How it Works

Pre-Travel Health Consultation

30-60 Minute Appointments

Get a personalized travel vaccine health plan based on your destination, medical history, and vaccination record. Our Travel Medicine Pharmacist will review your itinerary and provide clear, up-to-date recommendations to help you travel safely.

Personalized Assessment

Review your destination, health history, and travel plans to identify risks and tailor your care.

Vaccines & Prevention

Get recommendations for travel vaccines, preventive medications, and protection against illness.

Clear Travel Health Plan & Prescriptions

Receive a written travel health plan, plus prescriptions and vaccination options if needed.

Book your travel vaccine consultation

Reduce Your Travel Risks

Travel Vaccines

Don't forget to also ask about medication & prevention support for Malaria, Traveller's Diarrhea, and Altitude Sickness.

Hepatitis A

Spread through contaminated food or water.

Schedule: 2 doses over 6 months

Hepatitis B

Spread through blood and body fluids.

Schedule: 2–3 doses

Typhoid Fever

Common in regions with unsafe water.

Schedule: Single dose or oral series

Yellow Fever

Required for entry to some countries.

Schedule: Single dose

Japanese Encephalitis

Risk in rural parts of Asia.

Schedule: 2 doses

Rabies

Recommended for high-risk travel.

Schedule: 3 doses

Cholera / E. coli

Protects against contaminated food and water.

Schedule: Oral vaccine

Meningococcal Disease

Serious infection affecting the brain and bloodstream.

Schedule: Required for some travel

Tuberculosis (TB)

Recommended for high-risk exposure.

Schedule: Based on risk

Everyday Protection

Routine & Booster Vaccines

Stay healthy & protected year-round.

Tetanus

Protects against infection from cuts or wounds.

Schedule: Booster recommended every 10 years

Diphtheria

Serious infection that can affect breathing.

Schedule: Included in routine boosters

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Highly contagious cough illness.

Schedule: Booster recommended for adults

Polio

Prevents a rare but serious virus that affects movement.

Schedule: Booster for certain travel

Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)

Protects against three highly contagious diseases.

Schedule: 1–2 doses

Rubella

Important for preventing complications during pregnancy.

Schedule: Included in MMR

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Prevents chickenpox and related complications.

Schedule: 2 doses if not immune

Influenza (Flu / H1N1)

Protects against yearly flu strains.

Schedule: Annual vaccination

Pneumococcal

Protects against pneumonia and serious infections.

Schedule: Based on age and risk

Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Reduces risk of shingles and nerve pain.

Schedule: 2 doses for adults 50+

Common Concerns

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about travel vaccines

Fees & Insurance Coverage

Coverage varies by insurance provider and plan. Some plans cover routine vaccines (Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B) but not travel-specific ones (Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis). We recommend checking with your insurance provider. Our team can also help verify your coverage before your appointment.

Africa, Asia, South and Central America:

An individual consultation fee is $100. It is $50 for each additional traveler on the same itinerary, including children. For groups of 6 or more, please contact us directly for a quote.

Australia, Europe, Caribbean Resort Travel

Individual $50 and $25 for each additional traveler on the same itinerary, including children. For groups of 6 or more, please contact us directly for a quote.

Immunization Consultation

For employment, school, grade 7 or adult immunization updates $50 per individual.

Please note:

* Cost of vaccinations are additional. We direct bill insurance plans and some may be covered. This can be further discussed during your consultation. Prices are subject to change. 

No, except the flu shot.  Some vaccinations are covered by private drug insurance plans but the consultation fee will have to be paid for and submitted manually by the patient for review of coverage.

If you have an insurance plan, it could be covered under categories such as health care spending account, or paramedical practitioners. Please check with your insurance plan to confirm.

Some will be covered by a provincial plan.  We also have direct billing to most drug plans and our pharmacy will be able to confirm if they are covered before proceeding. Our pharmacists will provide more information during the consultation. 

Before Your Appointment

Yes, you can book an appointment. The Pharmacist/Travel Medicine Advisor is available for anyone wishing to seek advice for a safe and healthy trip.

Yes, you need to have a consultation with one of our travel advisors even if you know what vaccine you want. Many of the vaccinations and medications are prescription products, therefore our pharmacists will provide an individual assessment to ensure each one is safe for you based on your medical history.  Information found online can be misleading, so it is important to get the most up-to-date advice. 

Ideally, schedule your travel health consultation 4-6 weeks before departure. Some vaccines require multiple doses over several weeks, and your immune system needs time to build protection. However, last-minute vaccinations are still beneficial and can be administered up to the day of travel.

Please bring your passport, travel itinerary, insurance card, and any previous vaccination records. If you have chronic health conditions or take regular medications, bring a list of these as well. This helps us provide the most appropriate recommendations.

You can see a physician, but they usually charge for this service. Nova Scotia Pharmacare does not cover it. It can also be hard to stay up to date, since travel recommendations change often.

Our Travel Medicine Advisor specializes in travel care and is a member of the International Society of Travel Medicine. They use a global health information system that provides daily updates on current recommendations and alerts for outbreaks in the exact regions you are visiting.

During & After Your Appointment

The pre-travel consultation appointment will take 30-60 minutes.  Vaccinations may be scheduled the same day, or at a later time that is convenient for you.

Yes, most travel vaccines can be safely administered during the same visit. Our healthcare providers will review your needs and create an efficient vaccination schedule. This is actually recommended to ensure you're fully protected before departure.

Most travel vaccines have mild side effects like soreness at the injection site, low-grade fever, or fatigue lasting 1-2 days. Serious reactions are rare. Our pharmacist will discuss potential side effects and provide guidance on managing any symptoms.

We provide an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP/yellow card) for Yellow Fever and other vaccines. We can also provide a yellow fever exemption letter depending on the situation. Check your destination's entry requirements ahead of time.

The yellow fever vaccine is a prescription product that is restricted to Health Canada-designated yellow fever vaccination centers.  Yellow Fever is subject to the International Health Regulations. There are some additional considerations for this vaccine that will be reviewed with you in detail, during your consultation.  

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To book follow-up/booster injections, please contact the Bedford Guardian Clinic by visiting us at:
535 Larry Uteck, Halifax, B3M 0E3, or call 902-407-4373.

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