clinics. We stock handy travel sizes for your convenience. Some products we carry: Imodium, Tylenol, bug sprays, electrolyte tablets, water purifying tablets, etc.

Yes! You will need to book a Travel Consultation even if you know which medication(s) you require. This is to ensure we provide the correct advice for our doctor to assess and prescribe the medication. The travel consultation fee includes the doctor prescription fee. Please note our doctor is only able to prescribe for travel medicines.

To recommend which vaccines are required, this all depends on your past vaccination history, itinerary, trip duration, etc. This is covered during our Travel Consultation with one of our travel specialists who will assess and recommend which vaccines are required for your trip. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide any recommendations over the phone, email or chat due to the uniqueness of each trip.

No Travel Consultation needed! You can book your vaccine appointment online at one of our travel clinics. Please note we are unable to provide vaccine recommendations or travel medicines on-site. Please book a virtual travel consultation if you are unsure of the vaccines or require travel medications for your trip.

Some travel vaccines may be covered by health insurance, while others may not. It is recommended to check with your insurance provider for specific information on coverage for vaccines.

A travel vaccine and medicine clinic is a specialized medical facility that provides vaccines and preventive health advice to individuals who are planning to travel to foreign countries or areas with a high risk of certain diseases.

Travel vaccines are essential to protect against diseases that are prevalent in certain regions of the world. Some countries may require proof of certain vaccinations before allowing entry.

It is recommended to schedule a consultation with a travel medicine specialist at least 4-6 weeks before your departure date to allow time for any necessary vaccinations to take effect. The minimum time for vaccinations before departure would be 2 weeks.

The vaccines required depend on the destination and length of stay, as well as your individual health status and immunization history. A travel specialist can provide recommendations based on your specific travel plans.

Travel vaccines are generally safe, but like any medication, they can have side effects. A travel medicine specialist can provide information on potential side effects and any necessary precautions.

The cost of travel vaccines varies depending on the type of vaccine and the number of doses required. Some vaccines may be covered by insurance, while others may not. It is recommended to check with the travel vaccine clinic for specific information on cost.

It is recommended to bring your immunization records, a list of any current medications or health conditions, and information on your travel itinerary.

Some vaccines may not be safe for pregnant women, while others may be recommended. It is recommended to consult with a travel medicine specialist for individualized recommendations.

The frequency of travel vaccines depends on the specific vaccine and the length of time since the last dose. Some vaccines may require booster doses to maintain immunity. A travel medicine specialist can provide information on recommended schedules for each vaccine.

Yellow Fever is a viral disease that is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It can cause flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, muscle pain, and nausea. In some cases, it can progress to a more severe stage, causing jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), bleeding, and organ failure. Around 10% of the cases progress to a severe case and the death rate could be 30% to 60% in these severe cases. Yellow fever is preventable through vaccination and controlling the mosquito population.

Yellow Fever risks exists in sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America. Below is the list of countries with risk of Yellow Fever virus transmission: Africa Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo, republic of the Cote D’lvoire Democratic Republic of the Congo Equatorial Guinea Ethiopia Gabon The Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone South Sudan Sudan Togo Uganda Central and South America Argentina Bolivia Brazil Colombia Ecuador French Guiana Guyana Panama Paraguay Peru Suriname Trinidad and Tobago Venezuela Certain countries with low potential for exposure for yellow fever virus include Eritrea, Rwanda, Sao tome and Principe, Somalia, Tanzania, and Zambia.

Travellers to areas where yellow fever is present are at risk of contracting the disease if they are not vaccinated. The risk of yellow fever varies depending on the location, time of year, and activities of the traveler, and duration of the stay. Generally, the risk of yellow fever is highest in rural areas and during the rainy season, when mosquito populations are at their highest. While there is no accurate data, according to Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, for a 2-week stay, the estimated risks for illness and for death due to YF for an unvaccinated traveler visiting an endemic area are as follows: In West Africa, 50 per 100,000 and 10 per 100,000, respectively In South America, 5 per 100,000 and 1 per 100,000, respectively

Certain countries with a risk of Yellow Fever may require proof of vaccination - the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis - upon arrival. Additionally, some countries with no risk of yellow fever may still require proof of vaccination for the yellow fever vaccine if you are travelling from a country with a risk of yellow fever. Our expert team members can help you figure out whether you need proof of vaccination for your itinerary, even if you are not going to a yellow fever risk area. Our expert would also provide additional tips on precautionary mosquito bite preventions to further reduce your risk.

To reduce your risk of yellow fever, you should get vaccinated at least 10 days prior to your trip. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself from this potentially life-threatening disease. At TravelVAX clinics, we offer yellow fever vaccinations to anyone planning to travel to a yellow fever endemic area. Book your appointment at one of the clinics below.

The Yellow Fever vaccine is not recommended for certain people, including infants under 9 months of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and people with certain medical conditions. Our team expert can help determine if the vaccine is safe for you. In case it is not safe for you, we will provide you with a legal waiver form to allow you to enter your country of destination.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body. It's caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. At our travel vaccination clinic, we offer tuberculosis skin testing (also known as a Mantoux test) as part of our range of services to help protect our clients from this infectious disease.

The TB skin test is a simple and painless test that involves injecting a small amount of a substance called purified protein derivative (PPD) into the top layer of the skin on your forearm. This test is designed to detect whether your body has been exposed to the TB bacterium.

TB skin testing is recommended for people who are at increased risk of exposure to the TB bacterium, such as those who work in healthcare settings or who have traveled to countries with high rates of TB. It's also recommended for individuals who have been in close contact with someone who has active TB.

The results of the TB skin test are read between 48 and 72 hours after the injection. The test measures the size of the raised, red bump (or induration) that appears at the site of the injection. If there is no bump or if it is very small, it usually means that you have not been exposed to the TB bacterium. If the bump is large, it could indicate a past or present infection. However, a positive result does not necessarily mean that you have active TB disease – further testing, such as a chest x-ray or sputum test, is usually required to confirm the diagnosis.

If you have a positive TB skin test, it's important to follow up with your healthcare provider to determine if you have active TB disease. Treatment is available for both latent TB infection (which means the bacteria are present in the body but not causing symptoms) and active TB disease.