Before you travel, your health should be part of your planning. Some destinations require extra health protection. Others carry health risks that need vaccine guidance before departure.
Kenaston Medical Clinic provides travel vaccine services in Winnipeg. The clinic lists travel vaccines such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Twinrix, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Rabies, Cholera, Meningococcal vaccines, Polio Booster, Measles-Mumps-Rubella, and Shingles. The website also notes that travel vaccines are available only by prescription.
A travel health appointment helps you understand what protection your trip requires. Your vaccine needs depend on your destination, travel length, health history, planned activities, and previous immunization record.
You should consider a travel vaccine consultation if you plan to:
- Travel outside Canada
- Visit rural or high-risk areas
- Travel for school, work, or mission trips
- Visit family abroad
- Take children on an international trip
- Travel for long stays
- Visit destinations with vaccine entry requirements
Kenaston Medical Clinic’s services include routine travel vaccinations, destination-specific vaccines, travel health consultation, vaccination guidance, and recommendations.
Travel vaccines should not be left until the last minute. Some vaccines need time to become effective. Some also require more than one dose. Booking early gives your healthcare provider enough time to guide you properly.
Travel health also goes beyond vaccines. Your doctor might discuss medication needs, food and water safety, insect bite prevention, existing health conditions, and steps to take if you feel sick during or after your trip.
Kenaston Medical Clinic is located at Kenaston Village Mall, 1857 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3N 1Z2. The clinic accepts appointment bookings through its website.
Planning a trip? Book a travel health consultation with Kenaston Medical Clinic before you go.
