TRAVEL CLINIC
IMMUNIZATIONS
UGA students can schedule routine vaccinations by calling 706-542-5575 or emailing allergytravel@uhs.uga.edu.
Online booking is not available.
BY APPOINTMENT
Appointment requests can be done as soon as itinerary is known, preferably 6-8 weeks prior to departure. Most appointments are in-person. Virtual appointments are available.
TRAVEL HEALTH ADVICE
Our full-service clinic offers travel health advice based on current epidemiological information, vaccinations, prescriptions (such as malaria prevention), and pre-departure COVID testing.
Appointments
Please fill out the Travel Clinic Request Form and email to allergytravel@uhs.uga.edu. Once you have sent in this form, you can call us at 706-542-5575 during business hours to schedule an appointment. Travel appointments are typically 30-40 minutes. Appointment requests can be done as soon as itinerary is known, preferably 6-8 weeks prior to departure. Most appointments are in-person. Virtual appointments are available. Ask at time of scheduling if this is right for you.
Location, Hours, and Contact
The Travel Clinic is located at 55 Carlton Street, on the first floor of the University Health Center, at the corner of College Station and East Campus Road, on the University of Georgia campus. A PDF of directions to the University Health Center is available HERE. Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 11:00am and 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Please contact us by phone at 706-542-5575, by fax at 706-583-8255, and by email at allergytravel@uhs.uga.edu.
Faculty, Staff, and Community Members
Please fill out the Patient Agreement Form (non-UGA students only) and Health History Form (non-UGA students only).
Animals
Service animals are restricted from the Allergy / Travel Clinic. Please see the UHC Service Animal Policy.
Missed Appointments
If necessary, cancel or reschedule your appointment by 24 hours on the preceding business day to avoid a $30 missed-appointment charge.
Fees and Insurance
Travel patients will be charged an office visit / virtual visit fee plus any applicable immunization or COVID-19 testing charges. We file with insurance at the time of service and will bill the patient for any uncovered charges. We encourage patients to check with their insurance company regarding the details of their coverage and review the UHC information on costs and insurance.
Any prescriptions given will incur separate charges. We have an on-site pharmacy which is available for the convenience of our patients.
| Allergy/Travel Clinic Fees | |
|---|---|
| Allergy visit: 1 shot | $20 |
| Allergy visit: 2 or more | $26 |
| Travel Consult | $80 |
| Travel Consult Complex | $110 |
| Travel Brief | $50 |
| Immunization Visit (1st vaccine) | $25 |
| Immunization Visit (for each, after 1st) | $10 |
| Yellow Card Replacement | $30 |
| Expediting fee COVID test for travel | $45 |
| Vaccine Fees (in addition to visit fees) per dose * | |
| Flu (quadrivalent) | $25 |
| Flu (high-dose for those 65+, and egg-free) | $65 |
| Gardasil 9 (HPV) | $290 |
| Hepatitis A- Adult | $90 |
| Hepatitis A-Pediatric | $50 |
| Hepatitis B- Adult | $80 |
| Hepatitis B- Pediatric | $40 |
| Japanese Encephalitis (Ixiaro) | $350 |
| Meningitis (MCV4 – Menveo, Menquadfi) | $160 |
| Meningitis B (Bexsero, Trumenba) | $210 |
| MMR | $110 |
| Pneumovax 23 | $150 |
| Poliomyelitis | $65 |
| Prevnar 13 | $280 |
| Rabies | $400 |
| Td | $55 |
| Tdap | $60 |
| Twinrix | $120 |
| Typhoid- injection | $125 |
| Varicella (chicken pox) | $170 |
| Yellow Fever | $225 |
| Revised 1/6/2022 | |
| * (Prices are subject to change due to change in vaccine cost) | |
TRAVEL SAFETY
Before you go traveling, educate yourself on diseases and general health problems that may be common at your destination.
- STEP: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
- For Parents Study Abroad
- Traveling Abroad: 13 Tips To Roaming Freely And Safely
- Studying Abroad – Practice Street Smarts on Vimeo
- CDC Guide for Studying Abroad
- CDC Guide for Food & Water Safety
- CDC Guide for Camping, Hiking & Travel Safety
- CDC Guide for Avoiding Bug Bites
- www.cdc.gov/travel
- Cultural Etiquette Around the World
- Make sure someone knows your itinerary & keep him/her posted on social media.
- Do not keep your credit cards and cash in the same place. Keep some in your luggage, some in your wallet, and some in a hotel safe (if available).
- Do not take shortcuts! Stick to the well-lit and populated streets you know. Download a travel guide, like the app mTrip (it works offline!), to keep you on the straight and narrow.
- Only use official taxis, and do not share one with a stranger!
- Avoid PDAs (Public Displays of Affluence). Don’t flaunt jewelry, expensive gear (like cameras), or cash.
- Stay alert in crowded areas, and hold on to your zipped bags at all times!
- Give it up! If you are mugged, just give up your possessions. It’s better than risking your life.
- If you’re adventuring, make sure your guide has a license, legitimate qualifications, and a good safety record.
- Do not pet stray animals or feed the monkeys. They may be cute, but they also may have rabies and large teeth!
Sources: LonelyPlanet.com, GoOverseas.com
Basic travel policies should include coverage of:
- Flight delays/disruptions
- Lost/stolen luggage
- Basic medical expenses (evacuation & emergency treatment of injuries/illness)
Based on your itinerary and current health, make sure your plan also covers:
- Injuries from sport/adventure activities
- Pre-existing medical conditions
- Injuries obtained while under the influence of alcohol
- Cancellation for any reason
Find out what the claims process is and how to contact the provider while abroad.