Travel Vaccinations for Canada

MMR Check

Measles outbreaks have been reported in parts of Canada, including Quebec and Ontario in 2024 and 2025.

Travellers should ensure they have:

• Two documented doses of MMR vaccine

If your vaccination status is uncertain, speak to your GP before travel.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is present in wooded and grassy regions across southern Canada, particularly in:

• Southern Ontario
• Quebec
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Parts of British Columbia

Preventative advice includes:

• Use insect repellent
• Wear long clothing during outdoor activity
• Check for ticks daily after hiking or camping

Rabies and Bat Exposure

Rabies is present in Canadian wildlife, including bats, foxes and skunks.

Any bat contact, even without a visible bite, requires urgent medical assessment because bats can transmit rabies through bites too small to detect.

If exposed:

• Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and clean water for 15 minutes
• Apply antiseptic if available
• Attend hospital or A&E immediately

Rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is hospital-only treatment and is not available in UK community pharmacies.

Other Health Risks

Cold-related injury and sun exposure at altitude can both present risks during winter travel and ski holidays.

Travellers should:

• Dress appropriately for extreme cold
• Use high-factor sun protection in snowy and mountainous environments
• Maintain hydration during outdoor activity

When to Book

For most Canada travel itineraries, a short pre-travel consultation four to six weeks before departure is sufficient.

What We Can Supply

Vaccines provided during consultation are subject to current Patient Group Direction (PGD) coverage and stock availability at the time of your appointment.

During your visit we can:

• Review routine UK immunisations
• Provide travel health advice
• Administer appropriate vaccines where indicated
• Refer to an Independent Prescriber where required

Antimalarials and altitude medication are prescription-only medicines and are not prescribed on site. Where appropriate, we will refer you to an Independent Prescriber, NHS GP or private prescriber.

Our pharmacist-led travel clinic supports travellers from Rochdale, Manchester and across Greater Manchester with personalised travel health consultations and vaccination advice for Canada.

Our clinic offers free on-site parking, refreshments during your visit and convenient access from across Greater Manchester.