When planning vacations, remember that certain countries outside the United States, such as Africa, South America and Southeast Asia, require vaccinations and other preventive medications. Making plans to ensure good health for your international trip is just as important as obtaining your passport and your airline tickets.

The clinical pharmacists at the Travel Medicine Clinic at Cedars-Sinai Health Associates hold a Certificate in Travel Health® awarded by the International Society of Travel Medicine and will ensure that you will receive a thorough consultation and evaluation of your immunization needs. A trusted name in healthcare, Cedars-Sinai Health Associates ensures that patients receive comprehensive, personalized care from a highly experienced staff.

During your consultation with our trained pharmacist, you will receive a personalized travel health booklet containing specific information about the place(s) you plan to visit. The pharmacist will review the following health and travel concerns with you:

• Health risks associated with the place(s) you are travelling
  
• Disease prevention
• Safe practices and precautions on the place(s) you plan to visit if you are pregnant, are nursing or have a chronic health condition
  
• Vaccination requirements dictated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO)
  
• Proper food and water precautions to ensure good health
  
• Consular information sheets with travel warnings and safety conditions from the U.S. Department of State
  

Certain vaccinations and other preventive medications are required at least one to two months before entering certain areas of the world.

Book your travel consultation appointment as soon as you know your travel plans. The Travel Medicine Clinic at Cedars-Sinai Health Associates offers the following vaccines for your travel needs:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Immune globulin
• Influenza
• Japanese encephalitis
• Measles, mumps and rubella
• Meningococcal infections
• Pneumococcal infections
• Poliomyelitis
• Rabies
• Tetanus and diphtheria
• Typhoid fever
• Varicella
• Yellow fever

Most health insurance plans do not cover travel vaccines. Our services include a low $45 consultation fee, and we offer vaccines at reasonable and competitive prices.

For more information about Travel Consultation and Immunization Services at Cedars-Sinai Health Associates, please contact our Travel Medicine Clinic at:

Please fill out the travel history form . If possible, fax it to our office at (310) 385-3577 once you have your travel itinerary.