New appointment booking system

We have a new booking system that will enable you to book some appointment types online, and will show availability of other appointment types. To check it out go to https://polaristravelclinic.janeapp.com/

Strep throat testing

Our clinic is now offering strep throat testing.  Book your appointment and we can do a throat swab test.  In 15 minutes we will have a result.  If positive, we can prescribe and give antibiotics immediately.  The cost of the test is $20 plus GST.  This does not include the cost of any prescriptions, but we do accept most direct bill drug benefits plans.  You can book this appointment type online by clicking the link below:

Book strep throat testing appointment

UTI/bladder infection testing

We are also offering urine testing and assessment for bladder infections. In 15 minutes we will have a result.  If positive, we can prescribe and give antibiotics immediately.  The cost of the test is $20 plus GST.  This does not include the cost of any prescriptions, but we do accept most direct bill drug benefits plans.  You can book this appointment type online by clicking the link below:

Book UTI testing appointment

Blood draw for immunity titres

This service is for patients of Polaris who require blood tests for immunity to diseases such as Hepatitis B and varicella (chicken pox). We do not accept lab requisitions from other providers or do any other type of blood tests.

During the appointment, the nurse will use sterile equipment to draw a small amount of blood from the patient’s arm. The blood will then be sent to a laboratory for testing. Once the results are available they will be communicated to our pharmacist who ordered the blood test. The results may show a positive immune response (no boosters needed) or an insufficient immune response (booster needed).

The cost of this appointment is $25 plus GST. Some health benefit plans may provide some coverage, but this needs to be submitted by the patient. We will provide an official receipt.

Book blood draw for immunity appointment

Direct booking link for vaccine boosters

We have enabled online booking for most vaccine booster doses. You can see more on our scheduling site:

Book booster vaccination online

Vaccines for under 5 years of age

Polaris has registered nurses available to administer vaccines for those under 5 years of age.  Our pharmacist can prescribe the vaccine, so you do not need a prescription from a doctor.  We have all children’s travel vaccines in stock, so we can provide it for you and have one of our nurses administer in the same appointment.  Our nurses are usually available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. You can see our available times here but you will need to contact us to book either by filling in the form below or call us at 403-980-8747.

TB Testing

We offer TB testing (Mantoux skin test) at our clinic for $60.  You need to book two appointments, one for the administration and a second to read the results 48-72 hours later.  Usually we do the administration tests following this general schedule:

Tuesday afternoon administer	read on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning
Tuesday evening administer	read on Friday morning or Friday afternoon
Wednesday afternoon administer	read on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning
Wednesday evening administer	read on Saturday morning
Thursday morning administer	read on Saturday morning
Saturday morning administer	read on Tuesday morning (limited availability that can vary by week)

You can see our available times here (coming soon) but you will need to contact us to book either by filling in the form below or call us at 403-980-8747.

Flu Vaccines

You can pre-book your flu vaccine here (link soon)

COVID vaccines

Currently available at Polaris Travel Clinic and Pharmacy:

• Pfizer bivalent (12 years and older)

To book an appointment contact us directly or go to https://bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/

TRAVEL AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS

For other appointment types including travel health consults, fill out the form below.  You will receive an email confirmation that your information was received.