Check in with our Travel Medical Clinic to ensure a healthy trip
Whenever you're travelling outside of Canada it's always wise to ensure you have the necessary immunizations, medications and supplies for your destination. Travelling to tropical climates and remote locales comes with a risk of exposure to serious diseases and illnesses that can be prevented by preparation ahead of time.
Make your appointment as early as possible before you travel
Book your appointment as early as possible before your trip. We highly recommend a MINIMUM of 14 days before you depart or as soon as you know you will be travelling to ensure that you get the immunizations and information you need. Some immunization schedules can take 3 to 8 weeks, requiring advanced planning.
Children and Adolescents
If travelling with young children or infants, you may need to arrange for an accelerated immunization schedule. If required we can coordinate with your family doctor to ensure your children's vaccination records are properly updated to an alternate schedule.
Be prepared for legally required immunizations
For entry into certain countries you may require proof of immunization for specific diseases. For example; the meningococcal vaccination is required for travelling to Mecca, Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj, as well as for certain school admissions. Proof of immunization for yellow fever is required in certain areas of Africa and South America. If you don't carry an up-to-date copy of your immunization record, your trip could end before it even begins. Our Travel Health Professionals stay up-to-date and will ensure that you have the required records.
Call our Travel Medical Clinic for a quote: (403) 262-6479
Our travel consultation,
educational and medical supplies are generally not covered by Alberta
Health Care and will be the responsibility of the traveller or sponsoring
party. Please ask us when booking your appointment for our consult
fee and a quick quote on any known vaccinations required. Our fees
are customized for individuals, families, corporate executives and
multiple employees.
Please fill in pages 1 and 2 of this form and bring it to your appointment
Pre-Travel Consulation Assessment Form
At your appointment
Our Travel Health Professionals will review your travel itinerary and share with you the most current information for your destination using an up to the minute Travel Advisory Information System. You will receive a printout on communicable diseases by region or country, as well as effective avoidance and prevention recommendations. We will also provide advice and prescriptions for medications to prevent malaria and travellers' diarrhea if needed.
When immunizations are recommended, we can administer them, supply a vaccination record and also write any required prescriptions (e.g. malaria prophylaxis). Our Travel Health Professionals will also discuss any important supplies that you may want to bring on your trip.
- Tetanus/Diphtheria
- Pneumococcal
- Zostavex
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis B
- Yellow Fever
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Influenza
- Dukoral
- Rabies Medication
- Malaria
- Emergency Antibiotics
- Travellers' Diarrhea Treatment
- Ultrathon Insect Repellant
- Permathin Spray
- Waterless Hand Soap
- Injection Kit
- Mosquito Bed Net
- Rehydration Salts
- Sun Screen SPF 60
- Face Mask
- Consult with a Travel Health Professional
- Learn the health risks of your destination and be prepared
- Protect yourself from mosquitoes
- Wear protective footwear
- Ensure your water is purified and avoid ice cubes
- Consume well cooked food
- Wash it, peel it or forget it
- Remember your prophylactics
- Avoid swimming in fresh water
- Carefully consider your means of transportation
- Have the Foothills Health Consultants number with you! (403) 262-6479
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