Travel Clinic Scarborough
Designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Center In Scarborough
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Travel Health & Travel Vaccinations at Ellesmere Medical Clinic
Planning an international trip? Before you pack your bags, make sure you are prepared for the health risks that may come with travelling abroad.
At Ellesmere Medical Clinic in Scarborough, our physicians can provide personalized pre-travel health advice based on your destination, itinerary, length of stay, activities, medical history, and vaccination history.
Whether you are travelling for vacation, business, visiting family and friends, studying abroad, or relocating to another country, a travel health consultation can help you prepare for a healthier and safer trip
Why Have a Travel Health Consultation?
Different destinations can have different health risks. Your routine vaccinations may also need to be updated, and some travellers may require additional vaccines or medications depending on where they are going.
During a travel consultation, your physician can review:
- Your destination and travel itinerary
- Length and type of travel
- Previous vaccination history
- Routine immunizations
- Medical conditions and medications
- Age and other individual health considerations
- Activities planned during your trip
- Food, water, insect and animal exposure risks
- Possible travel-related illnesses
- Preventive medications that may be appropriate
Book your appointment at Ellesmere Medical Clinic today to get started on a path to better health.
Travel Clinic Scarborough: Travel Vaccines We Offer
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A can be spread through contaminated food and water, and may be recommended for travellers visiting areas where the infection is more common
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccination may be recommended depending on your destination, length of stay, activities and potential exposure to blood or bodily fluids.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccination may be recommended for certain destinations, particularly when travelling to areas where sanitation and food or water safety may be concerns.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccination may be recommended or required for travel to certain countries or regions. In Canada, designated yellow fever vaccination centers provide the vaccine. We are a designated yellow fever vaccination center in Scarborough
Rabies
Rabies vaccination may be considered for travellers who may have increased exposure to animals, including travellers spending extended periods in areas where rabies is prevalent.
Japanese Encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis vaccination may be considered for certain travellers visiting areas where the disease occurs, depending on the itinerary, season, length of stay and planned activities.
Meningococcal Vaccination
Meningococcal vaccination may be recommended for certain destinations or travel situations.
Routine Vaccinations
Your travel appointment is also an opportunity to review your routine immunizations and make sure you are appropriately protected.
Not every traveller needs every vaccine. Recommendations depend on your personal circumstances and destination.
Travel Health Advice Beyond Vaccines
Travel protection involves more than vaccination.
Your physician may discuss practical ways to reduce your risk of illness while travelling, including:
When Should You Visit a Travel Clinic?
Ideally, schedule your travel health appointment 4–6 weeks before your trip.
This gives enough time to:
- Review your vaccination history
- Update routine vaccinations
- Receive recommended travel vaccines
- Complete vaccine schedules when multiple doses are required
- Discuss preventive medications
- Plan for health conditions while travelling
- Review destination-specific health risks
Travelling soon? Don’t wait.
Even if you are leaving in only a few days or weeks, a travel health consultation may still provide useful protection and advice.
What to Bring to Your Travel Appointment
To make your consultation more useful, bring:
- Your travel itinerary
- Countries and cities you plan to visit
- Departure and return dates
- Planned activities
- Previous vaccination records, if available
- List of current medications
- Information about existing medical conditions
- Previous travel vaccination records
If you are travelling to multiple countries, tell your physician. Health recommendations can differ between destinations.
