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Travel Medicine

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Travel Medicine You Can Trust

Our specialists provide services from local health information to immunizations.

If you’re planning a trip abroad, whether for business or pleasure, don’t let health problems ruin it. Visit our Travel Medicine and immunization specialists so you stay healthy while traveling. To schedule an appointment at one of our Houston-area Kelsey-Seybold locations offering Travel Medicine, call 713-442-TRIP (8747) or schedule online with MyKelseyOnline. We’ll respond to your request within a day during regular business hours. To save time please download, print and bring our Travel Medicine Questionnaire to your appointment.

Our specialists review how your medical history relates to your particular travel plans. We’ll research where you’re traveling and share with you the most up-to-date information, including:

Recent local health concerns and any COVID information
Availability of healthcare in the area
Immunizations and medications: what you may need and when you need it
Dietary advice: what to eat and what to avoid
Potential political unrest and other safety issues
Follow-up care upon your return

Our Travel Medicine services include:

Yellow Fever vaccinations administered by state-certified providers
Pre-travel consultation with immunization nurses trained using Centers of Disease Control and Prevention standards
Travel consult nurses with access to an online resource that provides up-to-date information on every country
Customized, informative reports related to your destination, including required environmental issues, socio-political climate hazards, and recommended immunizations
Advice to patients regarding food, water, and insect precautions
Contact information for embassies and recommended medical facilities (where available)
Prescriptions for Malaria and Oral Typhoid when needed
Travel Medicine kits designed especially for your travel destination

Because some immunizations and preventive medications need to be taken months before your plane leaves the ground, move scheduling your pretravel appointment to the top of your travel checklist.

Online Scheduling

Use MyChart to quickly self-schedule your travel-related visit: select Schedule an Appointment, choose Primary Care, then select Other Medical Services, and finally choose Foreign Travel to find the appropriate appointment type.

See the detailed step-by-step instructions below for additional guidance and screenshots to help navigate each step of the process.

Learn How to Schedule

If you’re traveling outside of the United States, you’ll need to see a Travel Medicine specialist. To make an appointment at one of our Kelsey-Seybold locations offering Travel Medicine, please log in to MyKelseyOnline and schedule an appointment, or call us at 713-442-TRIP (8747). To save time please download, print and bring our Travel Medicine Questionnaire to your appointment.

Remember to book your appointment a month or two before your trip because some immunizations take time to become fully effective.

If you believe you’re experiencing a medical emergency, please seek help immediately from your physician or from a local emergency care center.

Schedule Your Travel Medicine Appointment →

Step 1: Schedule an Appointment > Primary Care

Step 2: Other Medical Services

Step 3: Foreign Travel

Before Your Visit

After you’re made your Travel Medicine appointment, you’ll need to do a couple of things to prepare for your visit.

Print, fill out and bring this Houston Travel Medicine Questionnaire with you to your appointment. If you're unable to bring your Houston Travel Medicine Questionnaire with you, please arrive to the clinic 30-minutes prior to your appointment and a staff member will provide you with a copy upon your arrival. Every traveler in your party should complete a questionnaire.
Bring your current immunization record.
If children are traveling with you and they’re not Kelsey-Seybold patients, bring their current immunization records to the appointment.
Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment.
Bring your trip itinerary.

If you need additional assistance, please call our Travel Medicine specialists at 713-442-TRIP (8747).

Locations

Our Travel Clinic services are located in our Patient Services Department.

North / Northwest Houston

Central Houston

Travel Kits

Before you leave for your trip, stop by a Kelsey Pharmacy to pick up a Travel Medicine kit curated especially for your destination. Packaged in a convenient tote bag, your kit may include:

Ace bandages
Anti-diarrheal caplets
Bismatrol chewable tablets
Carmex
Curad bandaids
Denttemp O.S. (repairs loose fillings and loose caps)
Eye wash
First aid tape
Foille medicated first aid ointment
Gas relief soft gels
Gentle laxative
Halls lozenges
Hydrocortisone
Ibuprofen
Johnson & Johnson gauze pads
Loratadine antihistamine tablets
Motion sickness tablets
Nasal decongestant (12-hour)
Nasal decongestant (maximum strength)
Q-DRYL allergy medication
Triple antibiotic ointment
Tums Extra Strength
Tylenol Extra Strength
Wet Ones antibacterial wipes

Immunizations

Immunizations protect against serious, life‑threatening diseases by preparing the immune system to fight infections. They are especially important for travelers, as certain health conditions can increase risk. If you’re pregnant or have a chronic medical condition such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy, be sure to consult a healthcare professional or a Kelsey-Seybold Travel Medicine professional prior to departure.

There are three types of immunizations:

Routine
Required
Recommended

Routine Immunizations

All adults should update tetanus and diphtheria immunizations every 10 years, even if there aren’t plans to travel.

Required Immunizations

Some countries will require proof of these immunizations before entry:

Yellow fever *Non-Kelsey-Seybold patients are required to have a good health letter from their PCP to receive the vaccine.
Meningococcal

Recommended Immunizations

Depending on your itinerary, planned activities and current health status, your healthcare professional may recommend one or more of these immunizations:

If traveling with children, additional vaccines may be required for them. Consult with their pediatrician or a Kelsey-Seybold Travel Medicine specialist.

Fee List

Travel Medicine services, including immunizations and consultations, are typically not covered by insurance plans. All services are self-pay, and payment is required at the time of your visit. Appointments are conducted by a Travel Medicine nurse.

Consultation fees are based on appointment length:

Less than 1 hour: $75
1–2 hours: $95
More than 2 hours: $130

Additional administrative fees may apply depending on the immunization provided.

For a complete breakdown of vaccine and service pricing, please see the full fee schedule below.

Show Pricing Details

Travel Immunization Fee Schedule	Price	Comments
Office Visit Fee	$75	Based upon direct patient assessment by a licensed physician.
Foreign Travel Consultation Price	$75* + Admin Fee	Patient receives a 1-hour consultation, but declines travel immunizations. Fee applies to prescription only and waiver only visits.
Consult to Obtain malaria and/or Oral Typhoid Prescription only	$40* + Consultation Fee	Additional charges are incurred at the pharmacy when medication is dispensed.
Prescriptions for antibiotics, altitude, illness, diarrhea, etc.	$40* + Consultation Fee	Serviced by Kelsey-Seybold Clinic's Travel Medicine Nurse during consultation visit.
Travel Kits	$85* + Admin Fee	Over-the-counter medications. Designed especially for your travel destination. Available at Kelsey-Seybold Travel Clinic Pharmacies. Click here for a full description
Yellow Fever Vaccine Waiver Letter	$40* + Admin Fee
Cholera	$380* + Admin Fee	Given when medically necessary.
TD (Tetanus, Diphtheria)	$59.20* + Admin Fee	Every 10 years. It does not contain the pertussis vaccine.
DTaP Pediatric	$40* + Admin Fee	Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
Hepatitis A, Adult	$105* + Admin Fee	Per injection. Two injections are required. One now, second in six months. Good for life
Hepatitis A, Pediatric	$55* + Admin Fee	Under age 18. Per injection. Two injections are required. One now, second in six months. Good for life.
Hepatitis B, Adult	$195* + Admin Fee	Per injection. Two injections are required.
Hepatitis B, Pediatric	$55* + Admin Fee	Per injection. Three injections are required. One now, second in one month, final in six months. Good for life.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)	$587* + Admin Fee	For 9 - 45 years old. 2 dose series for 9 - 14 and 3 dose series for 15 - 45 years old.
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine	Billed to Insurance	Ages 6 months and older.
Japanese Encephalitis (Ixiaro)	$380* + Admin Fee	Price is per injection. Two dose series required. Given as 2 doses 28 days apart for 2 months - 65 years and older. Accelerated dose available.
Meningococcal (Meningitis)	$310.40* + Admin Fee	Ages 2 to 55 years
Meningococcal (Meningitis)	$215* + Admin Fee	Ages 55 years and older
MMR	$110* + Admin Fee
Pneumococcal	$155* + Admin Fee
Polio	$84.80* + Admin Fee	Pediatric series. Adult booster required when traveling to certain countries.
Rabies (pre-exposure)	$435* + Admin Fee	Price is per injection. Series of three required. Rarely given.
TB - PPD Skin Test	$34* + Admin Fee
Tdap	$85* + Admin Fee
Twinrix	$150* + Admin Fee	Combination of Hep A and B vaccine. Series of three required. Price is per injection.
Typhoid vaccine (Injectable)	$130* + Admin Fee	Every two years.
Typhoid Vaccine (Oral)	RX Fee + Pharmacy Fee	Every five years.
Varicella (Chicken Pox)	$330 + Admin Fee
Yellow Fever	$205* + Admin Fee	Lifetime. You will receive the International Certificate of Vaccination (Yellow Card). Non-Kelsey-Seybold patients are required to have a good health letter from their PCP to receive the vaccine.
Zoster (Shingles)	$225* + Admin Fee	Per dose
First vaccine administration fee	$75	Injection fee for the first injection given.
Additional vaccine administration fee for same-day service	$30	Injection fee for each additional injection after the first vaccine received on the same day.

Travel Checklist

The following checklist will assist you in preparing for international travel. Print this list and check off every item that pertains to your specific travel plans.

Learn about your destination – type of accommodations, food and water preparation, type of geographical areas you'll visit, and medical services available.
Visit your local Kelsey-Seybold Travel Clinic or your healthcare provider.
Get appropriate immunizations for your destination. Obtain an International Certificate of Vaccination or yellow fever card and keep it with your passport.
Have a dental check-up and complete medical examination, especially if traveling for three months or more.
Arrange for an adequate supply of your prescription medication.
Obtain a medical alert bracelet for medical conditions such as diabetes or drug allergies.
Purchase an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses and sunglasses.
Obtain a directory of English-speaking physicians.
Collect items for a first aid travel kit, especially if traveling long-term or off the usual tourist routes, or purchase a travel kit from your Kelsey Pharmacy.
Check your health insurance coverage.
Buy additional health/accident travel insurance. Ensure you're covered for any current health conditions (such as heart, pregnancy, etc.).
Remember your identification and necessary papers (such as passport, visa, etc.).

This checklist is not all inclusive. Travel smart! Consult with your local Kelsey-Seybold Travel Clinic for advice on planning a safe and healthy trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon should I start getting my immunizations before travel?
Will my insurance cover my visit?

Immunizations for the purpose of travel aren’t typically covered by health insurance, so it’s Kelsey-Seybold's policy not to file insurance. We accept cash, check, or credit card for payments. We can provide you with a receipt of your charges and payment received if you wish to self-file a claim with your insurance company.
Will I see a doctor?
How can I find out which immunizations are recommended for my travel?

This will be discussed with you at the time of your consultation at Kelsey-Seybold. If you would like to review the information prior to the appointment, please go to cdc.gov/travel or who.int for current recommendations and requirements. Other information, including health precautions you should take while traveling, are also on these sites and will be discussed at your consultation.
What’s the difference between required and recommended immunizations?

A required vaccination is one for which formal proof of immunization is needed to enter one of the destination countries. This immunization needs to be administered at least 10 days prior to entry. A recommended immunization is one that’s suggested to protect travelers from illnesses while out of the country but that isn’t required by any government for entry.
Do my children need vaccines?
Can I receive vaccines if I’m pregnant?
Can you provide a yellow card?
Can my whole family of four come at one time?
Can I just walk in for an appointment?
I always need something for diarrhea and altitude illness. Can you provide these prescriptions as well?
I have a compromised immune system. Can I receive vaccines?
Can I just get malaria medication?

Even if you are only interested in getting malaria prophylaxis, you still need to schedule a travel consultation with one of our specially trained travel nurses to go over all the specific recommendations for your trip and discuss the appropriate medication. New vaccines or booster vaccines are sometimes needed by individuals who are unaware their shots aren’t up to date or who have a chronic condition or health risks requiring a shot prior to travel.
I grew up in the country I’m visiting and will be visiting family and friends. Why do I need immunizations?

If you have lived in the U.S. for more than a few years, your immunity to infectious diseases in your home country has likely lapsed, and immunizations can help keep you well during your visit. It’s important to immunize your children born in the U.S. prior to their visit abroad as they will be at higher risk for a variety of illnesses while staying in homes and neighborhoods than if they were staying in resort accommodations.