Travel Medicine consultations for the whole family, in the office or online.
Go on a trip with complete peace of mind thanks to our advice before departure and our support in the event of problems upon your return. In the office or by telemedicine, our experts are there to support you.
OUR SERVICES
Personalized Health Advice for Safe and Worry-Free Travel
Our tailored pre-travel consultations provide expert health advice based on your unique travel plans. Whether you're traveling to a tropical climate, a high-altitude destination, or a remote area, we help you prepare with personalized guidance on staying healthy during your trip.
Risk assessment depending on your destination.
Recommendations for appropriate travel medications and kits.
Advice on food safety, water, and local health risks.
Updated information on health risks and ongoing outbreaks at your destination.
VACCINES
Protect yourself with the right vaccines
We offer up-to-date vaccination recommendations tailored to your destination and travel plans. Our experts ensure you're fully protected against preventable diseases, whether you're traveling for leisure, business, or adventure.
Personalized vaccination schedules based on your destination and activities.
Informations on mandatory and recommended vaccines such as yellow fever, typhoid, and hepatitis.
Advice on booster shots and multi-dose vaccines.
FOLLOW UP
Support in case of health problems during and after the trip
If you feel unwell after your trip, it’s important to recognize the early symptoms and seek medical attention promptly. We provide expert advice on managing post-travel illnesses, offering personalized guidance based on your destinations and activities. Our service helps you detect common travel-related illnesses and connects you with health resources for prompt treatment
Personalized support and monitoring depending on the region visited and the symptoms you experience.
Tips for recognizing symptoms common post-travel illnesses such as malaria, dengue fever and gastrointestinal infections.
Medical assistance, post-travel consults at the office or remote telemedicine support.
ACCESS
We offer our services in the following centers:
Bulle
Cabinet Médical La Tour, Near the “Le Closalet” stop on bus line 201. Free parking is available beneath the Aldi–McDonald’s building. Entrance at Route de l’Intyamon 113, on the Aldi side, 1st floor. The premises are accessible by elevator and suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Lausanne
Centre médical S-Santé, à 5 minutes de l’arrêt de métro Riponne, 2 parkings payants à proximité (Riponne et Valentin). Entrée au rez-de-chaussée Rue Valentin 32. Il est accessible par ascenseur et adapté aux personnes à mobilité réduite.
For your convenience, we also offer consultations en télémédecine for pre-travel advice and vaccinations, allowing you to receive expert health advice from the comfort of your home, wherever you are.
Whether you need advice before the trip, of vaccinations, or of post-travel consultations, our team is here to support you.
FAQ
1. What payment methods are accepted?
Payment for the consultation and any vaccines is due on the same day, at the end of the appointment.
We accept payments by Twint or credit/debit card. Cash payments are not accepted.
In case of late payment, reminder fees may be applied.
Please refer to our general terms and conditions for more information.
2. Is the consultation reimbursed by insurance?
This depends on your insurance. The invoice is issued in your name and is not sent directly to your health insurance provider.
After payment, you will receive a detailed receipt listing the services provided, which you can then submit to your basic or supplementary insurance.
For more information, please refer to our general terms and conditions.
3. Are vaccines reimbursed by insurance?
This varies depending on the type of vaccine and your insurance:
- Vaccines intended solely for travel: not covered by basic insurance, sometimes partially reimbursed by supplementary insurance.
- Vaccines also recommended in Switzerland: often reimbursed by basic insurance.
As with the consultation, you pay for the vaccines on the same day, then you submit the invoice to your insurance.
4. Can I cancel or reschedule an appointment?
Yes, of course.
– If you booked through our website, buttons to cancel or reschedule are available at the bottom of your confirmation email.
– If you made your booking via OneDoc, you can modify or cancel the appointment directly on the platform.
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, a fee of CHF 50 will be charged.
5. Do you offer online consultations?
Yes. Teleconsultation is ideal if you're not sure whether you need vaccines.
If vaccines are necessary, a short in-person visit will be scheduled to administer them without requiring an additional consultation.
6. How does an online consultation work?
The teleconsultation takes place via a secure platform. You will receive a link by official email or WhatsApp before the appointment.
We will discuss your itinerary and planned activities, and review risk maps together via screen sharing.
An electronic invoice will then be sent to you by email.
7. Can I come just for a vaccine?
Any vaccination request requires a consultation, even a brief one.
It is essential for:
- To verify the absence of contraindications,
- To assess the appropriate timing for administration,
- To provide the necessary explanations about side effects and precautions to follow.
8. Who performs the consultations?
Consultations are carried out either by a doctor or by a nurse specialized in travel medicine.
The fee is the same for all patients, regardless of who you consult.
9. Can I come with my children?
Yes, we welcome the whole family, including young children and infants.
THE TEAM
Aicha Yusuf
Nurse, MPH
Infirmière diplômée de la HESAV (Haute École de Santé Vaud), titulaire d’un Master en Santé Publique avec une spécialisation en Prévention et Promotion de la Santé de l’Université de Lorraine. Elle possède une vaste expérience dans les services de maternité, d’urgences et de soins intensifs. De plus, elle a travaillé comme chef de projet à l’Institut Tropical et de Santé Publique Suisse au Rwanda, où elle a géré un projet complexe de santé numérique communautaire. Son parcours en santé publique, combiné à son expérience clinique, la rend parfaitement apte à conseiller les voyageurs sur les risques sanitaires, les exigences vaccinales et les stratégies de prévention adaptées à leurs destinations.
Ludovico Cobuccio
Dr. Méd., DTMH, CTH
Specialist in Internal Medicine and Infectiology, FMH member. Holder of a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the University of Glasgow and a Certificate in Travel Health from the International Society of Travel Medicine. Former Attending Physician at the Travel Medicine and Vaccination Center of Lausanne (Unisanté), and former senior physician in charge of infectious disease surveillance and epidemic response at the Cantonal Doctor Office, Canton of Vaud. Currently serving as a consultant for staff at Terre des Hommes and Attending Physician in Infectious Diseases at the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV).
Annie Hérard
Infirmière, CTH
Infirmière diplômée de l’Université de Montréal et titulaire du Certificate of Travel Health (CTH) de la Société Internationale de Médecine de Voyage (ISTM). Elle possède une vaste expérience acquise en chirurgie, urgences gynécologiques, soins intensifs et auprès des réfugiés avec la Croix-Rouge Suisse. Forte de plus de 16 ans d’expérience en médecine de voyage ainsi qu’en dépistage et prévention des IST et du VIH à Unisanté, Lausanne, elle a accompagné des milliers de voyageurs dans la préparation de leurs déplacements vers des destinations variées. Son expertise approfondie en médecine tropicale et prévention des risques sanitaires lui permet de fournir des conseils adaptés à chaque profil de voyageur.
Marie-Jo Barbalat
Dipl. pharm., FPH, CTH
Pharmacienne titulaire d’un FPH en pharmacie d’officine et Titulaire du Certificate in Travel Health (CTH) de la Société Internationale de Médecine de Voyage (ISTM) ainsi que du FPH en Vaccination et prélèvements sanguins, elle possède une expertise approfondie en médecine de voyage. De 2012 à 2025, elle a effectué des consultations pré-voyages au Centre de vaccinations et médecine des voyages d’Unisanté, accompagnant des centaines de voyageurs dans la préparation de leurs déplacements. Parallèlement à son activité clinique, elle préside l’ONG Pharmaciens Sans Frontières Suisse depuis 2004 et enseigne à l’ISPSO, formant les futurs pharmaciens en vaccination.
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