Infectious Diseases and International Travel Health – International Travel Clinic

Travel to some countries can put a traveler at risk of diseases. Before visiting countries where mosquito control, water and sewer systems, and general hygiene differ from those in the United States, it is wise to take some precautionary measures.

Providers in our International Travelers Clinic will evaluate the country-specific health risks, prescribe medications, and administer immunizations to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, your safe travel abroad. Utilizing the most up to date resources, we match prevention with your destination country or region.

The clinic is a North Carolina State Department of Health-designated center for the FDA-approved yellow fever vaccine.

During Your Visit

Services provided in the travel clinic

  • Counseling regarding specific measures for prevention of insect-borne diseases, food and water borne disease; medications for travelers’ diarrhea, motion sickness, and altitude sickness, if necessary
  • Immunizations for vaccine preventable diseases
  • Medication for prevention of malaria, as appropriate for the planned itinerary
  • Advice regarding health-related risks and prevention for the planned itinerary
  • Post travel evaluation if needed

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I schedule my visit?

We are not a full-time travel clinic and have limited slots on Friday mornings only. Therefore, visits do fill up quickly and are offered on a first-come- first-serve basis.  Your visit should take place 4-8 weeks prior to your trip so please call as soon as you know you are traveling so the visit can be scheduled far enough in advance prior to your trip.

How long will my appointment last?

  • Every visit is individualized and the length of the visit will vary based on the complexity of your itinerary, the amount of counseling needed, the number of vaccines needed and incorporating any relevant medical history/concerns into decisions about vaccines and any relevant travel medications.
  • Please expect to spend at least an hour at your travel visit.

What is the cost of the visit?

  • Cost of each visit varies but there is a baseline cost for the counseling that can be up to $300 which does not include the cost of the vaccines.
  • Vaccine costs do fluctuate and can range from $50 – $400 per vaccine

Will my insurance cover this visit?

  • Most insurance companies do not cover travel clinic visits or travel specific vaccines.
  • You will be expected to pay for the costs of the visit and any immunizations you receive at the time of your visit. Obtaining reimbursement for the visit from your insurer, assuming it is covered, will be your responsibility.

What do I need to bring to my visit?

  • Complete itinerary
  • Vaccine records
  • Yellow card (if you have one already)
  • List of medications

Scheduling an Appointment

Please contact our clinic at 252-744-4500 to schedule your visit. We will need your complete itinerary (dates of travel with all cities and countries you are planning to visit) to compile your travel packet prior to your visit.

Travel Providers

Dr. Jennifer Emberger MD, MPH
Dr. Smit Rajput MBBS
no-photo availableDr. Alexandra Stang MD