Travel vaccines
Some destinations call for vaccines or medicines before you travel. Plan ahead: some vaccines need time to work or take more than one dose, so go at least a month before your trip.
Who can do it
Many urgent care clinics and pharmacies give common travel vaccines. Yellow fever vaccine is only available at registered clinics, so check the CDC locator for that one.
CDC Travelers' Health: check your destination ↗Who needs it
- Anyone traveling internationally, especially to tropical or developing regions
- Travelers whose routine vaccines aren't up to date
What to bring
- Your itinerary and travel dates
- Your vaccination records
- A list of medicines and allergies
What to expect
- A review of your destination's recommendations
- Vaccines given that day, or a plan for multi-dose series
- Advice on medicines to bring (for example for malaria, if recommended)
Cost
Coverage varies by plan and vaccine. Ask the clinic and your insurer.