COVID-19 PREVENTION, CURES AND OTHER MYTHS…
BCG is a Third World Cinderella vaccine that MAY turn into a beautiful princess…
Chloroquine was the backbone of malaria treatment and prevention for decades before it turned to ashes, devoured by the flames of abuse and subsequent global drug resistance… perhaps to Phoenix in the fight against COVID-19?
A cheap, effective Corona virus vaccine is the Holy Grail of every knight in a laboratory coat.
But whilst we wait for science to write their history, we DO have scientifically proven ways to reduce the risk of many other vaccine preventable respiratory diseases, right here in Johannesburg: Influenza, Pneumococ, Pertussis and Diphtheria vaccine is known to be effective, reduce illness, hospital admissions and death in a significant part of the at-risk population: Asthmatics, smokers, diabetics and persons with ischaemic heart disease.
WE ARE OPEN AND READY TO ASSIST
To book your appointment for one of the above vaccines or update your routine childhood or adult vaccines, click the link below:
TRAVEL DURING THE PANDEMIC: PCR UPDATE
All the information around PCR and Quarantine for Inbound Travellers.
From online application forms to a step by step guide to the South African inbound quarantine process.
Do you want to travel abroad again?
Some countries and /or airlines have placed specific requirements for preventing infection with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in place.
Lancet Laboratories hosted a “PCR ins and outs for Travelers and their Doctors” webinar with Dr A de Frey and Lancet Laboratories Virologist Prof E Vardas. Watch the video.
Watch the recording of Travel Insurance Consultants (TIC) webinar: Repatriation and Quarantine process by travel and health risk management expert Dr. Albie De Frey
INFLUENZA SEASON 2020
For a limited time only we provide the influenza vaccine combined with a four-in-one booster for the above diseases at R 537.40, VAT inclusive
“Influenza season is here… Influenza vaccine is back … COVID-19 is the new kid on the block Pertussis* and diphtheria# never went away…. Polio is waiting in the wings and Tetanus is in your backyard ….and all of them will, according to the WHO and other health authorities, make a bigger peak than seen in many years in the next 12 months due to lapses in overall global vaccine coverage caused by the current focus on Coronavirus….”
* 24 000 000 cases, 170 000 deaths annually. Ref: Lancet Infect Dis. 2017 Sep;17(9):974-980. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(17)30390-0. # In 2017, a total of 8,819 cases of diphtheria were reported worldwide, the most since 2004. Global DTP3 coverage is suboptimal. In addition to the 3-dose primary series in infancy, new recommendations include 3 diphtheria toxoid–containing booster doses given at 12–23 months of age, 4–7 years of age, and 9–15 years of age. (and an adult booster dose every 5-10 years) Ref: Emerg Infect Dis. 2019 Oct; 25(10): 1834–1842.
KEEPING TRAVELLERS HEALTHY SINCE 1990
Specialised Services
Measles
1 Infected person will pass it on to 18 non-immune persons.
The highly contagious disease is spread by droplets through the air &
touching infected surfaces long after the infected person has left a room.
Malaria
Travel Doctor associates are all experienced in the management of all aspects of malaria including preventative measures, chemo-prophylaxis and disease diagnosis and management.
Vaccines
Travel Doctor associates are all experienced in the management of all aspects of malaria including preventative measures, chemo-prophylaxis and disease diagnosis and management.
Malaria Pocket Guide
Download online Malaria Pocket Guide in PDF format
Coronavirus Disease COVID-19
This interactive dashboard/map provides the latest global numbers and numbers by country of COVID-19 cases on a daily basis.
Our Comprehensive Services
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Before you depart
Travel Health Education
Vaccines
Travel Doctor associates will tailor vaccine schedules to your health profile, itinerary and budget. Travel Doctor associates are all WHO and DOH designated Yellow Fever vaccinations centres.
See our Vaccines Recommended per country list here
Malaria
Personalised Medical Kit
Pre-Travel Medical examination
Travel Insurance
We assess the suitability of travel health insurance cover for pre-existing illness cover, age-related and chronic disease.
For more information Click Here
While you’re away
Disabled Traveller Assistance
Telephonic Medical Advice and Referral
Returned Traveller Examination
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When you return
Returned Traveller Examination
Tropical disease screening
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Before you depart
Travel Health Education
Vaccines
Malaria
Personalised Medical Kit
Pre-Travel Medical examination
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While you’re away
Travel Insurance
Disabled Traveller Assistance
Telephonic Medical Advice and Referral
Returned Traveller Examination
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When you return
Returned Traveller Examination
Tropical disease screening
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