VCH Travel Clinic/Vaccination Clinic

Travel assessment required for MMR vaccine

The MMR vaccine is available at the Travel Clinic only if you get a travel assessment, which costs $65 per person.

Vaccine appointments can be booked at local pharmacies for individuals ages 4 and older and are also available at walk-in clinics and many primary care offices. Please call ahead to check on vaccine availability. Please click here for pharmacies

For families with children, please contact your Public Health Unit.

At the VCH Travel Clinic/Vaccination Clinic, we offer a range of vaccination and travel services to protect your health. Established in 1978, we are owned and operated by the public health branch of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).

Cost of services

Travel medicine is not subsidized by the government, including consultations and some travel vaccines. The fees you pay cover the cost of the vaccines and clinic operations. We run on a cost recovery basis, meaning any profits we make go back into VCH public health funding.

Click here to learn more about our services and appointment types.

How to access

Book an appointment online

No referral is required. Book an appointment 4 to 6 weeks prior to departure. If you are not travelling and require vaccinations only, please call the office anytime.

Book your appointment online
Booking for school trips

If you are planning a school trip, please contact us by phone or email and ask to be connected to the head nurse to inquire about school group bookings.
Cancellation/late policy

If you arrive more than 10 minutes after your scheduled appointment, the clinic staff may need to reschedule your appointment.

To cancel an appointment, we require 24 hours of notice. Families of 3 or more will need to secure the appointments with a credit card, charge of $25 per person applied if cancelled after 24 hours of booking time or a no-show for the appointment.
Travel products

See the bottom of this page for our latest selection of products and pricing.

Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Appointment times are 8:40 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Phones are answered from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., closed for lunch 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Clinic is closed on all statutory holidays.

Parking & Transportation

We are located on the Lower Level of Broadway Plaza, Unit L5. The entrance is from the courtyard outside
We are not located in the office tower. You may access the elevator from the main office tower/parkade to P1.

Street and underground parking is available

Pricing

Appointment costs do not include the price of vaccines. Prices are subject to change without notice. View our full list of appointment and vaccine costs.

Travel supplies & products

We carry a variety of travel supplies. All items are non-refundable and the prices include sales tax. These items are available at the VCH Travel Clinic/Vaccination Clinic for your convenience. We run on a cost-recovery basis so items are sold at cost.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Ben’s Spray mosquito repellent – 30% DEET

Cost: $15 (100 ml) - A water-based formula. Reapply every 6 hours as needed. It can be used on children 12 years and older.

PiActive – Icaridin (DEET-free Pump)

Cost: $15 (100 ml) - Repel bugs without offending your skin. This non-irritating and unscented insect repellant provides 10-12 hours of protection and comes in a 100ml package Won’t damage plastics and other synthetic materials. Carry-on approved on most airlines.

Knock Down – Bed Bug Spray

Cost: $10 - *Carry in checked luggage only* A water-based compound non-irritating to humans and animals. It kills bed bugs and other crawling and flying insects on contact. Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not spray more than once a week. Treat your mattress while abroad: Spray the mattress and replace the bedding after 15 minutes. Ideally, leave a window open and leave the room. Treat your suitcases on return: Empty, spray and leave in the garage or outdoors overnight.

Water Purification Tablets (Aquatabs)

Cost: $15 (50 tablets) - Compact and easy-to-transport tablets. No unpleasant taste, odour or colour. The tablets are iodine-free and safe for use by children and pregnant women. Effective against many waterborne diseases. Add 1 tablet to 1 litre of clear water – leave 30 minutes before using. It is also safe to add 1 tablet to a smaller water bottle. Shelf life of 5 years.

Infant Mosquito Net

Cost: $5 - Fine knit and washable polyester mesh. Fits most strollers, baby carriers, and playpens. Elastic hem.