Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is the difference between "required" and "recommended" vaccines?

• Required: When a specific country's government requires a traveler to present formal proof of vaccination in order to enter the country.
• Recommended: This refers to suggested vaccines that will protect the traveler from illness.

Q: Are your services covered by my health insurance? What are the costs?

• We do not accept any health insurance as payment for our services, but you may file for reimbursement with your insurance company.
• There is a consultation fee and the vaccines are each priced separately.
• We accept American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card and cash.
  

Q: What does the consultation entail?

The consultation is individualized and specialized to your itinerary with attention to the following:

• required and recommended vaccines
• food and water precautions
• malaria risks
• personal safety risks
• medical contact in the area of travel
• appropriate prescriptions and discussion regarding travelers' diarrhea, malaria prevention, altitude sickness, and other destination-specific health risks

Q: What do I do if I become ill while traveling?

• We have an extensive resource of physicians, personally known to us, world-wide. We can provide you with contact information prior to your departure.
• We recommend travel and evacuation insurance.
• We can provide you with 24-hour contact information and email access.