Travel Medicine Knowledge Base

The Yellow Fever vaccine should be administered at least 10 days before your departure for the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) to be valid. We recommend booking your consultation 4–6 weeks before travel to allow time for any additional vaccines that require multiple doses. However, if you're traveling sooner, call us — same-day Yellow Fever vaccination and certificate issuance is often available.

Yes, antimalarial medications (Malarone, doxycycline, and mefloquine) require a prescription in Ontario. During your travel health consultation, our physician will assess your itinerary, evaluate your malaria risk, and prescribe the most appropriate prophylaxis. Our on-site pharmacy can fill the prescription immediately, so you leave with everything you need in a single visit.

Travel health consultations are fee-for-service. The fee covers a comprehensive, physician-led assessment of your destination-specific health risks, personalized vaccine recommendations, malaria prophylaxis evaluation, and food/water safety guidance. Vaccines and medications are billed separately. Please call us at (905) 890-2757 for current pricing. Some employer health benefits may cover travel vaccination costs.

Yes. Peel Travel Clinic is an officially designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre authorized by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). We administer the Yellow Fever vaccine and issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) — the yellow card required for entry to many countries in Africa and South America. The certificate is valid for life after a single dose.

Recommended vaccines for India include Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Rabies (for rural travel), and Japanese Encephalitis (for extended rural stays during monsoon season). Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for most itineraries outside major urban centres. You should also ensure routine vaccinations (MMR, polio, tetanus-diphtheria) are current. Our physician will provide personalized recommendations based on your specific itinerary and health history.

Yes. While 4–6 weeks advance notice is ideal, many travel vaccines provide protection within days. We offer same-day and next-day appointments when available. Call (905) 890-2757 and let us know your departure date — we will accommodate urgent travel as best we can and prioritize the most critical vaccinations for your destination.

Yes. We provide coordinated group vaccination programs for corporations, engineering firms, NGOs, and government agencies deploying personnel internationally. Services include pre-deployment medical assessments, group vaccination scheduling, site-specific risk assessments, and executive health consultations. Contact us to discuss your organization's requirements and set up a corporate account.

Please bring your passport, any existing vaccination records (including your childhood immunization records if available), a list of current medications, allergy information, and your detailed travel itinerary including destinations, dates, and planned activities. If you are visiting friends or relatives, let us know — VFR travel carries specific health considerations that we will address during your consultation.

Travel health consultations and travel-specific vaccinations are not covered by OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan). However, many employer health benefit plans reimburse travel vaccination costs. Check with your benefits provider before your appointment. We provide detailed receipts that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

Peel Travel Clinic is located at 550 Matheson Blvd W, Unit 107, Mississauga, ON L5R 4B8 — in the Heartland area near Matheson & Hurontario. Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Free on-site parking. We serve patients from Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Milton, and the Greater Toronto Area. Call (905) 890-2757.

Yes. If you're looking for a travel doctor near you in Mississauga, Peel Travel Clinic is located at 550 Matheson Blvd W, Unit 107 — in the Heartland area near Square One. We offer travel health consultations, travel vaccines, yellow fever certificates, and malaria prevention pills, all in a single physician-led visit. Call (905) 890-2757 or visit us Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8 AM – 6 PM.