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2019
13
July
Are travel vaccines cheaper at London Drugs?
13
July
Question:
Humans say...
Lori
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Jessica
Usually about $60-100 per vaccine
Bailey
Dukoral is $100. It's cheaper if you attend their weekly travel clinics iirc
Heather
Bailey I feel like it was much less at Costco. No Rx needed!
Bailey
My benefits cover it regardless lol
LP
I think they are around $70 for 2 doses at Costco. No GST if prescribed by doctor
Olga
Go to a travel clinic/doctor, may be more expensive but they will know what you need!
Diamond
I went to the Travel Clinic before going to Egypt earlier this year. Got yellow fever, Hep A and C, dukoral booster. Might have been one or two other things in there. Cost around $200
Hilary
Vancouver coastal has the best travel clinic! They will tell u if they think something is a waste of money to get
Dawn-Ish
Costco is a cheap place for medication, I think u will need a doctors not for the vaccine, then go to a walk in clinic or your doctor
Marilyn
Go to a travel clinic. They will tell you what you need for where you are going to travel, and provide a lot more advice than just vaccines. Pay the money. It's your health.
Mandi
My kids and I went to my dr. And got a prescription for a few of ours and since they are covered it was free.
Cindy
Travel vaccines are super expensive FYI
Matti
10 years ago I got my yellow fever shot in Panama for like $15
Tracy
I got an rx from gp. Hep A should be covered by extended health. Typhoid isn’t covered by my plan and it’s $37. London drugs will do the shots for $18 each. So I’m going to take the vaccines back to my gp to administer.
Sally
Depending what vaccines you need, it generally cost me between $100 and $200 to get a while boatload of them...
Cora
I went to a travel clinic where I found out the typhoid shot is good for 2 years, whereas the live vaccine (pills) is good for 5 years.
Bohee
There is a pharmacy by cobs that do travel vaccines!
Laurie
Doctor prescribes that Costco carries them
Corinne
https://tmvc.com/price-list/
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Price List
Colleen
Check a few pharmacies ...prices differ but hep A/b is about $70
Laura
I suggest getting Twinrix for Hep A/B together. One of the Heps needs 2 boosters over several months so the sooner the better (can't remember which). If you get them separately it costs way more.
Lauren
Typhoid is free through your family doctor and the others might be covered under your benefits (hep, yellow fever and malaria was under mine)
Tracy
Thank you everyone!
Randy
Yellow fever vaccine was difficult to obtain due to vaccine shortages last year so I had to get a partial dose. Initially I tried to get it from a pharmacy and the doctor but nobody had it so I was stuck going to the travel clinic. I wasn't impressed with the travel clinic because they charge more than pharmacists. Personally I find it annoying that private travel clinics can exist considering our health care is public. For some things you can simply see your doctor. The only thing that the travel clinic does is research what medical risks there are where you are going. Then they scare you into spending a lot of money to protect yourself. For example, Malaria. I was told Malaria is a risk almost every country I was going to. To protect myself from malaria I was told to take pills for a week before and after and all through my trip. The pills that were recommended to me costed $10/day which is $300/mo. My friend who lives in Kenya got malaria once. She is poor. She could never afford to pay $300/mo to protect herself. So when she got Malaria, she went to the doctor and they simply treated her with pills. It was affordable for her and she got well soon. So the point is that some things can simply be treated if you get infected. The other point is that the travel clinic was trying to scare me into getting the malaria protection even for countries that were not really a risk of malaria and they were trying to scare me away from the cheaper options. Facebook opinions will be very helpful. As for my Malaria risk, I never took any meds and I travelled the world. I got sick a few times and had to go to a doctor once but it only costed $70 (Thailand). The real risks are food and water. Drink bottled and remember that food safe is not common knowledge.
Robert
Yes, London Drugs go to your Doc, first got the hep A./B only
A.I. says...
Travel Vaccine Prices
Many people planning to travel to different parts of the world often wonder about the cost of travel vaccines. It is important to get vaccinated before traveling to certain countries to protect yourself from various diseases.
Prices for travel vaccines can vary depending on where you get them. Generally, travel clinics tend to be more expensive than pharmacies like London Drugs. However, it is always recommended to consult with a healthcare professional to determine which vaccines are necessary for your trip.
Estimated Prices for Common Travel Vaccines:
- Hepatitis A/B Vaccine: Approximately $50-$100 per dose
- Yellow Fever Vaccine: Around $150-$200 per dose
- Typhoid Vaccine: Roughly $25-$50 per dose
- Prescription for Diamox (Acetazolamide): Prices may vary, consult with a healthcare provider
It is important to note that these prices are estimates and can vary depending on the location and provider. Some vaccines may require multiple doses, so it is best to plan ahead and budget accordingly.
If you are looking to save money on travel vaccines, consider checking with your local pharmacy or health department for more affordable options. Remember, the cost of vaccines is a small price to pay for the peace of mind and protection they provide during your travels.
Thank you for your question and happy travels!
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Tracy
Anyone know how much travel vaccines are? I can’t find actual prices online. I see here that London Drugs is cheaper than a travel clinic, but what are the actual prices? Likely looking for Hep A/B, yellow fever, typhoid and rx for diamex. TIA!