Travel Clinic
Everyone wants their travel experiences to be life-changing—in a good way. Before you leave on a trip, it’s important to plan ahead so that you can relax and enjoy yourself while away. Travel can expose you and your family to some hazards:
- Vector-borne diseases like mosquitos which can transmit Malaria, Yellow fever, Zika, etc
- Waterborne illnesses from swimming, wading or drinking contaminated water
- Sand and soil contaminants
- Environmental hazards; altitude sickness, sunburns or heat stroke
Depending on your existing health conditions, (pregnant, child, senior, diabetic, or immunocompromised), you could be at higher risk.
At Gaetz Pharmasave, our travel-specialized pharmacist can provide advice about travel essentials to help you stay healthy and happy while away from home, including:
- A review of your destinations, itinerary, and activities
- Provide you with updates on outbreaks, endemic illnesses, hazards, and how to prevent exposure or reduce your risk
- Vaccination and medication recommendations to prevent and treat travel-related illness
- Providing personalized advice on how to travel with your medications and/or medical devices
- Providing advice about compression stockings for traveling for long periods
