Travel health

Travel Health Advice That's Built Around Your Trip — Not Just Your Destination.

Planning a trip is exciting. Figuring out which vaccines you need, whether malaria is a concern, what medications to bring, or what health risks apply to your specific itinerary — that part is less exciting.

That's where JEMA can help.

Our travel health consultations are designed to take the guesswork out of getting ready. We review your destination, itinerary, length of stay, activities, vaccine history, and medical history so you can understand what's recommended, what's required, and what your options are.

You'll leave with clear guidance, practical next steps, and a better sense of what you need before you go.

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NO PRESSURE. YOUR CALL.

Here's How We Work — Before You Worry About the Number of Needles or the Cost.

Some clients come to JEMA worried they'll be told to get everything. That's not how we work.

Our job is to explain what's required, what's recommended, what's optional, and why — for your specific trip and your specific health history. You'll have everything you need to make a decision that fits your destination, your timeline, your budget, and your comfort level.

We'll give you the full picture. You stay in control of what happens next.

More Than A Destination Look Up

The Internet Can Give You a List of Vaccines Required for Your Destination.

We Give You an Insider’s Plan Based on Your Itinerary and Planned Activities.

JEMA’s travel medicine services are led by Angela Parsons, BNRN, CTH®, who holds the Certificate in Travel Health™ through the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM). This internationally recognized travel medicine credential reflects specialized knowledge in travel health care and consultation

Online travel health information tends to be general, contradictory, or hard to apply to your actual trip. A destination page tells you what country you're visiting. JEMA looks at the trip itself.

A resort week in Cancún and two weeks in rural Oaxaca are not the same health assessment — even though they're both Mexico. A cruise with port stops carries different risks than a direct flight to the same city. A rural volunteer placement needs a different conversation than a business trip.

What we're actually looking at: your destination and every stopover, how long you're staying, whether you'll be in urban or rural areas, what you'll be doing there, your vaccination history, your current medications and health conditions, your age and individual risk factors, and any country entry requirements that apply.

That's what turns a destination lookup into a plan.

Kind Words from Our Clients...

Jennifer

“I went to the Jema International Travel Clinic for my travel vaccines. I was so impressed with their knowledge and professionalism. It was a relief knowing I would be safe when traveling abroad. When I needed copies of my vaccines a while later, I was impressed with how quickly they responded to my email. I would definitely recommend and I will be a returning customer. Thank you Jema International Travel Clinic!”

Mark

“The staff at JEMA are awesome. We had a 4 country African adventure to plan and they helped us with vaccines and some very practical advice. They are knowledgeable and instilled in us a great deal of confidence that we are ready.”

Brendan

“I had a fantastic experience with Jema and Angela Parsons. I was able to book my travel appointment on a Friday, and they followed up with an early morning appointment on the following Monday. I received all my vaccines needed for my trip, and a lot of important information regarding how to keep my health in check while travelling. The atmosphere was excellent, the appointment was great, and I felt very comfortable and at ease. I highly recommend anyone looking for a good travel clinic to try Jema.”

Gail

“My initial consultation with Jema International Travel Clinic consultant Angela Parsons was very positive. She provided clear, comprehensive information and made informed recommendations on immunizations. All my questions were answered clearly and patiently. Her preparation was also impressive (she had already researched possible interactions with medications and adjusted treatment choices). Ms. Parsons provided a summary documentation through email that I can review at any time. I would recommend Jema International Travel Clinic without reservation.”

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Pre-travel consultations

Know Exactly What You Need Before You Leave.

A pre-travel consultation is designed to give you a clear, personalized picture of what's recommended for your specific trip before you go.

Depending on your itinerary, destination, and health history, your consultation may cover travel vaccines, malaria prevention, traveller's diarrhea, food and water safety, mosquito-borne illness, animal exposures, altitude illness, sun and heat safety, destination-specific health risks, vaccine timing and booster requirements, and any travel documentation you need completed.

Pre-travel consultations are useful for any kind of travel — vacations, honeymoons, cruises, backpacking trips, mission trips, work assignments, study abroad programs, family visits overseas, adventure travel, and complex multi-country itineraries. If you're going somewhere, this is the right starting point.

Timing: It's worth booking as early as possible — ideally 4–6 weeks before your departure date. Some vaccines require more than one dose or need time to become fully effective before you travel.

If you're leaving sooner than that, book anyway. Last-minute appointments are welcome. We'll tell you honestly what's possible before departure and make sure you're as prepared as you can be.

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Travel vaccines and immunizations

JEMA Offers a Wide Range of Travel Vaccines Onsite — Which Means You Don't Need a Prescription From Your Family Doctor Before You Come In.

Depending on your destination, health history, and travel plans, your appointment may include a discussion of vaccines for:

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B · Twinrix
Typhoid
Yellow Fever
Rabies
Japanese Encephalitis
Meningitis B + Meningococcal ACYW-135
MMR
Varicella
Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
Tdap-IPV
HPV / Gardasil
RSV
Shingles
Polio
High-dose influenza vaccine
COVID-19
Dukoral
Chikungunya

Vaccine availability may vary — contact the clinic before your appointment if you need a specific vaccine confirmed.

Our nurses will walk you through what each vaccine is for, why it may be recommended for your trip, and what to expect before, during, and after your immunization. No assumptions, no pressure — just clear information so you can make the right call for your situation.

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Yellow Fever consultations and vaccination

Yellow Fever: Requirements, Vaccination, and Official Documentation.

Yellow Fever requirements are genuinely confusing — and getting them wrong can mean being denied entry at the border.

Some countries require official proof of Yellow Fever vaccination as a condition of entry. Others require proof based on your travel route or stopovers, regardless of your final destination. And some travellers may not be eligible for the vaccine due to age or health history, which requires official medical exemption documentation instead.

JEMA is a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. During your pre-travel consult, we provide Yellow Fever risk assessment, country entry requirement review, vaccine eligibility review, vaccination when appropriate, and the official Yellow Fever certificate your destination requires. If you need a medical exemption, we can help with that documentation as well.

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Post-travel consultations

Not Feeling Right After Your Trip?

Even with good preparation, illness or health concerns can come up during or after travel. JEMA offers post-travel consultations for clients who return home unwell or have concerns about symptoms after travelling.

We'll review where you travelled, when symptoms started, possible exposures, medications taken, and what you experienced during the trip. If further assessment, testing, or treatment is needed, JEMA can help guide your next steps and refer you to a physician when appropriate.

Post-travel consultations are worth booking if you're experiencing an unexplained rash, unusual bites, stomach illness, fever, ongoing fatigue, or any symptoms you're not sure about after returning from abroad. If something doesn't feel right after your trip, it's worth a conversation. And if you completed your pre-travel consultation at JEMA, that conversation is on us.

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Virtual travel health appointments

Not in St. John's? We Can Still Help.

JEMA offers virtual appointments for travel health guidance for clients across Newfoundland and Labrador — and beyond — who want clear, personalized advice before they travel but can't make it into the clinic.

A virtual consultation can cover everything a pre-travel consultation covers: destination-specific risks, vaccine recommendations, medication guidance, and a clear plan for what to do before you go.

Services that require an in-person visit — vaccines, TB testing, mask fit testing, and blood or urine collection — do need to be completed at the clinic. But a virtual appointment can help you understand exactly what you need and how to arrange it, whether you're coming to us or coordinating locally.

Ask About a Virtual Appointment

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WHAT TO BRING

The More Detail You Can Share, the More Useful Your Consultation Will Be.

If you have them, please bring:

your travel itinerary (including stopovers and departure dates),
your vaccine records,
a list of current medications, and
any forms or documentation you need reviewed. I

If you don't have all of this — or any of it — come anyway. We'll work with whatever you have.

Tip: If you were born in Newfoundland and Labrador and need your childhood immunization records, you'll need to request them from Public Health Records before your appointment. It's worth doing this a few weeks ahead if you think your records might be incomplete — it's a common step that catches a lot of clients off guard.