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Travel Clinics Ottawa

Ottawa travel clinics.

There are various Ontario Travel Health Clinics providing travel medicine and travel vaccination services to travelers in the Ottawa area and the surrounding regions in the Ottawa Valley. The clinics listed below serve areas such as Ottawa, Kanata, Orleans, Vanier, Hull, Aylmer, Gatineau, Gloucester, Nepean, Rockliffe Park, Blackburn Hamlet, Stittsville, Barrhaven, Manotick, Riverside South, Greely, Almonte, Carleton Place, Embrun, Kemptville, Rockland, and Russell.

You may find the local Ottawa travel immunization clinics which are closest to you, and with a few clicks, can even make a travel vaccine consultation appointment online with the Ottawa travel clinic through this website. Whether you are looking for general medical travel health advice, or are looking for travel vaccinations against yellow fever, malaria, hepatitis, typhoid, cholera, polio, tetanus, meningitis, or other travel diseases, these Ottawa travel clinics have you covered.

The travel doctors practicing in each Ottawa vaccination centre and Ottawa travel clinic listed below can advise you about communicable diseases, medical travel vaccines, travel vaccination dosages, travel vaccination and immunization schedules, and public health advice from governmental health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Public Health Agency of Canada. These Ottawa-area travel medicine professionals will also be able to provide health information and travel advice about travel vaccination requirements, global health issues, and travel advisories and warnings issued about travel to your destination from Ottawa.

Also be sure to check the Travel Alerts and Travel Advisories page on this site to learn about any recent disease outbreaks or special travel health precautions which may need to be taken when traveling to your destination.

Ottawa Travel Clinic Listing

Listed below for your convenience are some Ottawa Travel Clinics and their addresses with contact information. You may click the "View Map" link to view a map of the Ottawa Travel Health Clinic location. The Ottawa travel medical clinics listed below are in order of proximity from the center of Ottawa, but for a more personalized result, you can also find your nearest Ottawa travel clinic or Ottawa travel vaccination clinic by typing in your postal code in the box at the top right of every page, or by clicking here: Find Your Nearest Travel Clinic by Postal Code .

Once you are ready to proceed, you may book a travel vaccination apppointment with any of these Travel Health Clinics in Ottawa by clicking on the "Book Appointment" link at the far right in the list below. Booking a pre-travel vaccination consultation appointment at your nearest travel clinic in Ottawa ensures you have the latest professional medical advice to obtain the best available protection for you and your family while traveling to your travel destination from Ottawa. Booking an appointment with an Ottawa travel vaccination clinic will also allow you to ask your travel health doctor questions to ally any concerns you may have, and learn how to take medical precautions and employ preventative measures to ensure your family remains safe and healthy throughout your trip. These Ottawa-area travel clinics are your best single resource for travel health protection and travel safety information.

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Ontario-Area Travel Clinics

Passport Health offers a variety of travel vaccinations for your trip.

All countries have specific vaccinations that are required and recommended in order to gain entry. Many of these include vaccines for foodborne diseases including hepatitis A , typhoid and cholera .

Vaccination is just the start, repellents and netting also play a key role in mosquito prevention.

Mosquitoes can be dealt with in a variety of ways, from immunizations like Japanese encephalitis to mosquito repellents. Make sure you’ve got the right protection.

Travelers' diarrhea is a common ailment among travelers, make sure you are protected with Passport Health.

Even though travelers’ diarrhea is not life-threatening, it can nevertheless be a nuisance when traveling. Passport Health offers travelers’ diarrhea kits that you can purchase to keep yourself safe while traveling.

Passport Health offers a variety of testing options from titers to TB and more.

Passport Health also provides a wide range of blood and laboratory tests, including tuberculosis and titer tests .

Clinics and Additional Information

Passport health barrie travel clinic.

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

121 Wellington Street W Unit 309, Barrie, ON L4N 1L2 705-881-9843 Webpage

Passport Health Travel Clinic Barrie is located 5 minutes from Barrie’s expansive beach-lined waterfront overlooking Kempenfelt Bay waterfront. Our clinic is located in the same building as the Wellington Street Walk-In Clinic, just past the No Frills Plaza and a short distance from the beautiful Sunnidale Park. There is plenty of free parking at the front and rear of the building,we are also situated on the bus route. A small Cafe, Collette’s Kitchen located on the first floor for your convenience.

Schedule an appointment today by booking online or calling .

When You Arrive:

  • Upon entering the building from the front – please turn left to the North wing, at the end of the hall turn left again, you should be in front of the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, here you can either take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd floor, we are located in suite 309 behind the stairs and next to the washroom.
  • Upon entering the building from the rear – please turn right to the North wing, at the end of the hall turn left, you should be in front of the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, here you can either take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd floor, we are located in suite 309 behind the stairs and next to the washroom.
  • Upon entering the building from Wellington St. – please turn right, you should be in front of the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, here you can either take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd floor, we are located in suite 309 behind the stairs and next to the washroom.

Additional Directions:

  • Coming from Orillia, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst – Head South on highway 11, Merge onto highway 400 South, Exit Bayfield St and turn left, turn right onto Wellington St West. Arrive at 121 Wellington St W. Our building is on the left in the same building as the Wellington St Walk in Clinic Suite 309, North Wing
  • Coming from Penetanguishene, Midland – Head South on Highway 93, merge onto 400 South via on ramp. Exit Bayfield St and turn left, turn right onto Wellington St West. Arrive at 121 Wellington St W. Our building is on the left in the same building as the Wellington St Walk in Clinic Suite 309, North Wing
  • Coming From Collingwood and Owen Sound – Follow highway 26 East,turn right onto Wilson Dr/County Road 53,turn left onto Sunnidale Rd and right onto Wellington Rd W. Arrive at 121 Wellington St W. Our building is on the left in the same building as the Wellington St Walk in Clinic Suite 309, North Wing
  • Coming from Wasaga Beach – Take County Road 92, turn right onto Crosslands Road/Regional Road 29, turn right onto Horseshoe Valley Road,turn left onto highway 26, then turn right onto Wilson Dr, then turn left onto Sunnidale Road, turn right onto Wellington Road W. Arrive at 121 Wellington St W. Our building is on the left in the same building as the Wellington St Walk in Clinic Suite 309, North Wing
  • Coming From South of Barrie – Take Highway 400 North, exit Dunlop St W, turn left onto Anne St, turn right onto Donald St, curve slightly to the left and Donald St turns into Wellington St W. Arrive at 121 Wellington St W. Our building is on the right in the same building as the Wellington St Walk in Clinic Suite 309, North Wing

Passport Health Brampton Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

9780 Bramalea Road Suite 406, Brampton, ON L6S 2P1 289-201-3948 Webpage

Conveniently located near Civic Hospital, Passport Health’s Brampton location is ready to serve your travel needs.

We are located in the North Bramalea Medical Building, on the fourth floor. As soon as you step out of the elevator, turn left and walk down the hallway, our clinic is on the right.

Passport Health Carlington Ottawa Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

1081 Carling Avenue #407, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1V3 613-686-1758 Webpage

Our new Passport Health office is located at 1081 Carling Avenue, Suite 407 , Ottawa ON K1Y 1V3 at Parkdale Medical building, situated just steps away from the Ottawa Civic Hospital campus. With excellent access to HWY 417 East/West, and paid parking available on site. Transit at door step with an onsite Cafe and Restaurants.

  • Driving from the Westgate Shopping Center: Head southwest on Carling Ave/Ottawa Regional Rd 38. Turn right onto the ON 417 E/Trans-Canada Hwy/ON417E. Take exit 122 for Parkdale Avenue. Continue and turn right onto Parkdale Avenue/Ottawa Regional Rd 71. Turn right onto Carling Avenue/Ottawa Regional Rd 38. Passport Health is in the building on the right-hand side.
  • Taking Public Transit from Westgate Shopping Center: Avenue/Ottawa Regional Rd 38. You will find the bus stop on the right-hand side. Take the bus 85 Lees on the corner of Carling and Archibald. It will be four stops before you exit the bus at the Carling/Parkdale stop. The building is on the left-hand side.
  • Driving from the Carling Train Station: Head Southeast then turn right towards Champagne Ave S. Take a left turn toward Champagne Ave S, until you reach Champagne Ave S. Then turn left to get onto the Avenue. Turn right at the first cross street onto Carling Ave/Ottawa Regional Rd 38. From there, you will find the building on the right-hand side.
  • Taking Public Transit from the Carling Train Station: Find the bus on the corner of Carling and O-Train Station. Take bus 85 Bayshore for 5 stops. Exit the bus on the Carling/Parkdale stop. From there you will find the building on the right-hand side.
  • Driving from Carleton University: Head northwest onto Library Rd. Continue on Library Rd until you reach Campus Ave and turn left. Take a right to continue on Campus Ave and stay on University Dr. From there, turn left onto Bronson Avenue/Route 79N. Remain on Bronson Ave/Route 79 N until you reach Carling Ave/Ottawa Regional Rd 38 and turn left. There you will find the building on the right-hand side.
  • Taking Public Transit from Carleton University: Walk northwest and turn right towards Campus Ave. When you reach Campus Avenue turn left and then take the first Right. There you will find the Carleton Bus Stop. Take the OTrn Bayview Bus which is non-stop until you reach the Carling Train Station. From there head southeast on Trillium Pathway towards Carling Ave/Ottawa Regional Rd 38 and turn left. You will then find the bus stop on the left-hand side. Take the Carling/O-train Station bus 85 Bayshore for 5 stops. Exit the bus at the Carling/Parkdale stop and you will there find the building on the right-hand side.

Passport Health Downtown Ottawa Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

130 Albert Street Suite 1201, Ottawa, ON K1P 1B1 613-482-8141 Webpage

Passport Health Downtown Ottawa is strategically located on Albert Street between O’Conner and Metcalfe Street. We provide key travel vaccinations, like yellow fever and typhoid, as well as advice, medications and more.

The Varette Building is located across from the World Exchange Plaza. If you are taking public transportation, we are conveniently located a short walking distance from the Albert/Bank bus stop and the Albert/Metcalfe bus stop.

Passport Health Etobicoke Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

1243 Islington Avenue West Suite 700, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1Y9 416-848-0282 Webpage

Passport Health Etobicoke is located in the heart of Islington Village in Etobicoke, also known as “Toronto’s Village of Murals”. We are near Tom Riley Park, just across from Islington station.

Public Transit – The Passport Health Etobicoke travel clinic is located near Islington subway station. The major intersection is Bloor and Islington. Cross Islington and follow the street north, our clinic will be on your left, before the TTC comuter lot.

Passport Health Hamilton Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

20 Hughson Street S Suite 709, Hamilton, ON L8N 2A1 905-481-2638 Webpage

Passport Health Hamilton clinic is centrally located, at the corner of Main St E and Hughson St S. The office suite is at Union Gas Building on the seventh floor. With ample pay parking for patients and the back of the building. Elevator is onsite and is handicapped accessible.

Passport Health Hamilton clinic is located in Union gas Building, nearly equidistant from Main St E and King St E. Head just three blocks south of the Hamilton GO Centre, and find the Union gas building access on your left hand.

Passport Health Kingston Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

797 Princess Street Suite 308, Kingston, ON K7L 1G1 613-817-9841 Webpage

Conveniently situated in Kingston, near the Memorial Centre, Passport Health’s Kingston travel clinic is a premiere provider of travel health and vaccination solutions.

  • Our office is located on 797 Princess St, Suite 308.
  • The office building is located on Princess St, between MacDonnell St and Tower St.
  • The building is located right next to Giant Tiger, and the building has a Shoppers Drug Mart right next to the main entrance.
  • For parking, you would need to go into Tower St and park in the paid parking section in the back of the building.
  • During after hours and weekend hours, you would need access to the building through the intercom system located at the main entrance beside Shoppers Drug Mart.

Passport Health Kitchener Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

684 Belmont Avenue West Suite 204, Kitchener, ON N2M 1N6 519-749-3372 Webpage

Passport Health Kitchener is located two blocks away from Grand River Hospital. It is on the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Glasgow St. There are plenty of free parking spaces located at the back of the building.

  • From 401 Macdonald-Cartier Fwy: Take the exit 278 for ON 8 toward Kitchener/Waterloo, continue on ON-8 for 7 km, continue on King St. East take Courtland Avenue East and Park St. to Belmont Avenue. This will take you approximately 19 min.
  • Via Public Transport: From Kitchener City Hall- 8 (towards university via Frankin and Westmount) – this will take you 12 minutes with 16 stops until you reach Belmont/Claremont the building is right beside the bus stop OR 4 (towards Glasgow) – this will take you 19 minutes with 23 stops until you reach Glasgow/Belmont and have to walk for 2 minutes going towards the direction of Rexall Pharma plus. The building is right before the pharmacy.

Passport Health London Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

111 Waterloo Street Suite 204, London, ON N6B 2M2 519-931-2188 Webpage

Passport Health London clinic is located at the Victoria Professional Centre, at 111 Waterloo St Suite 204, London, nearly equidistant from Hill St and South St E. With ample pay parking for patients and the on-site Wally’s Coffee.

  • Public Transit: Passport Health London clinic is located in Victoria Professional Centre
  • Train: Head south from the London railway station via Wellington St, make a left on Hill St and turn right at Waterloo St the Victoria Professional centre will be in the corner of Waterloo and Hill.
  • Bus: 1 Km. walk south from the Brydges & Highbury Ave WB – #308 stop. These directions are accordingly using the Bus 07 Downtown via North York.

Passport Health Markham Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

9275 Markham Road #203, Markham, ON L3P 3J3 289-301-1129 Webpage

Passport Health Markham is conveniently located across from the Markham Museum, by Mountjoy Park. Our expert travel health and vaccination staff provide premiere services to individuals and businesses.

Passport Health Markham is located in Markham Plaza on the North-East corner of 16th Ave and Main St, just a short walk from Mt Joy Community Center and St Brother Andre Catholic high school.

The entrance to the office building is located between York region’s office and Mastuya Korean House restaurant.

We are in the same plaza as Garden Basket Grocery Stores and Dollarama, and you can find us on the second floor of the plaza’s office building.

If you are taking the public transit, Passport Health Markham is only a couple of blocks South of Mt Joy Go Station.

Passport Health Mississauga Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

3660 Hurontario Street Suite 402, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C4 289-201-0658 Webpage

Passport Health Mississauga travel clinic is centrally located, three block south from the famous Absolute towers and also two blocks south of the Mississauga Square One Shopping Centre.

Arriving By Train – The following directions are regarding the use of train from Union Station in Downtown Toronto. Take the LW Union Station, towards Aldershot GO and descend on the Port credit train station. From the station take the 103 Northbound bus and after 10 stops please descend at the Hurontario St at Burnhamthorpe Road stop and walk 200 meters south. The 3660 building will be on your right.

Arriving By Bus – Take the Orange 21H-Square One bus and descend on the Robert Speck Pkwy @ Hurontario, walk 660 meters south by Hurontario St and you will find the 3660 Building on your right.

Passport Health North York Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

620 Wilson Avenue Suite 505, North York, ON M3K 1Z3 416-848-0996 Webpage

Passport Health North York offers a variety of vaccinations and services for individuals traveling internationally. From yellow fever to hepatitis A, we have you covered.

Our North York location is next to Wilson subway station at the corner of Wilson Ave and Dufferin St across from Yorkdale mall.

Passport Health Oakville Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

345 Lakeshore Road E Unit 509, Oakville, ON L6J 1J5 289-813-3207 Webpage

Passport Health Oakville is conveniently located on Lakeshore Rd East in Oakville, 1 1/2 blocks east of Trafalgar Road, in an area of professional services, shopping and great restaurants.

  • Easily accessible from Oakville, Mississauga, Milton, Burlington, Hamilton and the Niagara Golden Horseshoe areas.
  • From the QEW or 407 – Take the Trafalgar Rd exit, travel south to Lakeshore. Turn left or east onto Lakeshore Road. The clinic is located at 345 Lakeshore Rd, Suite 509, between Reynolds and Allan Streets. Metered street parking is available on Lakeshore Road or municipal parking is available behind the building.

Passport Health Richmond Hill Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

13085 Yonge Street Suite 203, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0K2 289-867-0702 Webpage

The Richmond Hill office location is located in the Oak Ridges Marketplace Plaza.The main building entrance door is underneath the Purple Sign for PRO MUSIC, as well we are located in the same building as UPS and the Pro Music school. Building is across from the Starbucks.

Once you have entered there is an elevator to the left, once you arrive on the second floor, walk through the main door in front and turn left, and keep walking until you have reached unit 203 to your left.

Passport Health St. Catherines Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

55 King Street Suite 203, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3H5 905-228-6929 Webpage

Passport Health St Catharines is located in the CIBC building on the second floor, at the corner of King and Queen Streets. Just 5 minutes away from the bus terminal on Carlisle St.

Call or book online now to schedule your appointment.

There is metered parking on King Street in front of the office and on Queen Street. Municipal parking lots are located on Queen Street and Market Street.

Passport Health Downtown Toronto Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

44 Victoria Street Suite 1501, Toronto, ON M5C 1Y2 416-840-3426 Webpage

Passport Health Toronto is centrally located, just three blocks north of the Hockey Hall of Fame. The office is in Victoria Tower on the seventh floor.

  • Entry – There’s is an entrance to the building lobby on 25th Adelaide Street East, and also on 44 Victoria Street
  • Public Transit – Passport Health Toronto is located in Victoria Tower, nearly equidistant from both King and Queen Stations’ Southbound Platforms. Head two blocks south from Queen Station, or one block north from King, head east on Adelaide St. and you will be at Victoria Tower.

Passport Health Whitby Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

101 Dundas Street West Unit 204, Whitby, ON L1N 2M2 289-278-1854 Webpage

The Passport Health Whitby Travel Clinic is located on the southwest corner of Brock Street North and Dundas Street West. The clinic is in the Brock Building on the third floor.

101 Dundas St. West, Suite 204. Located a few minutes north of Hwy 401, in the Brock Building, at the corner of Dundas St, West and Brock Rd in Whitby. The locations is also known as “Four Corners”. Metered parking available as well as Municipal lots. The city bus stops right at the door of the building. Elevator is onsite and is handicapped accessible.

Passport Health Yorkville Travel Clinic

Passport Health offers a variety of travel health services including yellow fever vaccination and antimalarials.

77 Bloor Street W Suite 1411, Toronto, ON M5S 1M2 416-350-8429 Webpage

Passport Health Yorkville is located in the heart of the Bay-Yorkville neighborhood on 77 Bloor Street West, Suite 1411.

  • The building is located on the corner of Bay Street and Bloor Street, and it is minutes away from Bay-Bloor Subway station (Exit at the Bay stop on the Bloor Line and walk South on Bay St. and the building is across the street from the Bay/Bloor corner.)
  • There is lots of paid parking in the area including two parking lots just east of Avenue Road.
  • There is a third parking lot on Belair Avenue just under ROOTS store and a municipal parking lot east of Bay St between Yorkville Ave. & Cumberland St.

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Find a travel health clinic

It is recommended that you contact a doctor, nurse or health care provider, or visit a travel health clinic, preferably six weeks before you travel.

Travel health services are available in most communities or through your family doctor. One way to find a health care site that provides travel health services is through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s list of designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres. 

Here's where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Ottawa this week

The COVID-19 vaccine immunization clinic at the Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa, Ont. (CTV News Ottawa)

There are several options available if you want to receive your first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the city of Ottawa this week.

The city says first and second dose drop-ins are available at Ottawa's community clinics. Community vaccine hubs are also open in Ottawa this week, and the University of Ottawa is hosting a vaccine clinic for post-secondary students looking to receive a first or second dose before going back to school.

As of Friday, 83 per cent of Ottawa residents 12 and older had received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 73 per cent of residents are fully vaccinated.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the COVID-19 vaccine clinic plans in the city of Ottawa for the week of Aug. 9 to 15.

COMMUNITY CLINICS

Ottawa's COVID-19 community clinics are open 7 days a week.

Eva James Memorial Centre – 65 Stonehaven Dr.

  • Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week

Nepean Sportsplex Halls A+ B – 1701 Woodroffe Avenue

Orleans Ruddy Family YMCA-YWCA – 265 Centrum Blvd.

Ottawa City Hall – 110 Laurier Avenue West

To book an appointment, visit the Ottawa Public Health website or call 1-833-943-3900.

COMMUNITY VACCINE HUBS

Heatherington Community Vaccine Hub – Heatherington Family Centre (1495 Heatherington Road)

  • Monday to Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Bayshore Community Vaccine Hub – Bayshore Community Building (175 Woodbridge Crescent)

Foster Farm Community Vaccine Hub – Foster Farm Community Centre (1065 Ramsey Crescent)

  • Monday to Friday 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA VACCINE CLINIC FOR POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS

The University of Ottawa is hosting a vaccine clinic for post-secondary institutions for people looking for a first or second dose.

The clinic is open to:

  • All post-secondary students can attend the clinic as well as staff and friends and family of students and staff aged 12 and over
  • Adult high-school students, staff, and their friends and family aged 12 and over
  • International students (along with their friends and family) are encouraged to attend the clinic. 

Location and hours of operation:

  • University of Ottawa - Minto Sports Complex, 810 King Edward Ave.
  • Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

VACCINES IN PHARMACIES

COVID-19 vaccines are available at select pharmacies in Ottawa.

The list of pharmacies is available online .

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Vaccines prevent serious illnesses.

You can get immunized and learn about preventing diseases with vaccines at an immunization clinic.

Immunization clinics are held at a variety of locations across Ontario, including:

  • public health units
  • community health centres
  • health care provider offices (e.g. doctor, nurse practitioner)

Here are the services you can get across Ontario:

  • immunization in the community (e.g. routinely recommended vaccines)
  • immunization programs in schools (Hep B, Men-C-ACYW, HPV)
  • flu vaccination
  • vaccines for travel
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  • student immunization clinics
  • immunization clinics provided during an outbreak

Keep in mind services may vary by location.

When to use this option

  • if you’re seeking immunization or information for a specific disease
  • when you are travelling out of the country

You don’t need a referral for this service.

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An appointment may be required. Phone the nearest immunization clinic for more information.

You may have to pay a fee for some immunization services. It depends on whether:

  • you qualify for a particular publicly funded vaccination
  • the immunization service (including the vaccine and its administration)  is covered by OHIP

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Understanding the CDC’s Updated COVID Isolation Guidance

The updated recommendations align guidance for COVID infection with that for other common respiratory viruses.

Aliza Rosen

For the first time since 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID isolation guidance.

Specifically, it has shifted the recommendation that someone who tests positive for COVID isolate for five days to a timeline based on the progression of the person’s symptoms. The update is part of a larger strategy to provide one set of recommendations for most common respiratory illnesses , including COVID, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

In this Q&A, virologist Andy Pekosz , PhD, a professor in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology , explains the CDC’s new isolation guidance, the reasons for the update, and why the prevention and treatment strategies we’ve all become accustomed to still play an important part in reducing respiratory virus transmission.

What are the updated recommendations for someone who comes down with a respiratory infection?

The updated guidance from the CDC is to “stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have respiratory virus symptoms that aren't better explained by another cause.” You can resume normal activities once your symptoms are improving and you’ve been fever-free—without the aid of fever-reducing medications—for at least 24 hours.

For the five days after you resume your normal activities, you should take extra precautions, like wearing a well-fitting mask and maintaining distance from others, gathering outdoors or in well-ventilated areas, cleaning hands and high-touch surfaces often, and testing when possible before gathering with others. If symptoms or fever return, you should start back at square one: staying home and away from others until you’ve been improving and fever-free for at least 24 hours.

What should you do if you’re at higher risk of severe illness?

If you’re at higher risk of severe illness—generally, this is older adults and young children, pregnant people, people with disabilities, and people with compromised immune systems—seek testing and contact your physician. If you test positive for COVID or flu, there are antiviral medications that can be taken within a few days of symptom onset and are extremely effective in reducing the likelihood that your symptoms become severe or that you need to be hospitalized.

How does this differ from previous guidance?

Before this, the CDC recommended that people who test positive for COVID should isolate away from others for five days and wear a well-fitting mask around others for the following five days. This was different from the general guidance for other common respiratory viruses, like flu and RSV.

Now there is no one-size-fits-all duration for how long to isolate; rather, you can resume regular activities—ideally still using other prevention strategies, like masking and distancing—based on when your symptoms have improved and your fever has gone away. 

This marks a significant change in guidance for people who test positive for COVID. Why has the guidance changed?

The CDC has simplified its recommendations for how long to stay home and isolate after testing positive or experiencing symptoms to be consistent across COVID-19, influenza, and RSV infections. This way, anyone who develops symptoms can follow the same isolation guidance, irrespective of what respiratory virus they’re infected with.

It’s important to note, though, that this guidance on how long to isolate is just one part of a larger strategy for combating respiratory viruses that includes:

  • Being up to date on recommended vaccines.
  • Practicing good hygiene regarding hand-washing, sneezing, and coughing.
  • Being aware of antiviral treatment options for COVID-19 and influenza.
  • Taking steps to improve indoor air quality.

If the guidance is the same for all respiratory viruses, is it still important to test to know what someone is sick with?

Yes, testing is still needed in order to get a prescription for antivirals to treat COVID-19 or influenza. Those antivirals have been shown to reduce disease severity in several different groups, so if you are in a high risk group, be sure to test early and contact your physician so you can get the antiviral prescriptions as soon as possible.

Testing can also play an important role in preventing transmission, particularly if you were recently around someone who has since become sick, or if you plan to spend time with someone who is at higher risk of severe infection.

For COVID in particular, rapid home antigen tests are a great way to determine whether you’re still infectious and able to infect others. Symptom severity can be fairly subjective and a presence or lack of symptoms does not always align with infectiousness , so testing out of isolation for COVID is still good practice if you have access to tests.

Does this new guidance mean that all of these respiratory viruses pose the same risk?

No, COVID-19 is still causing more cases and more severe disease than influenza or RSV. A person’s risk for severe infection will also vary based on a number of factors, including age and health conditions .

The updated guidance acknowledges that we can simplify the recommendations for what to do after becoming infected with a respiratory virus, as part of the larger strategy to address spread.

The CDC also recently recommended that people over age 65 receive an additional dose of this year’s COVID vaccine . What drove that decision?

There are a few reasons behind this new recommendation for older adults . First, most severe COVID infections are occurring in individuals 65 years and older who have not been vaccinated recently. The CDC’s recommendation notes that more than half of COVID hospitalizations between October 2023 and December 2023 occurred in adults over 65.

Second, we know immunity after vaccination wanes over a few months, so an additional dose will provide renewed protection through the spring. New COVID variants like JN.1 that are circulating now have some mutations that improve their ability to evade vaccine-induced immunity, but the antibodies made through vaccination still recognize them. It’s not a perfect match, but a second dose of this year’s vaccine will provide protection against current variants to an age group at increased risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.

When should people over 65 get this additional dose of the current COVID vaccine?

The recommendation from the CDC is for people 65 and older who have already received one dose of the 2023-24 COVID vaccine to get a second shot at least four months after their most recent dose .

For people in that age group who haven’t had the 2023-24 vaccine, there’s no need to wait. They can get their shot now to be protected through the spring.

Will there be an updated COVID-19 vaccine for these newer variants?

We can likely expect to see a new COVID-19 vaccine available this fall, just like we see new, updated influenza vaccines each fall. This spring—typically around May—a decision will be made on which variants the updated vaccine will be designed around, and like we saw in 2023, the new vaccine will be available in the fall as we head into the typical respiratory virus season.

Aliza Rosen is a digital content strategist in the Office of External Affairs at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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How to check if you need a measles vaccine, as cases occur in Canada

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While most of Canada's current measles case have been linked to international travel, some in Quebec and one in Ontario have not, meaning the virus is being transmitted in communities. Eric Risberg/The Associated Press

The discovery of measles cases in several provinces is prompting public health officials to recommend Canadians check their vaccination status before travelling abroad.

Ten cases of measles have been confirmed in the Greater Montreal area over the past few weeks, while five cases have been reported in Ontario, and at least one in both B.C. and Saskatchewan.

While most of the cases have been linked to international travel, some in Quebec and one in Ontario have not, meaning the virus is being transmitted in communities.

The measles virus is airborne and highly communicable, with symptoms that at first mimic those of a cold or flu: fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. Around two to three days after symptoms begin, small white spots may appear inside the mouth and throat. Around three to seven days later, a rash develops on the face and spreads down the body, arms and legs. The incubation period is around 10 days, and those infected are contagious from four days prior to a rash appearing and four days after.

The virus can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and respiratory failure. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada. about one in 1,000 people infected with measles will develop encephalitis, or brain inflammation, which can cause deafness, blindness and development disability in children.

One to three out of every 1,000 people with measles will die as a result of the disease.

Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Theresa Tam, has strongly advised Canadians to get vaccinated with two doses of the measles vaccine, especially before travelling. In 1998, measles was declared eliminated in Canada, meaning cases were no longer originating in this country. But this year, more than a dozen cases have been reported. In 2023, only 12 cases were reported for the entire year.

Preventing the spread of measles within a community requires 95 per cent of the population to be vaccinated. But measles vaccination coverage has dropped below that mark in the country, partly because of the disruption to routine childhood immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s public health agency said.

Here’s what to know about checking your vaccine history and where to get a dose if needed.

How many doses of the vaccine should people get?

Both measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccines are available. The efficacy of a single dose given at 12 or 15 months of age is estimated to be 85 to 95 per cent. With a second dose, it’s nearly 100 per cent effective.

Unlike COVID-19 or the flu, the measles virus is stable and does not mutate. This means that people who had two doses as a child are still immune today, and people who have recovered from measles have permanent immunity.

Babies are one of the highest risk groups for measles and aren’t eligible for the vaccine until their first birthday. But infants who are six months to 11 months can get a dose of the MMR vaccine if they are travelling to an area with measles spread. Public health experts say caregivers should speak to a health professional to determine eligibility.

Two doses of the vaccine are recommended for routine childhood immunization. The first dose of either MMR or MMRV vaccine should be administered at 12 to 15 months of age, and the second dose at 18 months of age or any time before starting school (around four to six years old).

If a child or adolescent who is younger than 18 years old misses the routine vaccinations, they should receive two doses of the vaccine, administered at least four weeks apart.

Adults born after 1970

Adults born in or after 1970 should receive one dose of the vaccine. However, if travelling abroad, Canada’s public health agency recommends this age group receive a total of two doses. People who are pregnant should not get the MMR or MMRV vaccines because of the theoretical risk to the fetus.

Adults born before 1970

These adults can be presumed to have acquired natural immunity to measles because they likely were infected while the disease was endemic in Canada. If you know you did not have measles or have not been immunized and are travelling internationally, you can get one dose of the vaccine. The World Health Organization issued an alert in December about what it described as an “alarming” rise in measles cases in Europe.

Adults with greater risk of exposure

All adults who are at a greater risk of measles exposure – such as health care workers and military personnel – are recommended to get two doses of the MMR vaccines.

For more information, the government of Canada has a full breakdown of immunity criteria.

How to check your or your child’s vaccination records:

To obtain your vaccination records, contact your family doctor or any previous primary health care providers. You can also contact your local public health authority.

Where can I get a vaccine?

You can get the MMR or MMRV vaccine from your family doctor, provincial public health units or offices, and some pharmacies, depending on the province. Pharmacies in British Columbia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland currently offer the measles vaccine for adults and children four years and older.

I can’t find my vaccine records. What now?

Canada’s public health agency says that if you don’t remember whether you received a second dose, or if there’s any doubt, talk to a health care provider about getting a booster shot.

There is no harm in getting another dose of MMR vaccine even if it turns out you did have two shots, said Shelly Bolotin , director of the Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health. “There’s no relationship between adverse events and more doses that you have. It’s a very, very, very safe vaccine.”

More reading:

André Picard: The return of measles is cause for concern – not disdain

Dr. Dawn Bowdish: Measles is not some harmless childhood infection

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Vaccines are an important part of staying healthy. They help protect us against very harmful and serious diseases like measles, polio, pneumococcal, influenza, tetanus, and more. In Ontario, routine immunization schedules tell us what vaccines we need in adulthood as well as how to catch up for vaccines missed as a child. 

In addition to the COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu vaccine , you may need vaccinations for:

  • tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis,
  • pneumococcal,
  • measles, mumps, rubella,  AND
  • any vaccinations missed in childhood.

Diseases prevented by vaccines are still present in the world and can be brought into our community, as we saw in 2019 with measles. Ensuring your vaccine record is up to date is the best way to protect yourself and those around you, including people who have an increased risk of infectious diseases, such as:  

  • Children & infants
  • Students in post-secondary education settings
  • Workers including those working in health care, emergency services, child care, laboratories, with animals and more
  • Pregnant people or those planning to become pregnant
  • Newcomers to Canada
  • Those with underlying medical conditions

Ottawa Public Health does not collect records of immunizations received for anyone 18 years or older, if Ottawa Public Health did not administer the immunization, please do not submit records to us as we are not able to process them.

Keep your records of immunization in a safe place like you would other important documents like a passport or birth certificate.

If you would like to keep track of your immunizations, CANImmunize is a free digital tool for Canadians that securely stores your vaccination records and helps you get vaccinated on time.

Looking for More Information?

  • To learn more about adult vaccines visit the Government of Ontario: Vaccines for adults’ website .
  • Older adult immunization information is available on our older adult immunization page: Immunizations for Older Adults
  • For information on vaccine safety visit our page: Vaccines work .
  • The Canadian Immunization Guide from the Public Health Agency of Canada is a comprehensive resource on vaccine knowledge created by leading experts in immunization.

Frequently Asked Questions

If none of the above apply:

OPH does not provide access to immunization records to adults who are 28 years old or older (whether the adults attended elementary or high school in Ontario in the past or not) if you did not receive a vaccine administered by OPH (other than Covid 19, flu, RSV, post-exposure prophylaxis vaccines) within the last 10 years.

You may need to visit a community health care provider to discuss options for vaccine catch-up. These catch-up vaccines are free of charge-a fee may be charged for administering the vaccines if you do not have provincial/federal health insurance (such as OHIP).

*For COVID-19 vaccine receipts visit our  Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination page . To request a copy of your flu vaccine, RSV vaccine, or post-exposure prophylaxis vaccine to prevent infection record, only if given by Ottawa Public Health, mail or fax a request to Ottawa Public Health with your request including your full name at time of vaccination, your date of birth, date vaccine was received, location where vaccine was received, your home address at time of vaccination, your current mailing address and your current phone number.

  • Fax: 613-580-9660
  • Mail: Ottawa Public Health, Immunization Unit, Mail Code 26-42, 100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa ON, K2G 6J8

NOTE: There are no in-person immunization services at this location

Due to the presence of vaccine preventable diseases in foreign countries you should ensure your immunization status is up to date before travelling. Your regular health care provider or a specialized travel medicine clinic can help you in making sure you are safe to travel. It is recommended to schedule an appointment for at least six weeks before your planned departure. The Government of Canada provides information on travel vaccinations . 

 I have no history of some (or any) of my vaccines. What are my options?

Vaccines are safe for most adults and can be repeated without any increased risk of reactions. You can discuss vaccination options with a health care provider to ensure you are protected.  

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If you need a routine vaccine :

  • Contact your regular healthcare provider, or visit a walk-in clinic if you do not have a regular health care provider: Find clinic services in your area .
  • If you require immunizations as part of a post-secondary school requirement you can contact the school’s health services.
  • If you require immunization as part of a workplace requirement speak to your occupational health department who may be able to direct you to health services.
  • Routine vaccines are offered at Ottawa Public Health’s Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs for clients aged 18 and over who are newcomers without an Ontario Health Card (OHIP). Those individuals can also have their records assessed at a Hub.

To find out if you are eligible under the publicly funded schedule in Ontario for a high-risk vaccine and to receive these vaccines:

  • Contact your regular healthcare provider, or visit a walk-in clinic if you do not have a regular health care provider: Find clinic services in your area

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Vaccines key to addressing uptick in measles cases, doctors say

A mid a worldwide uptick in measles cases, doctors say people should check their vaccination status and get boosters if appropriate.

There have been five confirmed cases of measles in Ontario this year, according to Public Health Ontario. Officials in Quebec are reporting ten cases , some tied to international travel.

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) told CBC Monday there are no reported or suspected cases of measles in the city.

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist with the University Health Network in Toronto, said there's a global measles resurgence and "the final common pathway here is lower vaccine rates."

To have community protection and prevent transmission, vaccination coverage needs to be at least 95 per cent, according to OPH.

Children typically receive two doses of the measles vaccine: one around their first birthday and the second between four and six years old.

The most recent measles coverage estimates for Ottawa youth are from the 2021-2022 school year, OPH told CBC News in an email.

That year, 95 per cent of 17-year-olds were vaccinated against measles, which OPH said is similar to pre-pandemic levels.

But only 59 per cent of seven-year-olds were vaccinated against the disease  — which is lower than pre-pandemic levels.

OPH cautioned that "these figures are likely underestimates of true population coverage," as the pandemic affected immunization record-keeping.

Who should get vaccinated

Bogoch said there's a myth that measles is an insignificant childhood illness from the past. It can have serious symptoms including brain inflammation and it's a common cause of pneumonia, he said.

"It's totally preventable, so it's just important that we are up-to-date on our vaccines."

He recommended using March break, when many families travel abroad, as a reminder to get up-to-date with vaccinations.

People who have previously had a confirmed case of measles are immune, Bogoch added. He pointed out that there have also been rare cases where people with two doses of the measles vaccine got infected.

"It's a very good vaccine," Bogoch said. "But in medicine, just like in life, nothing's 100 per cent."

Earl Brown, a virologist at the University of Ottawa, told CBC Radio's All in a Day  that if people aren't sure about their vaccination status, it's a good time to check in and see if a booster is needed.

"If you're generally healthy and you were vaccinated maybe once before or not at all, then you should think about freshening up your vaccine status," Brown said.

Brown did caution that people who are immunosuppressed or pregnant should be careful since they can get sick from the vaccine. 

"If you are in a certain group that doesn't have full immunity, then there's a risk of more serious infection and some downsides."

Overall, Brown said the intent is to protect those who are at high risk of contracting the disease, such as people who can't get vaccinated.

A flyer educating parents about measles on a medical clinic bulletin board. Ottawa Public Health said Monday there are no reported or suspected cases of the disease in the city.

Measles in the United States — March 2024

March 8, 2024, 4:15 PM EDT

Updates on respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable diseases.

Thanks to a strong childhood vaccination program, measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000. Although overall childhood vaccination rates remain high in the U.S., measles still occurs frequently in other parts of the world. That’s especially true right now. The World Health Organization has noted a significant increase in measles cases worldwide, with a 30-fold increase in Europe.  This includes popular international tourist destinations for Americans, like England.

Measles can easily come to the United States by way of unvaccinated travelers, and measles cases have been increasing around the country. This most commonly happens when people who live in the United States visit countries where there are measles outbreaks . Once someone gets measles and returns to America, measles can spread if people in their community aren’t up-to-date on their vaccinations.

  • Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 90% of the people close to them can also become infected if they are not protected by vaccination (or, less commonly, prior infection).
  • The measles virus can stay in the air for up to 2 hours after an infected person left an indoor space.
  • Someone can get infected by simply being in a room where a person with measles walked through.
  • In addition, people with measles can transmit to others when their symptoms are fever, cough, and runny nose, which look like common respiratory viruses.

Worse, measles can be very serious . Children younger than 5 years and adults older than 20 years are more likely to suffer from complications. Common measles complications include ear infections and diarrhea. More severe complications like pneumonia (lung infection) and encephalitis (infection and swelling of the brain) are possible and often require hospitalization and even intensive care. This is a real risk for people who are not vaccinated, especially for young children, adults, pregnant persons, and people who are immunocompromised. On average, nearly 1 in 5 unvaccinated people in the United States who get measles need to be hospitalized. For example, in a recent outbreak in Ohio , over 40% of infants and children infected with measles were hospitalized.

When outbreaks do occur, local health departments lead the response. The playbook for ending measles outbreaks is decades old, and it works. People who are infected or who are exposed to measles but haven’t been vaccinated are recommended to stay home and away from settings where unvaccinated people may be exposed, like schools and daycares. By following these simple procedures, countless jurisdictions have successfully curbed local measles outbreaks and limited the illness and suffering that accompany them.

Key to maintaining the elimination of measles in the U.S. is vaccination. The measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MMR)  is part of the national immunization schedule for all children and adults. Vaccination with MMR is the best and safest way to prevent measles. When both doses of MMR vaccine are given (typically when the child is about 1 and 4 years old), MMR is 97% effective at preventing measles.

CDC recommends the safe and effective MMR vaccination as part of the routine immunization schedule for all children and adults , with special guidance for those travelling internationally . With spring break travel coming up and people going to and coming from countries that have seen sharp upticks in measles cases, the time to be sure you and your family members are up to date on their MMR is now.

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    Call if you have questions about Ontario's COVID-19 vaccination program. Service is available in multiple languages. Telephone: 1-888-999-6488. TTY: 1-866-797-0007.

  7. Ontario Travel Clinics

    Passport Health Downtown Ottawa Travel Clinic. 130 Albert Street Suite 1201, Ottawa, ON K1P 1B1 613-482-8141 ... We provide key travel vaccinations, like yellow fever and typhoid, as well as advice, medications and more. Schedule an appointment today by booking online or calling .

  8. Immunization Clinics

    613-695-8989. Orleans Travel and Immunization Clinic. 2746 St Joseph Blvd, Orleans, ON K1C 7B1. 613-408-2760. Ottawa Hospital (The) - General Campus - Tropical Medicine and International Health Clinic. Ottawa Hospital General Campus, 501 Smyth Rd, Module G, 2nd Flr, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6. Pre-travel consultation 613-737-8856 ; Tropical medecine ...

  9. Ottawa West Travel Medicine Clinic

    Travel medicine clinic * advice and vaccines/health precautions needed before going on a trip * individual risk assessment * appointments for post-travel illness. ... Ottawa West Travel Medicine Clinic Phone Numbers: 613-592-9081: Email: [email protected]: Website ...

  10. Find a travel health clinic

    Travel health services are available in most communities or through your family doctor. One way to find a health care site that provides travel health services is through the Public Health Agency of Canada's list of designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres. Government of Canada's official one-stop-shop for comprehensive international ...

  11. A visit to the travel clinic

    Travellers should visit their doctor or a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before departure. This will give time for the vaccines to take effect and to ensure enough time between doses, as some vaccines are given in multiple doses. When you visit a travel clinic, be sure to bring any medical records and travel forms you have so that you can ...

  12. Immunization

    ©2024 Ottawa Public Health. 100 Constellation Drive Ottawa, Ontario Connect with us and services. Google Translate Feedback. By GHD Digital. ... Vaccine distribution centre; Request Immunization Record; Immunization inquiry; Infection prevention and control; 8-1-1 Health. General immunization questions;

  13. Here's where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine in Ottawa this week

    CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the COVID-19 vaccine clinic plans in the city of Ottawa for the week of Aug. 9 to 15. COMMUNITY CLINICS Ottawa's COVID-19 community clinics are open 7 days a week.

  14. Vaccinations & Immunizations

    A vaccine is a way for your body to build its natural immunity to a disease. 1 Unlike most medicines that treat or cure diseases, vaccines work to prevent you from getting sick in the first place. 1 Vaccination is very safe and has saved more lives in Canada than any other medical treatment in the past 50 years. 2.

  15. Need travel vaccines? Plan ahead.

    You may be able to get some travel vaccines from your primary healthcare provider. If you or your healthcare provider need help finding a location that provides certain vaccines or medicines, visit CDC's Find a Clinic page. If yellow fever vaccine is recommended or required for your destination, you'll need to go to a vaccine center ...

  16. Immunization clinics

    Here are the services you can get across Ontario: immunization in the community (e.g. routinely recommended vaccines) immunization programs in schools (Hep B, Men-C-ACYW, HPV) flu vaccination. vaccines for travel. immunization services (e.g. routinely recommended vaccines) provided at health care provider offices (e.g. doctors, nurse practitioner)

  17. About Travel Immunization: Factsheets & Treatments

    The Facts. Immunizations are among the most important and effective ways to prevent travel-related infections. Immunizations for travel include: the routine childhood or adult immunizations that you would receive in Canada. those that are required to cross certain international borders (e.g., yellow fever)

  18. Find a Clinic

    Need to get tested? Find a COVID-19 testing clinic. CDC provides these links as a convenience to international travelers. CDC does not endorse, recommend, or favor any clinics on these lists, nor does the appearance of a clinic on these lists imply a guarantee of service quality. Page last reviewed: August 11, 2022.

  19. Travel Vaccines: When to Get Them, Side Effects, and Cost

    For instance, the yellow fever vaccine offers lifelong protection for most people. But typhoid vaccine boosters are recommended every 2 to 5 years. The typical yellow fever vaccine cost is around $170 — but this can vary by clinic and location. GoodRx can help make your travel vaccines more affordable.

  20. Immunizations

    For an appointment at any of Ottawa County Department of Public Health's (OCDPH) three locations call 616-396-5266 and ask to schedule a vaccine waiver appointment. At OCDPH, a nonmedical vaccine waiver appointment is an in-person visit, usually less than 30 minutes long. There is no cost for the visit.

  21. Understanding the CDC's Updated COVID Isolation Guidance

    The recommendation from the CDC is for people 65 and older who have already received one dose of the 2023-24 COVID vaccine to get a second shot at least four months after their most recent dose. For people in that age group who haven't had the 2023-24 vaccine, there's no need to wait. They can get their shot now to be protected through the ...

  22. How to check if you need a measles vaccine, as cases occur in Canada

    Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, Theresa Tam, has strongly advised Canadians to get vaccinated with two doses of the measles vaccine, especially before travelling. In 1998, measles was ...

  23. Adult Immunization

    Adult Immunization. Vaccines are an important part of staying healthy. They help protect us against very harmful and serious diseases like measles, polio, pneumococcal, influenza, tetanus, and more. In Ontario, routine immunization schedules tell us what vaccines we need in adulthood as well as how to catch up for vaccines missed as a child.

  24. Vaccines key to addressing uptick in measles cases, doctors say

    Ottawa Public Health (OPH) told CBC Monday there are no reported or suspected cases of measles in the city. ... when many families travel abroad, as a reminder to get up-to-date with vaccinations ...

  25. Measles in the United States

    March 8, 2024, 4:15 PM EDT. Print. Updates on respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable diseases. Thanks to a strong childhood vaccination program, measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000. Although overall childhood vaccination rates remain high in the U.S., measles still occurs frequently in other parts of the world.