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.

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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.

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Risk assessment depending on your destination.

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Recommendations for appropriate travel medications and kits.

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Advice on food safety, water, and local health risks.

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Updated information on health risks and ongoing outbreaks at your destination.

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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.

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Personalized vaccination schedules based on your destination and activities.

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Information on mandatory and recommended vaccines such as yellow fever, typhoid, and hepatitis.

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Advice on booster shots and multi-dose vaccines.

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FOLLOW UP

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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

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Personalized support and monitoring depending on the region visited and the symptoms you experience.

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Tips for recognizing symptoms common post-travel illnesses such as malaria, dengue fever and gastrointestinal infections.

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Medical assistance, post-travel consults at the office or remote telemedicine support.

ACCESS

We offer our services in the following centers:

Bubble

La Tour Medical Practice, 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.

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Lausanne

S-Santé Medical Center, Located 5 minutes from Riponne metro station, with 2 paid parking lots nearby (Riponne and Valentin). Entrance on the ground floor at 32 Rue Valentin. It is accessible by elevator and adapted for people with reduced mobility.

For your convenience, we also offer telemedicine consultations 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. Yellow fever vaccine and other travel vaccines: how long before departure?

This depends on the length of your trip and the activities planned there. For a long trip, we recommend making an appointment. at least 4 weeks in advance in order to allow for optimal vaccine protection.

Some vaccines, such as the yellow fever require a delay of at least 10 days before departure to be valid. Other vaccination schedules (hepatitis B, rabies) may require several weeks.

2. Which vaccines are mandatory for travel?

Few vaccines are actually mandatory :

  • Yellow fever : required for entry into certain countries in Africa and South America
  • Meningitis : mandatory for pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia (Hajj, Umrah)
  • Poliomyelitis required for certain countries where the virus is still circulating

However, many vaccines are Highly recommended Depending on your destination: hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, etc. During the consultation, we assess the necessary vaccines based on your itinerary, activities, and health status.

3. What documents should I bring for a travel medicine consultation?

Thank you for bringing your vaccination record. If you suffer from a chronic illness, also remember to bring your medical reports relevant.

4. Can I cancel or reschedule an appointment?

Yes, of course. One button to cancel is present in your confirmation email.
You can also modify or cancel the appointment directly from your personal space on the OneDoc platform.
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, a fee of CHF 50 will be charged.

5. What happens during a travel medicine consultation?

At the office:
Before your appointment, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the medical questionnaire. Please fill it out in advance so that we can prepare for your consultation.

Once there, we will analyze your itinerary, activities, and health status together to provide you with prevention recommendations personalized. We consult risk maps and other visual aids to help you fully understand the precautions to take.

If vaccines are recommended, they are administered on the same day, at the end of the consultation. Therefore, you do not need to return—unless follow-up appointments are necessary. Prescriptions (for example, for malaria prophylaxis) will be provided to you. discounts on site, and the The invoice is settled on the same day. before your departure.

Online (teleconsultation):
The teleconsultation takes place via OneDoc, a secure platform. You will also receive a link to the medical questionnaire to be completed before the consultation.

During the consultation, we analyze your itinerary, activities, and health status via screen sharing (risk maps, visual aids). If vaccinations are deemed necessary, we schedule your appointment at one of our clinics to receive them — often the same day. The orders and the electronic invoice are sent to you by email.

6. Who performs the consultations?

Consultations are provided either by a doctor, either by a nurse, either by a pharmacist specializing in travel medicine.
THE The price is the same for all patients, regardless of who is consulted.

7. Do you consult for reasons other than travel?

Yes, we also offer consultations. PrEP, consultations'infectious diseases and post-travel medical check-ups. For this type of consultation, please write to us at contact@traveldoctor.ch.

8. Do you offer consultations on weekends or in the evenings?

Urgent consultations can be arranged outside of standard hours, for example on Saturdays. Please contact us via WhatsApp for a case-by-case request.

9. Can you get vaccinated without a consultation?

Any vaccination request requires a consultation, even a brief one.
It is essential for:

  • Check for any contraindications,
  • Assessing the right time for administration,
  • To provide the necessary explanations about side effects and precautions to follow.

For medico-legal and quality reasons, we do not accept vaccines brought by the traveler.

10. Can I come with my children?

Yes, we welcome the whole family, including young children and infants.

11. Which vaccines are available at travel medicine clinics?

Yes, all vaccines are available on site and can be administered on the day of your consultation.

12. Vaccination and pregnancy: can you get vaccinated while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Some vaccines are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, which is why a consultation is even more important in your situation. Our experts are ready to assist you, and a doctor is always available for complex cases.

13. What payment methods are accepted?

Payment for the consultation and any vaccines is made on the same day, at the end of the appointment.
We accept payments by Twint Or bank card. Cash payments are not accepted.
In case of late payment, reminder fees can be applied.
Please see our general terms and conditions for more information.

14. Are travel vaccines covered by insurance in Switzerland?

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 that you can send to your insurance company.

  • Vaccines only for travel : not reimbursed by basic insurance, sometimes partially covered by supplementary insurance.
  • Vaccines also recommended in Switzerland : often reimbursed by basic insurance.

For more information, please consult our general terms and conditions.

15. Vaccination in the workplace or in schools: how to organize a campaign?

Yes, upon request we organize vaccination campaigns in companies, schools, institutions (EMS, etc.). Contact us at contact@traveldoctor.ch to discuss it.

THE TEAM

Aicha Yusuf

Nurse, MPH

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Registered nurse, graduated from HESAV (Haute École de Santé Vaud), holding a Master's degree in Public Health With a specialization in Prevention and Health Promotion from the University of Lorraine, she has extensive experience in maternity, emergency, and intensive care units. She also worked as a project manager at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute in Rwanda, where she led a complex community digital health project. Her background in public health, combined with her clinical experience, makes her ideally suited to advise travelers on health risks, vaccination requirements, and prevention strategies tailored to their destinations.

Ludovico Cobuccio

Dr. Med., DTMH, CTH

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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

Nurse, CTH

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Registered nurse, University of Montreal graduate and holder of the Certificate of Travel Health (CTH) A member of the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM), she has extensive experience in surgery, gynecological emergencies, intensive care, and working with refugees through the Swiss Red Cross. With over 16 years of experience in travel medicine, as well as in STI and HIV screening and prevention at Unisanté in Lausanne, she has assisted thousands of travelers in preparing for their trips to diverse destinations. Her in-depth expertise in tropical medicine and health risk prevention allows her to provide tailored advice to each traveler.

Marie-Jo Barbalat

Pharmacy Diploma, FPH, CTH

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Pharmacist holding a FPH (French Hospital Pharmacy Diploma) in a community pharmacy and Holder of the Certificate in Travel Health (CTH) Certified by the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) and the Swiss Federation of Pharmacists (FPH) in Immunization and Blood Collection, she possesses extensive expertise in travel medicine. From 2012 to 2025, she conducted pre-travel consultations at the Unisanté Immunization and Travel Medicine Center, assisting hundreds of travelers in preparing for their trips. Alongside her clinical practice, she has chaired the NGO Pharmacists Without Borders Switzerland since 2004 and teaches at the Swiss Institute of Pharmacy and Societies of Ophthalmology (ISPSO), training future pharmacists in immunization.

TESTIMONIALS

Valeria A.

Highly professional, helpful, and precise. I was satisfied with the telephone advice regarding vaccinations and precautions for traveling to Indonesia. He also offered support during the trip, if needed. He gave space to address my questions and concerns and answered them thoroughly and comprehensively.

Rocco Cislaghi

Professionalism, cordiality and precision. You can't ask for anything better. Impeccable diagnosis and great availability. I felt reassured throughout the illness. Highly recommended

Sarah C.

Online consultation for infectious diseases in preparation for a 6-month trip to a tropical region. Dr. Cobuccio was readily available, extremely attentive to every question, and took the time to provide detailed explanations and clear information about at-risk geographical areas, medications, and vaccinations. Punctual, he answered all questions thoughtfully and professionally.

Matthew Medina

Excellent consultation! Dr. Cobuccio gave me superb advice for my trip. He was a great listener, clear, reassuring, and full of helpful tips. Everything I needed to feel much better prepared. Thanks again!

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