WHY TRAVEL HEALTH MATTERS
By providing professional travel health services, we’re helping travellers make the most of their journeys. Helping diverse people connect.
Bridging cultural differences and improving understanding.
Realising the strength in our diversity.
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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.
Your destination country(ies) and the country(ies) through which you will be transiting have specific COVID-19 testing requirements. These requirements change regularly. It is your responsibility to check the testing requirements that you must meet. It is important that you check, and keep on checking:
- with your travel agent
- the map on IATA Travel Centre - you can click on a country to see their latest entry requirements.
- countries’ official websites, and
- airline websites. Some airlines have their own requirements.
What we offer
We offer two tests to detect the virus that causes COVID-19: the RT-PCR test, and the Rapid Antigen test.
The RT-PCR test is a NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test), which is a new term for tests that use an amplification procedure to detect the virus. According to the CDC, NAATs are unlikely to return a false-negative result and remain the gold standard in COVID-19 testing.
We offer the Rapid Antigen test in addition to the NAAT test because some destinations or airlines require both tests.
RT-PCR Test
Results in 24-36 hours- Turn-around times depend on laboratory capacity
- The RT-PCR test detects the virus’ genetic material
- Saliva sample – no nose or throat swab needed
- Only available at our Rosebank, Northcliff, Hout Bay and Durbanville clinics
Rapid Antigen Test
Results +-15 minutes- The Rapid Antigen test detects proteins on the virus’s surface
- Nose swab
- Only available at our Rosebank, Northcliff and Durbanville clinics
Sprint testing*
Results in less than 24 hours for selected destinations
Some destinations such as the Netherlands and Denmark have a shorter validity period for a negative COVID-19 result. Other destinations like Finland do not have direct flights from South Africa. This means that travellers to these countries must take a RT-PCR test as close to departure as possible.
We guarantee RT-PCR results for these destinations in less than 24 hours at no extra cost.
*Only available at our Rosebank, Northcliff and Durbanville clinics
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.
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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
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.
KEEPING TRAVELLERS HEALTHY SINCE 1990
Specialised Services
TRAVEL DOCTOR PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING
Informational Videos
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.
Clinic Locations
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