Planning international travel? Get destination-specific vaccines, malaria prevention, and expert pre-travel health guidance from your local urgent care team — no need to drive into Boston.
Search your destination to see general CDC-recommended vaccines. This is a starting point — your provider will personalize recommendations at your visit.
The CDC recommends a pre-travel health consultation 4–6 weeks before international departure. A short visit can protect you from diseases that are rare in the U.S. but common at your destination — and some countries require proof of specific vaccines just to enter.
Your provider will recommend specific vaccines based on your destination, itinerary, activities, and health history. Here's what's available at our Woburn and Lynn locations.
Recommended for nearly all international travelers. Spread through contaminated food and water. Two doses provide long-term protection; the first dose alone protects most travelers on short notice.
Recommended for travel to South & Southeast Asia, Africa, and parts of Central/South America, especially with street food or rural travel. Available as an injection (2-week protection) or oral capsules.
Recommended for longer stays, healthcare work, or activities with blood/body fluid exposure risk. Often combined with Hepatitis A in a single combination vaccine (Twinrix).
Recommended for extended stays (30+ days) in rural Asia, especially near rice paddies or pig farming areas, or shorter trips during peak transmission season. Requires 2 doses, 28 days apart.
Required for travelers to Saudi Arabia during Hajj/Umrah pilgrimage. Also recommended for travel to the "meningitis belt" of sub-Saharan Africa, especially during dry season (Dec–June).
Considered for travelers to remote areas with limited medical access, those working with animals, or long-term travelers/expatriates. Now a 2-dose series per current CDC guidance.
We'll review your history and update anything due: Tdap, MMR, polio, varicella, pneumococcal, shingles, and annual flu — many travelers are overdue for routine boosters.
No vaccine exists — protection comes from prescription medication. We'll match you to the right antimalarial (Malarone, doxycycline, mefloquine, or chloroquine) based on your destination and health history. See full details ↓
Currently unavailable due to a manufacturer supply shortage. We'll refer you to a nearby certified yellow fever clinic if your itinerary requires it — see note below for details.
Vaccine manufacturers occasionally run into supply shortages on specific vaccines. Calling or booking your appointment in advance lets us confirm what's in stock and, if needed, order the specific vaccine your trip requires ahead of your visit — so nothing holds up your travel plans.
Your pre-travel visit is a one-on-one consultation with your provider — not just a shot. Here's how it works.
Tell us where you're going, when, for how long, and what you'll be doing — city hotels, rural trekking, volunteering, etc. all matter.
Your provider reviews CDC and WHO destination guidance to identify your specific disease risks and vaccine or medication needs.
Receive recommended vaccines on the spot and prescriptions for malaria prevention or travelers' diarrhea treatment if needed.
Leave with a written vaccination record, food/water safety tips, and personalized guidance for your specific trip.
There is no vaccine widely used for malaria prevention in U.S. travelers — protection comes from prescription medication plus mosquito bite avoidance.
Malaria is present in parts of Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and the Pacific Islands. Risk varies significantly by country, region, season, and altitude — your provider will check CDC destination-specific data for your exact itinerary.
If you're at risk, we'll prescribe an antimalarial medication tailored to your destination, trip length, budget, and health history.
Your provider will help you choose based on your destination, trip length, other medications, and preference. No antimalarial is 100% effective — bite prevention is always your first line of defense.
Vaccines are only part of staying healthy abroad. We'll cover these too.
Prescription antibiotics for self-treatment on the go, plus food and water safety guidance for your destination.
Prevention medication (acetazolamide) for high-altitude destinations like Peru, Nepal, or Tanzania.
Guidance and prescriptions for long flights, rough seas, or winding mountain roads.
We'll provide a written immunization record for your files and to bring with you when you travel.
Feeling sick after returning? We diagnose and treat travel-related illness including fevers, GI symptoms, and skin conditions.
Immunization records and physician letters some countries require as proof of vaccination status.
Many routine vaccines (Hepatitis A/B, Tdap, MMR, flu) are typically covered by insurance since they're recommended regardless of travel. However, most insurance plans provide limited or no coverage for destination-specific travel vaccines and medications (typhoid, Japanese encephalitis, malaria prevention), and many travelers pay out of pocket for these. We'll verify your coverage where possible and give you clear, upfront pricing before any vaccine or medication is administered — no surprise bills. Self-pay and HSA/FSA payment are both accepted.
Yellow fever vaccine is temporarily unavailable at our locations due to a manufacturer supply shortage affecting select clinics nationally — not a change in our services. If your itinerary requires it, we're happy to handle everything else for your trip (consultation, all other vaccines, malaria prevention) and point you to a nearby certified site for yellow fever specifically: CDC Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinic Search →
Correct — we're currently affected by a manufacturer supply shortage of yellow fever vaccine, which has impacted select clinics. We expect this to be temporary. If your trip requires yellow fever vaccination, we recommend using the CDC's clinic locator to find a certified site near you, and we're happy to handle every other travel vaccine and prescription you need in the meantime.
The CDC recommends 4–6 weeks before departure for the best protection, since some vaccines require multiple doses spaced weeks apart. That said, if your trip is sooner, don't skip the visit — even a last-minute consultation offers meaningful protection and access to malaria medication and travel advice.
Please bring your travel itinerary (destinations, dates, activities), any prior vaccination records or your yellow immunization card if you have one, a list of current medications, and your insurance card. Knowing exactly where you're going and what you'll be doing helps us give the most accurate recommendations.
In most cases, yes — many travel vaccines can be given together in a single visit. Some vaccines (like Japanese encephalitis, rabies pre-exposure, and Hepatitis B) require multiple doses spaced over weeks, so you may need a follow-up visit to complete the series.
Yes, we provide travel health consultations and vaccines for patients age 3 and older. For infants and toddlers under 3 traveling internationally, we recommend consulting a pediatric travel medicine specialist, as some routine and travel vaccines have different schedules and minimum age requirements for very young children.
No antimalarial medication is 100% effective, which is why we always pair medication with mosquito bite prevention advice (repellents, permethrin-treated clothing, bed nets, screens). Taking your medication exactly as prescribed — including for the recommended period after you return home — significantly reduces your risk.
Come see us. Fever, persistent GI symptoms, or unusual rashes after international travel — especially to malaria-risk regions — should be evaluated promptly. Tell our team about your recent travel history when you check in so we can consider travel-related causes.
Usually minimal — most Western European countries and Canada have low risk for the diseases travel vaccines target. We'll still confirm your routine vaccines (MMR, Tdap, flu) are up to date, since outbreaks of measles and other preventable diseases still occur in parts of Europe.
Book your pre-travel consultation today — walk-ins welcome, appointments recommended.