What to expect during your visit to Atlas Immunization
YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
Has someone informed you that before your next trip you need to be immunized? It could be a family member, your travel agent, a government health worker, or maybe you saw something on tv. We are here to help and want to make the process as painless as possible.
HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN GETTING IMMUNIZED AT ATLAS IMMUNIZATION!
Please follow directions carefully to book the right appointments.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
You can book via: phone (780) 465-5150 or online using our Immunization Appointment Booking Form or by visiting us at one of our clinics.
ARRIVE AT CLINIC AT APPOINTMENT TIME
Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early is possible so that you have time to find parking and fill out any required paperwork. Please remember to bring a piece of photo ID and your Provincial Healthcare Number.
FILL OUT YOUR FORMS
These may include a Travel Health form or a Non Travel form if your trip is for school or work. Be sure to bring a list of any medictaions you are currently taking.
CONSULT WITH TRAVEL HEALTH CONSULTANT
One of our nurses will go through your medical history and vaccine history, ask about any medications being taken, chronic illness etc.
PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR TRIP
The Nurse will then pull up maps and other resources and go over food and water precautions, mosquito protection, repellents and diseases like Yellow Fever, Malaria, etc. Please confirm your trip itinerary, which should include where, when, reason for your trip, the duration and your plans during your trip.
MORE PRECAUTIONS
The Nurse will then discuss with you about Travellers’ Diarrhea prevention or treatment, High altitude medications (depending on destination) and list prescriptions available.
GETTING VACCINATED
The Nurse will administer the vaccines required and/or recommended for your trip.
RECORD BOOK
You will then be given a record book with all the vaccines you received from our clinic for your records as well as Certificates for vaccines given for entry to certain countries who request proof of vaccine Ex: Yellow Fever, Meningitis, Polio. If you have any questions this will be the time to ask.
INFORMATION
Once your appointment is complete, we will offer to send you an email that includes all the detailed information specific to your trip so you have it on hand when your travelling.
PAYMENT
The friendly front desk staff will then take payment and give you a receipt with DIN numbers so you can claim your vaccines with your Benefit plan or health spending accounts. We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard, Interac (Debit) or cash.
FOLLOW UP
If there are any follow up vaccines required (Boosters, 2nd Dose series) our administration will contact you at the appropriate times via telephone or email.
HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN GETTING IMMUNIZED AT ATLAS IMMUNIZATION!
Post-Secondary / Work:
Please follow directions carefully to book the right appointments.
STEP 1
Book an Appointment online
Most health care programs require a TB test. You must book two appointments 48 – 72 hours apart (if there is no availability on line for your FOLLOW UP, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you, you must be have a flexible availability), we will go through all your immunization records and school requirements at the time of the first appointment. Please make sure to check if you require an Immunization Form filled out by our staff to start working on it on your first visit and avoid a higher charge if brought in on the second visit or later.
STEP 2
Arrive to your appointment
STEP 3
Fill out any required paperwork
- Please remember to bring:
A photo ID and your Provincial Healthcare Card. - Complete questionnaire online and bring QR code at the time of checking.
- Immunization Records, School Form that need to be completed, if applicable.
STEP 4
Session with our Staff
One of our nurses will go through your medical and vaccine history, ask about any medications being taken, chronic illness, check your requirements according to your program and start filling out your required immunization forms if applicable.
STEP 5
Getting Vaccinated
The Nurse will perform a TB test (if applicable) and vaccines accordingly. TB skin test is a Two-part test, you must be available to come back to our office for a follow up 48-72 hours after the test. Make sure a follow-up is booked for your return.
STEP 6
Payment
The friendly front desk staff will then take your payment and give you a receipt with a DIN (Drug Identification Number) for your re-imbursement claim with your Private Benefit Plan or Health Spending Accounts. We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Interac (Debit), or e-transfer.
Travel
Because Provincial Health Care Insurance Plans do not cover Travel Health Immunization Services, a receipt with the Drug Identification Number (DIN) will be provided to you at the end of each of your visits for submission to your private health insurance plan for re-imbursement assessment through your drug plan or a Health Spending Account. Please make sure to submit your receipts
STEP 1
Book an Appointment online: It is easy, simple, and convenient or by phone 780-465-5150
Please read instructions carefully before booking appointments.
- IF you ONLY want a certain Vaccine and no assessment, please let us know by using the “additional comments optional” field when you schedule the appointment.
STEP 2
Arrive to your appointment
Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early is possible so that you have time to park, for your convenience parking is provided in front of our clinic at no cost.
STEP 3
Fill out any required paperwork
Please remember to bring:
- A photo ID and your Provincial Healthcare Card.
- Complete questionnaire online and bring QR code at the time of checking in case your questionnaire was not loaded.
STEP 4
Session with our Staff
One of our nurses will go through your medical and vaccine history, ask about any medications being taken, chronic illness, check the recommendations for your destination discuss your itinerary precautions and risks accordingly.
STEP 5
Getting Vaccinated
The Nurse will discuss each of the recommended vaccine information, side effects and will administer consented vaccines accordingly. Please note that if you decline recommended vaccines, a consultation fee will be required.
STEP 6
International Travel Immunization Record Book
You will then be given a record book with all the vaccines you received from our clinic for your records as well as Certificates for vaccines given for entry to certain countries who request proof of vaccine Ex: Yellow Fever, Polio. Please note: If you have access to my Health Alberta Records, all immunizations given from our office will be included in your electronic immunization records. If you would like to request access, please click the following link:
Step 7
Payment
The friendly front desk staff will then take your payment and give you a receipt with a DIN (Drug Identification Number) for your re-imbursement claim with your Private Benefit Plan or Health Spending Accounts. We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Interac (Debit), or e-transfer.
