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• Complete travel medical service
• International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) for vaccine recipients
• Up-to-date information on vaccination requirements and recommendations

Washington, DC Travel Medicine

The Travelers' Clinic at The GW Medical Faculty Associates is dedicated to providing the highest quality and most complete travel medical service in the District of Columbia and the surrounding metropolitan area. We are a Certified Yellow Fever clinic authorized by the Public Health Service to validate certificates of vaccination for immunizations.

Travelers’ Clinic is self-pay. There is a consultation fee plus the cost of any vaccinations you receive at your appointment.

Our medical staff has up-to-date information on vaccination requirements and recommendations for most travel destinations. Immunization requirements can vary depending on the country and may be dictated by government regulation. You should obtain counseling by an MFA medical professional far in advance of your departure date whenever possible. Patients are seen by appointment only and are encouraged to make an appointment at least four weeks prior to traveling.

The vaccines we offer are listed below:

• Yellow Fever
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella
• Japanese Encephalitis
• Tick-Borne Encephalitis

Prescriptions for the prevention of diseases such as malaria and altitude illness may also be provided.

The Travelers' Clinic clients have access to our infectious disease providers located in the same building. We are conveniently located one block from the Foggy Bottom Metro Station.

We strive to make sure you are equipped with all the information necessary to have a safe and healthy travel experience. We thank you in advance and we are looking forward to caring for you.

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There are several places you can get vaccines and medicine before you travel.

Call your doctor or local health department to see if they can provide pre-travel advice, vaccines, and medicines.

List of health departments

If you want to see a travel medicine specialist, the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) can help you find a clinic.

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If you need yellow fever vaccine you must get vaccinated at an authorized yellow fever vaccine clinic. Many of these clinics also give other shots and medicines.

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CDC provides these links as a convenience to international travelers. CDC does not endorse, recommend, or favor any clinics on these lists, nor does the appearance of a clinic on these lists imply a guarantee of service quality.

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Washington DC Travel Clinic

Cholera , typhoid and Japanese encephalitis are just the start. Passport Health makes sure all recommended or required travel immunizations are in-stock and ready for your visit.

Some countries require the yellow fever vaccine for entry into their borders, and the vaccine is recommended for most of South America and Africa.

Our nurses use the most up-to-date information provided by the CDC, World Health Organization and other groups. They will help you make an informed decision on what you need and when to get it.

Our Passport Health location offers titers , tuberculosis , and other important lab tests. Create an appointment right now.

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Located near George Washington University Hospital Center, Passport Health DC is Metro accessible and has onsite Garage Parking with Handicap accessibility. There are restaurants in and around the building with a pharmacy in the lobby.

Schedule an appointment today by booking online or calling .

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Travel Advisory & Immunization Clinic—Our Services

Our facility is a full service travel medicine clinic serving travelers and corporate international employees in the greater Washington D.C. area for more than 15 years. We are also a member of the International Society of Travel Medicine. Our services include:

Customized, travel health consultation

Entry requirements and embassy locations Health and safety information about your destination Tips on healthy travel and travel supplies ( e.g. insect repellants, food and water precautions etc.) Advice on self treatment and prevention of traveler’s diarrhea Prescriptions to prevent or treat altitude sickness, motion sickness, malaria, jet-lag and serious infections ( e.g. dysentery) Travel health insurance recommendations

International travel immunizations including

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Immune Globulin
• Japanese Encephalitis
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella
• Meningococcal
• Pneumococcal
• Rabies ( pre and post exposure)
• Tetanus/Diptheria
• Yellow Fever
• Varicella (Chickenpox)

Specialized consultations for travelers on extended business, adventure or ecochallenge competitions

On site group services: mass vaccination, group counseling.

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The Infectious Diseases team at MedStar Health in the DC region offers specialized expertise in both the diagnosis and management of patients with a full range of infectious diseases. We provide both primary and consultative care to patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

Our expertise in evaluation and treatment includes:

• Blood stream infections
• Bone and joint infections
• C. difficile
• Central nervous infections, including meningitis
• Fever of unknown etiology
• Fungal infections
• HIV and AIDS 
• Infections in patients with cancer
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• International and travel medicine
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• Travel medicine (see more below)
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HIV services

MedStar Health provides a multidisciplinary program for counseling, evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with HIV.

Our focus on the whole person is exemplified by our special services of:

• Treatment adherence support
• Psychosocial support services
• HIV and pregnancy support (we have a special focus on treating HIV-infected women through safe and healthy pregnancies)

Ryan White CARE act

The Ryan White Program is the single largest federal program designed specifically for people with HIV/AIDS. First enacted in 1990, it provides care and support services to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS, functioning as the "payer of last resort;" that is, it fills the gaps in care for those who have no other source of coverage or face coverage limits.

As a Ryan White funded program, our team of infectious disease experts at MedStar Health provides medical care, guidance, and education for patients with HIV and AIDS.

We provide expert HIV medical services, including:

• Medical appointments
• Consultations and patient care
• HIV education provided by a nurse specialist
• Social worker who provides medical case management
• Peer navigator to assist patients in navigating both hospital and local services

Travel medicine services

Staffed by Board Certified Infectious Disease Physicians, our team provides comprehensive travel care from pre-travel prophylaxis to the care of post-travel infections.

Pre-travel consultations: Obtain extensive pre-travel counseling on food, water, and insect borne disease. We prescribe prophylaxis for malaria, traveler's diarrhea, and altitude sickness and administer travel vaccinations. As an Infectious Disease clinic, we have experience in caring for the special needs traveler, such as pregnant women and patients with immunodeficiencies or other health issues.

Post-travel infections: Expertise in the evaluation and management of post-travel fever (including malaria, typhoid, and dengue), parasitic diseases, diarrhea, and rashes.

Scheduling / Appointment Preparation: If possible, the best time to schedule an appointment is 4-6 weeks prior to travel. But even an appointment the day before travel is better than none, especially if malaria prophylaxis is necessary. Please bring a list of your previous vaccinations (or yellow book); list of medications and allergies; and travel itinerary to your appointment.

Pre-travel vaccinations

MedStar Georgetown and MedStar Washington Hospital Center are Yellow Fever Certified Centers.

Most Common Travel Vaccinations: Hepatitis A and B series; Typhoid (injection); and Tetanus booster (Tetanus alone or Tetanus/diphtheria and acellular pertussis).

Destination-directed Vaccinations: Yellow Fever; Polio (inactivated injection); Meningitis (Menomune); Rabies (RabaVert).

Other available vaccinations and services: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination; Pneumovax vaccination; Varicella vaccination; and TB screening.

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Traveler Health Information

Why is it important to think about health while traveling?

United States residents make approximately 60 million trips to other countries each year ( 1 ). More than half of travelers to developing countries become ill during their trip. It is estimated that about 8% of travelers seek medical care for a travel-associated illness either during or after travel ( 2 ).

Be sure to keep the following information in mind as you prepare to travel outside of the United States to ensure that your trip is a success.

Before Traveling

See a doctor or other healthcare provider 4-6 weeks before your trip. Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need based on your destination, the length of your stay, the types of activities you will be involved in during your trip, and previous vaccinations you have received. If necessary, refill prescriptions to make sure you remain healthy.

Additional information and resources:

• Traveler health mobile apps  
• CDC travel notices  
• Health information specific to your destination (e.g., medicines, vaccines)  
• World Health Organization Disease Outbreak News

While Traveling

There are actions you can take to stay healthy and safe on your trip. Vaccines cannot protect you from many diseases, so your behaviors are important.

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, scrubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating
• Avoid eating undercooked food and drinking contaminated water
• Wear appropriate clothing and apply insect repellent to prevent bug bites
• Food and water safety  
• Water disinfection  
• Prevent bug bites  
• Diseases spread by ticks  
• Traveler’s diarrhea  

After Traveling

If you are not feeling well after your trip, you may need to see a doctor. Be sure to tell your doctor about your travel, including where you went and what you did on your trip.

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Travel-Associated Illnesses

• For information on mosquito-borne diseases , please visit the following page .
• To learn more about specific illnesses, such as malaria, cholera, chikungunya, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and yellow fever, please review our Disease Fact Sheets .

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JOHN T. MILLIKEN DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

Division of Infectious Diseases

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The Division’s International Travel Clinic offers unique services to individuals planning to travel abroad.

Division faculty with expertise in travel and global infectious diseases provide advice based on a traveler’s destination about preventative practices, including:

• Immunizations for viral hepatitis, typhoid fever, meningococcal, Japanese encephalitis, etc.
• Prophylactic antibiotic therapy, such as malaria prophylaxis
• information about how to avoid infections

Travelers should plan to seek consultation at least three weeks before departure  to ensure that all appropriate immunizations can be administered and become effective. However, patients can also be seen on shorter notice. Patients with post-travel health concerns may likewise seek consultation.

Payment is required at the time of service. Exact prices will not be given over the phone as the pricing structure fluctuates and pricing will be determined based on immunizations needed at the time of the visit. We accept cash, checks or charge cards. Most insurance companies will only reimburse charges if it is medically necessary. We do not send claims to your healthcare provider. If you would like to submit the charges yourself, please do so and we will provide you with the receipt.

Appointments

Clinic appointments:  314-362-9098

8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday

The International Travel Clinic is conveniently located on the Washington University Medical Center campus. Parking is available on the adjacent lot.

620 South Taylor Ave., Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63110

Patient forms

Please download and complete the  Travel Health Form (pdf)  and bring it with you to your appointment.

More resources

• Travelers’ Health (CDC)
• Zika Virus Testing in St. Louis Area
• Zika Virus:  Information for Healthcare Providers and Patients  from Becker Library.
• Mosquito Bite Prevention for Travelers (pdf)  from the CDC.
• Visit the  CDC’s website  for additional disease information for travelers.
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The most pressing question travelers ask is “What shots do I really need?” Our Nurse Practitioners consider two categories when answering this question; required and recommended vaccines. Then, depending on destination, itinerary, and budget, we’ll help you make the best decisions to protect yourself.

Meningitis (REQUIRED)

Required for pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj/Umrah. A serious bacterial infection affecting the lining of the brain, it is transmitted by exposure to respiratory secretions. The vaccine is routinely recommended for persons who live in close contact with others (dorms, military barracks), and individuals traveling to the “Meningitis belt” of sub-Saharan Africa from December to June.

Yellow Fever (REQUIRED)

Carried by mosquitoes, this viral infection can cause a deadly hemorrhagic fever. It occurs in Africa and South America. Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination may be required for entry into certain countries and for persons who have traveled through endemic countries.

Cholera (RECOMMENDED)

Cholera is a diarrheal illness caused by a toxin producing bacteria. Approximately 10% of infected individuals will develop severe symptoms. It spreads through contaminated food and water, usually in areas with very poor sanitation.

Hepatitis A (RECOMMENDED)

This viral disease of the liver is a traveler’s number one health threat. It is a food and water borne disease that is transmitted through the fecal/oral route (usually passed by persons who use the bathroom and do not wash their hands). Hepatitis A occurs worldwide and we now routinely vaccinate children against Hepatitis A in the U.S.

Hepatitis B (RECOMMENDED)

An infection of the liver spread by contact with blood and other body fluids. It is recommended for health care workers, persons traveling to moderate or high risk countries, persons participating in adventure travel and those who may have unprotected sex or use I.V. drugs. If one is concerned about the quality of medical care in a destination country, the vaccine should be considered.

Influenza (RECOMMENDED)

Protection against the flu. CDC recommends flu vaccine for all travelers as flu can circulate year round in warmer climates.

Japanese Encephalitis (RECOMMENDED)

This mosquito borne disease is a risk to persons traveling to agricultural areas in Asia. Although it is relatively uncommon, it is potentially fatal.

MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) (RECOMMENDED)

This combo vaccine is recommended for persons born after 1956 who haven’t received two doses of MMR after their first birthday. Others are generally considered to be immune.

Polio (RECOMMENDED)

This food and water spread virus can produce paralysis. Although persons are routinely vaccinated as children, the protective benefit of the vaccine only lasts until about age 18. An adult Polio booster is recommended for those visiting endemic countries or those countries where Polio continues to be imported.

Rabies (RECOMMENDED)

This disease affects the nervous system and is almost universally fatal once symptoms appear. The virus is transmitted through the scratches and bites of infected mammals (e.g. dogs, cats, monkeys, etc). Pre-exposure vaccination should be considered for persons working with animals, travelers to remote or rural areas and for extended stays in endemic countries.

TBE (Tick-Borne Encephalitis) (RECOMMENDED)

This virus is spread through the bite of infected ticks. It is NOT found in the USA, but is present in parts of Europe and Asia. Travelers who spend time outdoors in or around forested areas may need to consider vaccination.

TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) (RECOMMENDED)

This combo vaccine has been widely used since 2005 as the typical “Tetanus booster”. The three diseases it protects against are found around the world.

Twinrix (RECOMMENDED)

This vaccine combines Hepatitis A and B together.

Typhoid Fever (RECOMMENDED)

This is a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water. It is especially a concern in areas with sub-standard sanitation. This vaccine is recommended for many travelers, in particular for those with longer stays and travel to small cities, towns and rural areas off the usual tourist routes.

Varicella (RECOMMENDED)

Also known as Chicken Pox, this vaccine is recommended for anyone who has not had the disease.

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