COMPOUNDING
TRAVEL CONSULTATIONS
VACCINATIONS
Pharmacy compounding is preparing personalized medications with the exact ingredient and dosage. Compounded medications are “made from scratch” allowing customization for specific patient needs.
What is a Travel Consult?
Factors for trip preparation:
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Travel insurance
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Jet lag
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Diseases
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Viruses not normally found in Canada
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Overall travel requirements of the destination country
Why see a Pharmacist, not a Doctor?
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Doctors normally do not have enough time to review requirements between counties
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Physicians may not be aware of disease outbreaks
A travel consultation helps travelers avoid unexpected obstacles and delays
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Administration of B12 injection
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Seasonal flu vaccines in the fall
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Other required vaccines
Travel Memberships & Designations
International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) Member
Certificate in Travel Health (CTH) Designation
