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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.
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):
- $40.00 per
individual
- $70.00 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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To book an appointment with Dr. Lewis please call 905-677-3370.
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