Immunizations
Immunizations
Have you scheduled a visit to your doctor or a travel medicine provider?
Ideally, you should set up an appointment to see your doctor at least 4-6 weeks before your trip.
Most vaccines take time to become effective in your body and some vaccines must be given in a series over a period of days or sometimes weeks.
If it is less than 4 weeks before you leave, you should still see your doctor. You might still benefit from shots or medications and other information about how to protect yourself from injury and illness while traveling.
Are you aware of which types of vaccinations you or those traveling with you may need?
CDC divides vaccines for travel into three categories: routine, recommended, and required. While your doctor will tell you which ones you should have, it’s best to be aware of them ahead of time.
The only vaccine required by International Health Regulations is a Yellow Fever vaccination for travel to certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America. No other immunizations are REQUIRED.
Calvary Chapel WestGrove recommends that you and your doctor make the decision on immunizations together.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/vaccinations.aspx
Toll-Free CDC Travelers’ Hotline: (877) 394-8747 or (877-FYI-TRIP)
What other vaccines are recommended by the U.S. State Department for travel?
Specific vaccines are required and/or recommended for travel to developing countries. They provide personal health protection and, in many cases, they are more important for the well being of the traveler than the required shots!
- Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) - Combination vaccine is recommended for all persons, even those who reside in the United States.
- Typhoid - Not generally necessary for travelers who stay at the usual tourist accommodations in Mexico and most European and Caribbean countries. Suggested for travelers to most other foreign countries and, specifically, for persons who will be visiting in rural areas of Mexico.
- Polio - Single one-time booster is recommended for travel to Africa and to Southeast Asia.
- Hepatitis A - Routinely given to children beginning at age 1 year. Generally recommended for most foreign travel, including Europe.
- Hepatitis B - Given as a routine to infants, children and adolescents. It is particularly recommended for adolescents and adults with prolonged travel to or residence in developing countries.
- Meningococcus - Advised for travel to developing countries where risk is high for meningococcal infection, e.g., parts of sub-Saharan Africa (“meningitis belt”). Saudi Arabia requires vaccine for all pilgrims attending the Hajji.
- Malaria - A vaccine does not exist. Oral medications are available for the usual types of malaria and for drug-resistant strains. The most common medications prescribed are Mefloquine (Lariam), Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone) and Chloroquine. Dosage and duration varies with each drug.
- Rabies - Pre-exposure rabies vaccine is urged for persons who will have more than short-term travel in countries (including Mexico) where rabies is common in domestic and wild animals.
- Japanese B Encephalitis (JE) - Moderately toxic vaccine, with use generally limited to travelers to Asia who will have prolonged rural exposure to mosquitoes in areas with a high likelihood of disease transmission, e.g., rice paddies. Note: This vaccine is not available in the Travel Clinic.
Should other precautions be taken?
Immunizations provide only partial protection against certain diseases. Travelers must do their share by being selective with food, drink, and lodging, and by minimizing the potential for exposure to infectious diseases, e.g., protection against mosquito bites.
How soon should the vaccines be given?
Immunizations provide protection for periods of a few months to many years, depending on the type of vaccine. It is essential for every traveler to plan ahead.
- It takes 2-3 weeks for the body to build up an adequate level of immunity following receipt of the first dose of a vaccine.
- Some shots are given in a series that requires more than one injection several days to weeks apart.
- Certain vaccines cannot be given at the same time that some medicines are being taken.
Have a pleasant trip and be careful!
REMEMBER: Injuries due to accidents are the leading cause of disability in travelers.
(http://travel.state.gov/travel/)
County of Orange Health Care Agency
Travel Immunizations Price Sheet*
Effective 2/03/10
A. Travel Clinic is located at 1725 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
CLOSED DAILY: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday/Holidays: Closed
Call 1-800-914-4887 for an appointment.
B. Office Visit Fee of $30 will be charged each time each patient is seen by the Registered Nurse. NOTE: Only one office visit fee will be charged per patient for same day multiple shots.
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C. Charges are for each vaccine received by each patient at each visit. Fees are listed below.
D. Payment is accepted in cash, check, VISA, AMERICAN EXPRESS, MASTERCARD, or DISCOVER.
Fees Per Patient for Immunizations
Validation Stamp for each vaccine as required/needed……………………………………….No charge
Hepatitis A – Adult…………………………………………………………………………………………………$ 21.75
Hepatitis B……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….28.75
Menomune……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….95.75
Menactra……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …94.00
Polio………………………………………………………………………………………..….22.00
Rabies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….173.75
Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td)……………………………………………………………………. 19.25
Tetanus/ Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap)………………………………..…………………. 35.25
Typhoid/Injectable………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45.75
Typhoid/Oral……………………………………………………………………………………………………………30.00
Twinrix (Hep A & Hep B combined)……………………………………………………… 44.75
Yellow Fever……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..72.25
Malaria Appointment/Per Family (If seen at the same time)
E. Malaria Prescription (this price does not include the filling of the prescription) ……$39.00
− An appointment with our doctor is necessary; phone 1-800-914-4887 to make an appointment.
− If also seen by the nurse for travel vaccines, the information and charges listed in Section B and D will apply.
*Prices subject to change without notice
