VCH Travel Clinic and Vaccination Clinic
- 601 West Broadway, Lower level, L-5, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2
- travel.clinic@vch.ca
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- Main: 604-736-9244
- Fax: 604-736-3917
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). We run on a cost-recovery basis, so any additional profits go back into public health funding.
What to expect
Services we provide:
- travel health assessments,
- travel prescriptions,
- vaccinations, and
- travel products.
Our team
The doctors at the VCH Travel Clinic/Vaccination Clinic provide travel prescriptions, health advice, and vaccine recommendations tailored to your individual medical history and travel itinerary. The registered nurses provide the vaccinations after the assessment with the doctor is complete. We have a wide range of non-travel vaccinations as well.
We have been designated as the Centre of Excellence in Travel Medicine in British Columbia by the Ministry of Health and as a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
How to access
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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.
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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.
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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.
Vaccine price list
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.
Appointment types
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Travel assessment
You can book a travel assessment appointment for travel-related vaccines or regular vaccines. Our doctors provide prescriptions, health advice, and vaccine recommendations tailored to your medical history and travel itinerary. Once the doctor completes the assessment, our registered nurses can provide the vaccinations within the same appointment. The cost of vaccinations is in addition to the appointment costs. We have group rates available.
Ideally, you should book your appointment 4-6 weeks prior to departure. This will give you enough time to complete vaccines (including vaccines that require more than 1 dose). If you are leaving on short notice or are a last-minute traveller we are happy to accommodate you to provide adequate coverage given the time allowed.
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Registered Nurse only vaccinations
You can book an appointment without a doctor's assessment if you are only looking for a follow-up booster or specific vaccine (excluding the yellow fever vaccine) which can be given by a nurse. You will not see the doctor, receive vaccine recommendations, be given prescriptions, or travel/health advice. See price list.
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Virtual travel assessment
Vaccination costs are not included. You will need a health-care provider or a clinic in your area that can administer the recommended vaccines. Have your pharmacy name and fax number ready as we will fax your travel prescriptions to this pharmacy. pre-payment required. Immunization history is to be emailed to travel.clinic@vch.ca prior to your virtual appointment.
To request a virtual assessment, call us at (604) 736-9244.
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Tuberculosis (TB) skin tests
Tuberculosis skin tests require a follow-up visit 48-72 hours after the initial test to read the result. A TB skin test cannot be done if you have received a live vaccine in the last 4 weeks (eg: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Chicken Pox or Yellow Fever).
To request a TB skin test, call us at (604) 736-9244. Online booking is not available for TB skin tests.
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Booking for school trips
If you are planning a school trip, please contact us and ask to be connected to the lead nurse to inquire about school group bookings.
Book your 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.
Travel supplies and 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.
What products are available?
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.
Care Plus – Icaridian (DEET-Free)
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.
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.
