Don't Let Your Adventure Become a Medical Emergency
The thrill of a lifetime—an Amazonian trek, a safari in the Serengeti, or a family reunion in South Asia—can be derailed in a single afternoon.
While most travellers focus on packing and itineraries, the most critical "gear" you can carry is your immunity. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the CDC (Centre for Disease Control), international travel inherently exposes you to pathogens your body has never encountered.
Without a pre-travel consultation, you aren't just taking a trip; you’re taking a gamble with your health and your finances.
The Real Risks: What the Data Reveals
Relying on "common sense" isn't enough when facing global health threats. Expert-led pre-travel consultations are proven to reduce your risk of serious infection and hospitalization.
Malaria remains one of the most severe threats to Canadian travellers. Per JTM up to 90% of imported malaria cases occur in travellers who did not seek or follow professional pre-travel advice. With the right preventative medication prescribed during your consult, your protection rate can soar to 98%.
Hepatitis A is a silent threat in contaminated food or water even in luxury resorts. It is the most common vaccine-preventable disease in travellers. PHAC reports that nearly half of all Hepatitis A cases in Canada are travel-related and a single vaccine dose provides roughly 95% protection.
Yellow Fever is a health risk and vaccination is a legal requirement for entry to many regions of South America and Africa. The vaccine is 99% effective and missing it could result in denied entry or, worse, a life-threatening illness with a 50% mortality rate for those who develop the severe form.
Traveler’s Diarrhea (TD) affects approximately 30% to 70% of international travellers and may result in 3–5 days of lost vacation time. A consultation provides you with prophylactic medications, strategies for prevention and "stand-by" antibiotics for treatment, if needed.
Medical Costs Abroad: Did you know the cost of skipping a consult can be as high as $2000-4000 USD/day in private international clinics or $100,000+ for an emergency medical evacuation? The cost of a consultation, vaccines and medications, is often less than 1% of the total cost of a medical evacuation.
Bottom Line: A pre-travel appointment is a small investment that protects you from catastrophic health and financial losses.
Why a Virtual Consultation?
You shouldn't have to navigate complex guidelines alone. Our virtual travel clinic provides:
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Personalized Risk Assessment: Based on your medical history, specific itinerary, and current global outbreaks.
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Official Prescriptions: For malaria prophylaxis, altitude sickness, traveler's diarrhea, and required vaccinations/guidance where to get them.
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Expert Guidance: On how to avoid insect-borne, contaminated food/water borne illnesses, and an opportunity to ask questions/get clear answers.
Your trip is an investment in your happiness. Don’t let a preventable illness take it away.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
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No hidden costs. Flat consultation fee for prescription issuance.
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Prescriptions sent to and billed directly at your pharmacy.
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If you wish, have your medications shipped right to your door (shipping is FREE Ontario-wide).
FAQ
1. Which provinces do you service? We serve patients in 4 provinces - Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador.
2. How long does the pre-travel consultation take? Your appointment takes up to 30 minutes.
3. Do I get prescriptions during the consult? Yes—if appropriate, prescriptions are sent directly to your pharmacy. Should you not have a pharmacy, home delivery is an option.
4. Do I need vaccines in person? If vaccines are required, we guide you on where to get them.
5. How soon can I book? Ideally appointments should be booked 4-6 weeks prior to travel to allow sufficient time to get all necessary vaccinations. However, often times next-day appointments are available. We accommodate after-hours appointments upon request. Contact us with your requests through the chat button or email.
6. Do you do consultations for children? Yes, we accept patients from any age group.
7. Is the consultation covered by insurance? With certain insurance providers consultation fees can be submitted as part of your health spending account. Please check with your insurer.
8. Do you prescribe for the Yellow fever vaccine? Yes, if it is clinically necessary and required. Yellow fever vaccine is injected and the certificate is issued only at designated yellow fever vaccination sites (which we can direct you to).