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Travel Health Consultation

Are you going on the trip of a lifetime?

Protect yourself from diseases that could last a lifetime!

Contact Pharmasave Summerland to book a travel consultation before you go.

The ideal time to have a consultation is at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel to allow time to receive necessary vaccines.

We will ask you to fill out a pre-travel questionnaire that asks you about what vaccines you have already received and where you are headed (your destination).

At a sit down appointment with one of our pharmacists we will go over what vaccines you need for your destination.

We can provide your necessary vaccines here at the pharmacy.

Examples of vaccines you may need include hepatitis A vaccine, typhoid vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine.

We can provide suggestions to your doctor for prescription anti-malaria medications and travellers diarrhea medications if required.

We will also give you advice on avoiding travellers diarrhea (safe handling of food and water), tips for travelling at high altitude, and other advice on staying safe while travelling.

To meet your other travel needs we carry a selection of items including:

mosquito netting
insect sprays
sunscreens
first aid kits
motion sickness remedies
Insoles for your hiking boots.

Call us today to book a travel consultation . 250-494-7088

Download the Pre-Travel Questionnaire by Clicking here.

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