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What can I expect from a travel healt consultation?

Tailored Advice

Your travel itinerary and the people you travel with are unique, which means that your health risks while traveling can vary depending on factors as the purpose of your trip, the length of your stay, the type of accommodations, and the season. To ensure that you receive the best possible care, we use industry-leading resources and expertise to tailor your health assessment to your specific itinerary.

Travel Medications

While vaccines are an effective way to prevent many illnesses, there are some health risks that require additional measures. In such cases, it may be necessary to take medication while away to prevent illness. Additionally, it's often advised to have medication on hand as a safe supply in case an illness arises. Your specialized pharmacist can provide you with everything you need to stay healthy.

Patient Centred Approach

Our consultations are centered around informed decision-making, with a focus on bringing your needs to the forefront. We provide objective information about health risks and offer in-depth education to empower you to make the best decisions for your unique situation, taking into account your values, needs, and finances.

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Not Just Travel Medications

The management of chronic health conditions can be complicated when it comes to traveling. For instance, adjusting insulin administration across different time zones requires the expertise of a travel health professional. Additionally, some conditions such as yeast infections, urinary tract infections, and asthma can arise periodically or flare up during travel. A travel pharmacist can help manage all aspects of your health while traveling, including being prepared for non-travel related issues.

Vaccinations

Prevention is key when it comes to travel health. By getting pre-travel vaccines, you can decrease the risk of many travel-related illnesses. Our consulting pharmacists have special training and can prescribe any vaccine, including yellow fever, to ensure you're fully protected on your trip.

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Trip Surveillance 

Your consultation doesn't end when your appointment is over. We carefully review your itinerary shortly before your departure to ensure that your care plan is still the best fit for your needs. We take into account any changes in disease patterns, resistance, or other factors that could impact your health while traveling. With us, travel health is made simple.

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Travel Vaccines

  1. Hepatitis A and B: Hepatitis A is transmitted through contaminated food and water, while Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and other bodily fluids. Both vaccines are recommended for many international travelers.

  2. Typhoid Fever: Typhoid is contracted through contaminated food and water. The vaccine is recommended for travel to areas with poor sanitation.

  3. Polio: Polio is still present in some parts of the world. Travelers to certain regions may need a booster or initial vaccination.

  4. Japanese Encephalitis: This viral infection is transmitted by mosquitoes in some parts of Asia. The vaccine is recommended for travelers planning extended stays in affected areas.

  5. Yellow Fever: Yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes in certain parts of Africa and South America. Proof of vaccination may be required for entry into some countries.

  6. Meningococcal Disease: This bacterial infection can cause meningitis and sepsis. The vaccine is recommended for travel to certain regions, particularly during outbreaks.

  7. Rabies: Rabies is present in many countries, and the risk may be higher in areas with a significant number of stray animals. Pre-exposure vaccination is recommended for some travelers.

  8. Cholera: Cholera is a waterborne disease. The vaccine may be recommended for travelers to areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water.

  9. Tick-Borne Encephalitis: Found in parts of Europe and Asia, this viral infection is transmitted by ticks. The vaccine may be recommended for travelers to affected regions.

  10. Tuberculosis (TB): While not a routine travel vaccine, individuals may need TB vaccination depending on the destination and their specific circumstances.

Routine/Recommended Vaccines

  1. Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap): A booster shot every 10 years is recommended for adults to maintain immunity.

  2. Influenza (Flu): Annual vaccination is recommended for all adults.

  3. Pneumococcal Conjugate 20 (Pneu-C-20): Recommended for adults, particularly those at higher risk of pneumococcal infections. This vaccine protects against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.

  4. Herpes Zoster (Shingles): A two-dose vaccine for adults to prevent shingles and its complications.

  5. Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Catch-up vaccination may be recommended for certain adults who missed vaccination in adolescence.

  6. RSV Vaccine: This vaccine protects against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common cause of respiratory infections.

  7. MMR Booster: Provides additional protection against measles, mumps, and rubella. It is often recommended for adults who may not have received the MMR vaccine in childhood or need a booster for increased immunity.

  8. Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (Pneu-P-23): Recommended for adults, particularly those at higher risk of pneumococcal infections.

Travel Medications

  1. Antimalarial Medications: Depending on the destination, travelers may be prescribed antimalarial drugs to prevent malaria. Common medications include chloroquine, mefloquine, doxycycline, and atovaquone/proguanil.

  2. Diarrhea Medications: Antibiotics: In case of bacterial infections causing traveler's diarrhea, a course of antibiotics may be prescribed. 

  3. Anti-Motility Agents: Medications like loperamide can help relieve symptoms of diarrhea, but they do not treat the underlying cause.

  4. Altitude Sickness Medications:  Acetazolamide: This medication can help prevent and alleviate symptoms of altitude sickness.

  5. Motion Sickness Medications: Dimenhydrinate, Meclizine: These medications are commonly used to prevent or treat motion sickness.

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