Travel Consultation
New York City
A travel medicine consultation is more than a vaccine visit. Our physicians review your complete itinerary, health history, and activities to build a personalized health plan for wherever you're going, from a weekend in Cancún to six months across sub-Saharan Africa.
What Happens at a Travel Consultation
Itinerary & Risk Review
Your physician reviews every destination, region, and activity on your trip, including transit stops, rural vs. urban areas, and time of year. Risk varies dramatically by these factors and we account for all of them.
Health History Assessment
Your current medications, immune status, pregnancy, age, and prior vaccinations all affect which vaccines you can receive and which prophylactic medications are right for you. We review everything.
Personalized Health Plan
You leave with a complete travel health plan: vaccines administered, prescriptions for malaria prophylaxis or traveler's diarrhea antibiotics, and written guidance on mosquito protection, food and water safety, and what to do if you get sick abroad.
Documentation
We provide your International Certificate of Vaccination (Yellow Card) if applicable, and a summary of your travel health visit, useful if you need to present vaccination records at a border or to your travel insurer.
What to Bring
- Your passport or travel documents showing destination(s)
- Your complete itinerary including transit countries
- Prior vaccination records if available
- A list of current medications and dosages
- Your insurance card
- Any prior Yellow Card (ICVP) certificates
Don't have your records? Don't let that stop you from booking. We can work from what you remember and check available databases.
Every Type of Traveler, Every Destination
Heading abroad for the first time? We walk you through everything you need to know: what vaccines are required vs. recommended, what to pack in your medical kit, and how to find care if something goes wrong.
Frequent travel to the same regions? We maintain your vaccine records and standing prescriptions so you're never scrambling before a last-minute trip. Annual reviews keep everything current.
Trekking, safari, diving, or expeditions far from medical infrastructure require thorough preparation. We build comprehensive travel medical kits and prepare you for environments without easy access to care.
Pediatric vaccine schedules and age-appropriate malaria dosing require specialist knowledge. We advise families traveling with infants and young children to destinations that require extra preparation.
Travelers on immunosuppressants, biologics, or with HIV need careful vaccine selection, as live vaccines may be contraindicated. Our infectious disease specialist tailors every recommendation to your specific immune status.
Malaria in pregnancy carries serious risk. We advise on destination safety, which vaccines are safe during pregnancy, and which prophylactic medications can be used when breastfeeding.
Last-Minute Travel
Consultations in NYC
Not everyone has six weeks to prepare. If you're leaving in days - or even tomorrow - call us. We see last-minute travelers regularly and are experienced at prioritizing what matters most when time is short.
for urgent travel needs
Many vaccines can be given on the day of your visit and provide meaningful protection even for imminent travel. We stock all major travel vaccines on-site, no waiting for orders or pharmacy pickup.
Malaria prophylaxis, standby traveler's diarrhea antibiotics, and altitude sickness medication can all be prescribed at your visit. Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone) starts just 1–2 days before travel.
When time is short, knowing what to prioritize is critical. We focus on the highest-impact interventions for your specific destinations, not every possible vaccine, but the right ones for your trip.
If your destination requires a Yellow Fever certificate for entry, you must have it before boarding. As a certified Yellow Fever vaccination site, we can administer the vaccine and issue your official Yellow Card.
We advise on and prescribe a destination-specific travel medical kit, so you're prepared to treat common travel illnesses on your own if you're far from care.
For same-day or next-day appointments, calling directly is faster than booking online. Tell us your departure date and destinations and we'll get you in as quickly as possible.
Leaving within 72 hours? Call us directly at 212-982-1600 to check same-day availability. For trips more than a few days out, booking online at our booking page is the fastest way to secure your appointment.
Common Destinations & What to Prepare
Malaria prophylaxis, Yellow Fever (required for some entry points), typhoid, hepatitis A. Altitude considerations for Kilimanjaro trekkers.
Yellow Fever required for entry. Malaria prophylaxis essential. Typhoid, meningococcal vaccine for dry season travel. Hepatitis A & B.
Typhoid, hepatitis A, malaria (rural areas), Japanese encephalitis for extended stays. Altitude sickness medication for Himalayan trekking.
Hepatitis A & B, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis for rural travel. Malaria in border regions of Myanmar and Cambodian jungle areas. Rabies pre-exposure for remote travel.
Yellow Fever for Amazon travel. Malaria in jungle areas. Typhoid, hepatitis A. Altitude medication for Cusco and high-altitude Andean destinations.
Meningococcal vaccine required for Hajj and Umrah. Hepatitis A, typhoid. Jordan and Egypt are lower-risk but benefit from standard travel vaccines.
Malaria prophylaxis recommended for Haiti. Hepatitis A, typhoid. Unique chloroquine-sensitive malaria strain. One of the few Caribbean destinations requiring active malaria prevention.
Malaria for Kruger, Victoria Falls, and Zambia. Yellow Fever for entry from endemic countries. Typhoid, hepatitis A. South African cities are generally low malaria risk.
Where Are You Headed?
Tap a country to explore - select multiple destinations for your itinerary
Transparent, Straightforward Pricing
A complete pre-travel consultation with a physician. Includes full itinerary and health history review, personalized travel health plan, and all vaccine and prescription recommendations.
- Physician-led risk assessment
- Personalized vaccine recommendations
- Malaria & prescription guidance
- Written travel health summary
- Yellow Card issued if applicable
Each additional traveler seen at the same appointment adds $100 to the consultation fee. Families and travel groups can be seen together in a single visit, saving time for everyone.
- Same physician, same appointment
- Individual health plans per traveler
- Pediatric dosing for children
- Separate vaccine records for each traveler
- Yellow Cards issued per traveler if applicable
Example: Two travelers visiting Kenya together: $175 + $100 = $275 total for both consultations. Vaccines and medications are billed separately.
Travel Consultation FAQ
How far in advance should I book?
Ideally 4–6 weeks before departure. Some vaccines require multiple doses spaced weeks apart, and others take time to reach full effectiveness. That said, even a visit one week before travel is far better than no visit - call us and we'll work with the time available.
Is a travel consultation the same as getting vaccines?
Not exactly. A consultation includes a physician review of your itinerary and health, a personalized risk assessment, and a travel health plan. Vaccines are often administered at the same visit, but the consultation itself is a medical appointment, not just a vaccine clinic.
How long does a consultation take?
Most visits take 20–40 minutes. More complex itineraries, special health situations, or first-time travelers with many questions may take a bit longer. We don't rush consultations - your physician will take the time needed to do this properly.
Do I need a consultation for a trip to Europe?
Most travelers to Western Europe don't need specific travel vaccines, but it's still worth reviewing your routine vaccines (MMR, Tdap, hepatitis B) and ensuring they're current. Eastern Europe and the Balkans have some additional considerations. If you have underlying health conditions or are going on an extended trip, a consultation is worthwhile.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans. Coverage for travel vaccines and consultations varies by plan - call your insurer ahead of your visit to understand your benefits. Our staff can assist with billing questions and prior authorizations where needed.
Can I get prescriptions without a full consultation?
Prescriptions for malaria prophylaxis and other travel medications require a physician visit. We cannot prescribe these medications without reviewing your health history and itinerary, and both affect which medications are appropriate and safe for you.
Book Your Travel Consultation
Available Monday–Thursday 8 am–5 pm, Friday 8 am–3 pm. Located steps from Washington Square Park, Manhattan.
Book an Appointment Or call us: 212-982-1600