Certified Canadian Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre
2746 St. Joseph Boulevard, Ottawa, Ontario K1C 1G5, Canada
Travel Clinic FAQs
- Consultations and Appointments
Q: How far in advance should I schedule my travel clinic appointment?
A: We recommend scheduling your appointment 6-8 weeks before your departure date. This allows time for:
- Multiple doses of vaccines if needed
- Vaccines to become fully effective
- Addressing any vaccine reactions
- Obtaining necessary medications
However, even if you're departing sooner, it's still beneficial to schedule an appointment as many vaccines can provide protection even with shorter lead times. For last-minute travelers, we can develop an accelerated vaccination schedule when appropriate and medically safe. During your consultation, we'll create a personalized vaccination timeline based on your specific travel dates and destinations.
Q: Why do I need a consultation before getting travel vaccines?
A: A consultation is required by medical regulations to ensure your safety and optimal protection. During this assessment, our healthcare providers review your medical history, specific travel plans, and potential health risks to recommend the most appropriate vaccinations. This also allows us to provide proper documentation and informed consent.
Q: Can I just get the vaccine without a consultation if I know what I need?
A: No. For your safety and to comply with healthcare standards, we must conduct a proper medical assessment before administering any vaccines. This requirement ensures you receive appropriate care and maintains our compliance with medical regulations.
- Costs and Insurance
Q: What are the costs associated with travel clinic services?
A: Our travel clinic fees include:
- Travel consultation fee
- Vaccine administration fee
- Cost of vaccines
Insurance coverage varies. Contact your provider to verify coverage details.
Q: Is travel clinic service covered by OHIP?
A: No, travel-related services and vaccines are not covered under OHIP. This includes consultations, vaccine administration, and the vaccines themselves.
Q: Why isn't my travel clinic visit covered by public health insurance?
A: Travel health consultations and vaccines are private healthcare services that fall outside of provincial health coverage. While your regular medical care is covered by provincial insurance, travel-related medical services require specialized expertise, dedicated consultation time, and vaccines that are not part of routine public healthcare. Therefore, both the consultation fees and the cost of travel vaccines are provided on a private fee basis to ensure comprehensive travel health protection.
Q: How can I find out the cost of vaccines?
A: Vaccine costs are personalized based on several factors, including:
- Your specific travel health assessment
- The number and type of vaccines recommended
- Your insurance coverage
- We provide detailed pricing after your consultation and doctor's assessment, allowing us to verify your insurance benefits and give you accurate out-of-pocket costs.
- Insurance and Documentation
Q: Do you bill insurance directly?
A: We submit claims directly to insurance providers for vaccine costs only. However, injection administration fees and other associated service charges require manual submission by the patient for reimbursement. Please bring your insurance information to your consultation, and we will provide detailed receipts for all services to facilitate your claim submission.
Q: What documents should I bring to my appointment?
A: Please bring:
- Government-issued photo ID
- Insurance card
- Immunization records
- Travel itinerary
- List of current medications
- Travel Health Services
Q: What services do you provide?
A: Our travel clinic offers:
- Pre-travel health consultations
- Travel vaccinations
- Prescription medications for travel
- Travel health documentation
- Post-travel medical care if needed
Q: Will I receive documentation of my vaccinations?
A: Yes, you will receive an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (yellow card) and detailed records of all vaccines administered.
Q: Do you provide Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) vaccinations?
Yes, we provide Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) vaccinations at our facility.
- Is the Tdap vaccine covered by public funding?
No, we do not carry publicly funded Tdap vaccines. The Tdap vaccines we provide are not covered by government funding programs.
- What costs should I expect for a Tdap vaccination?
Patients receiving a Tdap vaccination at our facility will be responsible for three separate charges:
- Consultation fee
- Injection administration fee
- Cost of the vaccine itself
- Will my insurance cover these costs?
While we do not offer publicly funded vaccines, many private insurance plans may cover some or all of these costs. We recommend contacting your insurance provider before your appointment to verify coverage details.
- Why do you charge separately for the consultation, administration, and vaccine?
Each component represents a different aspect of your care:
- The consultation fee covers the medical professional's time to evaluate your health status and determine if the vaccine is appropriate for you
- The administration fee covers the skilled service of safely administering the injection
- The vaccine cost covers the actual TDap vaccine product
- Safety and Follow-up
Q: What if I experience side effects from vaccines?
A: Our healthcare providers will discuss potential side effects during your consultation. If you experience any concerns after vaccination, please contact our clinic immediately.
Q: Do I need a follow-up appointment?
A: Follow-up appointments are scheduled if you require multiple doses of vaccines or if recommended by our healthcare providers based on your specific travel health needs.
For additional questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact our clinic at 613-408-2760 or email contact@orleansrx.ca
complete range of travel vaccines
Urgent, same day vaccinations available. We are administering all travel vaccines, including yellow fever. Call 613-408-2760 to book your consultation or email contact@orleansrx.ca
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