Travel Advisory in the Dominical Republic:
The Public
Health Agency of Canada recommends malaria prophylaxis (medication)
and the use of personal insect protective measures (e.g., repellants) against mosquito bites for travellers
who will be traveling to rural areas overnight. The Agency also
recommends that Canadians traveling to resort areas in the province
of La Altagracia take malaria prophylaxis (medication) and use
personal insect protective measures against mosquito bites. The
province of La Altagracia is located in the southeastern part
of the country.
Note : Chloroquine is the malaria drug of choice for the Dominican
Republic.
The travel alert can be viewed in its entirety at:
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2005/mal_dr0111_e.html
Pre-Travel Services Include:
- Individualized counseling specific to the location of travel
(including malaria, traveller's diarrhea, etc.)
- Appropriate Immunization Recommendations
- Immunization and administration by experienced nurses.
Pre-Travel Consultation (not covered
by OHIP):
- $30.00 per individual
- $60.00 per family
Available Immunizations at the Clinic include:
- Hepatitis A (HAVRIX 1440 $65.00)
(AVAXIM $65.00)
(VAQTA - Adult $65.00
- child to 18years $38.00)
- Hepatitis B (TWINRIX HepA & HepB $60.00)
- Typhoid (TYPHIN VI $40.00)
- Diptheria, Tetanus & Pertussis
- Yellow Fever (One person $280.00
- Two persons $150.00 each
- Three persons $100.00 each
- Four persons $ 80.00 each
- Five persons $ 80.00 each)
On Special Request:
- Meningococcal Meningitis
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Rabies
Ideally, immunizations should be given 2 weeks or more before departure.
Each immunization will be accompanied with appropriate documentation.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide telephone advice as each
trip is very specific.
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For more information and appointment, call Dr. David Lewis at
905-677-3370.
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