Travel Clinic — Alberton
Certified Travel Medicine · Dr Jan Labuschagne
Travelling abroad? Protect yourself with a pre-travel health consultation at 2nd Avenue Medical Centre. Dr Jan Labuschagne is a certified travel medicine practitioner offering personalised risk assessments, vaccinations, Yellow Fever certificates, and malaria prophylaxis.
Certified Travel Medicine Practitioner
Dr Jan Labuschagne completed training in travel medicine in 2025, bringing up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge to every pre-travel consultation. He holds a Yellow Fever vaccination authorisation and is registered with the HPCSA (MP 0329584).
How Your Travel Consultation Works
A structured, personalised approach to keeping you healthy before, during and after your trip.
Book a Consultation
Schedule your travel health consultation at least 6–8 weeks before departure. Earlier is better for multi-dose vaccine courses.
Risk Assessment
Dr Labuschagne reviews your itinerary, duration, activities, accommodation type, and personal health history to assess your specific risk profile.
Vaccination & Prophylaxis
Recommended vaccines are administered on-site. Malaria prevention tablets and other medications are prescribed where appropriate.
Travel Health Documents
You receive your Yellow Fever certificate (if applicable) and any other required documentation for border crossings and immigration.
Travel Health Services
Everything you need for safe international travel, under one roof.
Destination Risk Assessment
Personalised review of your itinerary, activities, and accommodation to identify country-specific health risks.
Travel Vaccinations
On-site administration of recommended and required travel vaccines, including Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Rabies, and more.
Malaria Prophylaxis
Advice on malaria risk zones and prescription of the most appropriate antimalarial medication for your destination.
Yellow Fever Certificate
Internationally recognised Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (required for entry into many African and South American countries).
Health Precautions & Advice
Food and water safety, insect bite prevention, altitude sickness, traveller's diarrhoea management, and personal health kits.
Return Travel Health
Post-travel screening and assessment if you become unwell after returning — including fever, diarrhoea, or unexplained symptoms.
Vaccines Available
We administer a range of travel vaccines on-site. Availability confirmed at consultation.
Yellow Fever
Often requiredCertificate required for entry into many African & South American countries
Hepatitis A
Recommended for most international travel — food and water-borne
Hepatitis B
Recommended if at risk of blood exposure or extended stays
Typhoid
For travel to areas with poor sanitation and hygiene
Rabies
Recommended for adventure travel, rural areas, or animal contact risk
Meningococcal
Required for Hajj pilgrims; recommended for sub-Saharan Africa
Cholera
For travel to active outbreak regions or humanitarian work
Travel Flu
Recommended annually, especially for long-haul or group travel
Vaccine requirements and recommendations change. Always confirm with Dr Labuschagne at your consultation.
Where Are You Travelling?
Health risks vary by region. Here is an overview — your consultation will cover your specific destination in detail.
Sub-Saharan Africa
- Malaria (high risk zones)
- Yellow fever
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis A & B
- Rabies
Highest-risk region for travellers from South Africa. Malaria prophylaxis is strongly advised for travel outside RSA.
South & Southeast Asia
- Malaria (certain zones)
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis A
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Dengue fever
Thailand, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia carry varying risk profiles. Destination-specific advice is essential.
South America
- Yellow fever (Amazon regions)
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Zika virus
- Rabies
Yellow fever certificate required for entry into several South American countries and for onward travel.
Middle East & North Africa
- Meningococcal disease (Hajj/Umrah)
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- MERS-CoV awareness
Meningococcal vaccination certificate is mandatory for Hajj pilgrims.
Europe & North America
- Routine vaccines (MMR, Td)
- Tick-borne encephalitis (Central/Eastern Europe)
- General travel health
Generally lower risk. Ensure routine vaccinations are up to date. TBE recommended for outdoor/forest activities.
Pacific & Oceania
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Dengue fever
- Leptospirosis (adventure travel)
Remote island destinations may have limited medical facilities. Travel health and insurance planning is important.
This is general information and does not replace professional medical advice.
Patient Information Form — Travel Clinic
Please download and complete this form before your travel consultation. Bringing it completed to your appointment allows Dr Labuschagne to focus your consultation time on assessment and advice rather than paperwork.
The form covers your travel itinerary, medical history, current medications, and vaccination history. Completed forms are kept confidentially in your practice file in line with POPIA.
Download Form (PDF)Ready for Your Pre-Travel Consultation?
Book with Dr Jan Labuschagne — certified travel medicine practitioner at 2nd Avenue Medical Centre, Alberton.