The New York Center for Travel and Tropical Medicine gives routine vaccines for adults and children on the CDC immunization schedule at our Midtown East office, including Tdap ($115), MMR ($155), polio ($125), shingles (Shingrix, $275 per dose), pneumococcal (Prevnar 20, $350), RSV (Abrysvo, $395), and flu ($75).
If you need routine vaccines for your immigration paperwork rather than for a trip, see immigration vaccines.
Our team is experienced in following the CDC vaccination schedule. Our medical director, Dr. Bradley A. Connor, is a consultant to the CDC on travelers' health. We also advise international corporations during disease outbreaks such as Ebola and COVID-19.
We specialize in vaccinations for children and adults. Our travel medicine experts pay close attention to past immunization history, vaccine administration for adults and children, and standards for immunization practices.
We closely follow regulations and recommendations according to the CDC immunization schedule (opens in a new tab). For costs, see our vaccines and prices.
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Routine vaccines: common questions
What do vaccines do?
Vaccines help your body fight off diseases by stimulating the production of disease-fighting antibodies. Your body produces some antibodies on its own over time, and some antibodies are passed from mother to child during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. But there are many diseases for which we have no natural immunity. Routine vaccines help fill this “immunity gap” by helping the body produce the antibodies necessary to fight off diseases.
Will vaccines make me sick?
No. Although it is a common misconception, vaccines will not make you sick. Most vaccines do not contain live pathogens, and those that do contain only very tiny amounts, too small to make you sick. Some patients experience flu-like symptoms after being vaccinated, which occur as your body creates antibodies that will help it fight off the disease if you are ever exposed to it. Some people mistake this natural immune response for illness. Very rarely, a person may be allergic to a vaccine. Before being vaccinated, you should mention any allergies you may have, including allergies to foods.
Aren't vaccines just for kids?
No, adults need vaccines as well. Some childhood vaccines provide a lifetime of immunity, but others need to be “refreshed” with booster shots during adulthood. Other vaccines, like the shingles vaccine, are developed specifically for adults. And sometimes, new vaccines or better versions of old vaccines are developed, which can benefit adults as well as kids.
How can I tell which vaccines I need to stay healthy?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other government agencies maintain up-to-date lists of vaccines that are recommended for both children and adults, as well as timetables for how often a vaccine should be administered for maximum effectiveness. Our staff works from these schedules, so we can make recommendations to ensure you receive the immunizations you need to stay healthy.
How much do routine vaccines cost?
Vaccines are priced per dose: Tdap $115, MMR $155, polio $125, shingles (Shingrix) $275 per dose in a series of 2, pneumococcal (Prevnar 20) $350, RSV (Abrysvo) $395, influenza $75, and high dose influenza for age 65 and over $95. We do not accept insurance, but we provide an itemized receipt. See all vaccine prices.