Travel Medicine
Expert care at home keeps you safe while you’re abroad
Americans are some of the most well-traveled people on the planet. That’s why Novant Health Urgent Care is pleased to offer comprehensive foreign travel health services to our patients.
We have board certified physicians with expertise in travel medicine who can administer specific foreign illness vaccines. Our services include pre and post consultations, immunizations and other preventive health recommendations and services customized to your needs.In addition to travel-related vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises you to be up to date with all routine vaccinations before you travel. Many preventable diseases rarely seen in the United States are still prevalent in other parts of the world.
How much do travel immunizations cost?
Travel medicine is not covered by insurance. Cost for immunization varies, and the total depends on the amount of consultation time that a travel medicine specialist spends with the patient.
Plan ahead & Travel safely
It’s important to meet with a travel medicine specialist four to six weeks before your trip. Why? Some vaccines take several weeks and multiple injections to become fully effective. Only a travel medicine specialist can answer your questions and make specific recommendations based on your destination, personal health factors and the latest information available. Our providers are constantly updated on the latest guidelines provided by the World Health Organization, the CDC and the U.S. Department of State.