Downtown Vancouver’s Travel Clinic
Whether you’re traveling for work or leisure, the team at Ideal Care wants to make sure you’re safe throughout your trip. During these challenging times, international and even domestic travel is not what it used to be. We believe it is our duty to educate you so you can make well-informed choices, leave well-prepared and help ensure that your health isn’t compromised during your trip.
Certain countries have viruses and diseases that are not endemic to Canada. Our doctors have decades of experience determining which immunizations you’ll need and if they’re safe for you to get.
Your Travel Consultation
What to Expect
During your appointment, one of our doctors will review your travel itinerary, medical history and overall health status to determine an optimal treatment plan. This will help them offer you custom-tailored health advice and pinpoint which travel vaccinations or prescriptions you’ll need throughout your stay. This consultation is also a great time to share your concerns and ask questions! We are always happy to help and offer you peace of mind.
***Please schedule your travel consultation 4-6 weeks prior to traveling.
Full Vaccine List
We offer the following vaccinations:
- Diphtheria
- Gardasil (HPV, Genital Warts & Cervical Cancer)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis A+B (Twinrix)
- Influenza
- Measles
- Meningitis
- Mumps
- Pertussis
- Pneumococcal
- Polio
- Rabies
- Rubella
- Shingles
- Tetanus
- Typhoid
- Varicella
- Anti-Malarial Medication
- Traveler’s Medication
After Your Vaccine
Common Side Effects
Fever
A fever within the first 24 hours is common and can last between 1-3 days. It’s often accompanied by body aches, chills, general fatigue and headaches.
Sore or Red Arm:
Pain, redness and swelling around the injection site is normal. It usually occurs in the first 24 hours and can last up to 5 days. Muscle weakness in the injected arm is also normal.
Anaphylaxis:
In rare cases, severe allergic reactions can be triggered within 2 hours of immunization causing swelling of the eyes, lips, tongue, throat and airways. When this happens, an epinephrine shot is immediately administered to reverse the reactio
Dizziness
Rare but not uncommon, dizziness and fainting may be experienced. This is why we advise you to take a seat in our clinic for 15 minutes following your vaccination. Yourself and our doctors will have peace of mind sending you home healthy and feeling great.
Delayed Reactions:
Although not as common, some shots can trigger a delayed reaction like a rash or fever 1-4 weeks following immunization.
Which vaccinations do I need to get?
Required vaccines depend on multiple factors:
Which country am I traveling to? Traveling brings you into contact with locals, animals and insects which may carry diseases not found in Canada. For a full list of countries’ required vaccinations, click here.
When am I traveling? Please schedule your travel consultation with us 4-6 weeks before you travel as many vaccinations must be done a month in advance.
What is the current state of my health? If you have an autoimmune condition, are taking immunosuppressants, or are pregnant or nursing, it’s vital that you consult with one of our doctors.
Are all of my vaccinations up to date? As rare as some diseases are in Canada, they may be common in the country you’re traveling to. We would be happy to take a look at your vaccination passport and keep your immunizations up to date.
