Vaccines

Vanguard Pharmacy Professionals hold immunization credentials and are qualified to deliver various vaccinations such as influenza shots, Hepatitis A and B immunizations, and COVID-19 doses, helping maintain your health protection. Vaccine access and delivery services differ by regional jurisdiction. Consult with your Vanguard Pharmacy Professional to identify appropriate immunizations for your needs.

Travel Vaccines

Travelling to a destination outside of Canada? Vanguard Pharmacy Pharmacists can administer a wide range of travel vaccines to help you be prepared. They can also provide helpful advice on essential over-the-counter travel medications and products. Speak with your Vanguard Pharmacist today.

  • Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver that’s caused by exposure to infected feces, often by consuming contaminated food or water.33 Infections are common in areas like Africa, India, and South America.33

    Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for travellers who are 6 months of age and older.34 It usually consists of a primary dose and a booster dose given at least 6 months apart.34 Consider getting vaccinated with your first dose at least 2 weeks before travelling.34,35 No additional doses beyond the recommended 2 doses are needed.34

  • Hepatitis B is a type of viral liver infection that spreads through infected blood and body fluids.10 High risk areas for infections include Asia and Africa.10

    Hepatitis B vaccinations are routinely given to infants and children.11 The number of recommended doses will vary based on several factors; ask your pharmacist to learn more.11 If you’re an unvaccinated adult, it requires 3 doses (and sometimes a booster dose), given a week to several months apart depending on your vaccine schedule.11,36,37

    Consider getting vaccinated at least 1 month before travelling.38 There are vaccines available that protect you against both hepatitis A and hepatitis B.36

  • Travellers’ diarrhea (Montezuma’s revenge, Delhi belly) is a type of illness that’s caused by bacteria, parasites, or viruses after consuming contaminated food or water.39 Cholera is a type of intestinal infection that’s caused by a type of bacteria called Vibrio cholerae, also usually because of consuming contaminated food or water.40 High risk areas common to both illnesses include Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.39,40

    For adults and children who are 6 years of age and older, vaccination against cholera and travellers’ diarrhea for the first time requires 2 doses and should be considered at least 2 weeks before travelling.41 For children between the ages of 2 and 6 years, first-time vaccination requires 3 doses, and should be considered at least 3 weeks before travelling.41 Regardless of your age, you should get your last dose at least 1 week before travelling. Booster doses may be recommended depending on when you were last immunized.41

All vaccines shown are available in all provinces, though the prescription and administration of the vaccines can vary. Speak with your Vanguard Pharmacist and we will work with your physician to ger prescriptions as required.

To learn more about which vaccines are required by destination, please visit https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/vaccines.

Speak with your Vanguard Pharmacist for a review on unique vaccine requirements by destination.

*Some vaccines require a prescription to be administered. Speak with your Vanguard Pharmacy pharmacist and we will work with your physician to get prescriptions as required.