Vaccinations play an important role
in travel health and can be 70 to 99
percent effective in preventing a variety
of diseases. Many provide long-term protection
and can be administered well in advance
of a scheduled trip.
Although it is recommended that you
visit our travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks
prior to your departure, there are accelerated
versions of some vaccines that can maximize
your protection–even in last-minute travellers.As
soon as you know your destination, call
us to book your appointment.
The vaccinations our clinics offer can
be grouped into five main categories:
Routine Immunizations
These vaccines are recommended for all
Canadians (even when not travelling)
and are covered by Medicare. Chances
are you have already received many
of these vaccines in the past.
- Chicken
pox (Varicella)
- Diphtheria
- Measles
- Mumps
- Pertussis
- Polio
- Rubella
- Tetanus
Recommended Immunizations (also
referred to as Travel Vaccinations)
Based on your destination, the activities you will be participating in, the duration
of your trip and your medical history, any of the following vaccinations may
be recommended prior to travel. Please note that none of these vaccinations are
covered by Medicare, but they may be partially or fully reimbursed by your private
insurance provider.
- BCG (tuberculosis)
- Cholera (travellers' diarrhea)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis
A & B (Twinrix)
- Influenza
- Japanese encephalitis
- Meningococcal meningitis
- Rabies
- Tick-borne encephalitis
- Typhoid
fever
- Yellow fever
We are proud to offer all of our travel
vaccinations at highly competitive
rates.
Required Immunizations
In some cases, countries require proof
of immunization for specific diseases
prior to entry into the country. Medisys
will provide you with the appropriate
immunization certificates when necessary.
- Cholera – Although not required by
the government, some local authorities
in Africa may request a certificate
of immunity
- Meningococcal
disease – Required
as a condition of entry to Saudi Arabia
for pilgrims to Mecca during the Hajj
- Yellow
fever – Proof of immunization
is mandatory for entry into certain
countries in Africa and South America.
Some countries require proof of immunization
from travellers who have passed through
yellow fever endemic zones. The International
Vaccination Certificate for yellow
fever is valid for 10 years, beginning
10 days after primary vaccination and
immediately after re-vaccination.
Adult Immunizations
Although these vaccines are not indicated
for travel, the following vaccinations
are offered at all of our travel health
and vaccination clinics to protect
against a variety of diseases and conditions.
- Gardasil – Provides protection against
HPV, Cervical Cancer & Genital
Warts
- Now available for boys and men
- Pneumococcal – Provides protection
against pneumonia
- Zostavax – Provides protection against
shingles
Seasonal Immunizations
The Influenza
vaccine is the only vaccine
offered in Canada that changes from
year to year. The flu shot is formulated
each year to protect against the most
common strains of the flu virus that
are circulating around the world. As
a result, you need to have a flu shot
every year to maximize your protection.
Administering tens of thousands of
flu shots per year, Medisys is one
of Canada’s largest flu vaccination
providers.
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