FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What vaccines are required prior to travel?
  Some countries require yellow fever vaccine. However, some vaccines are strongly recommended.

• How do I know what vaccines to get?
  Visit the following website: www.cdc.gov or make an appointment with our office.

• What is the cost of the vaccines?
  The prices are listed.

• Do adults need vaccines also?
  All adults need certain vaccines updated regularly.

• My child has had regular pediatric vaccines. Will more vaccines be needed for travel?
  We can advise after reviewing your child’s travel itinerary, medical history and immunization records.

• How do I prevent malaria?
  Depending on your travel itinerary and health history, we can prescribe an appropriate medication.

• Does health insurance pay for the vaccines?
  Some pay for some vaccines, others do not. You will have to check with your insurance carrier.

• Do I need to make an appointment?
  Yes – we review your travel itinerary and medical history before we give vaccines. Ideally, you should come at least 4-6 weeks before you travel.

• Do vaccines cause side effects?
  We will review the efficacy, medical necessity and expected side effects at the time of the appointment.

• How long do the vaccines protect against disease?
  There are different vaccines. Some vaccines protect for 10 years; some for 3 years. There are some vaccines that are given as a series and these protect for up to 30 years.

REMEMBER: The prevalence of many diseases around the world is increasing. Certain precautions, vaccines and prophylactic medications are required for safe travel, whether this is for pleasure, work or long visits.