Foreign Travel Immunizations

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Please note: Foreign travel immunization appointments will be scheduled starting May 1, 2023. Appointments will ONLY be scheduled if we have received your completed Foreign Travel Patient Questionnaire.

Often, adults and children alike need special immunizations if they are traveling to another country. At the CDC's Travelers' Health you'll find guidance about the vaccines you'll need and any travel notices posted for your destination.

Appointments 

Before an appointment can be scheduled for foreign travel services, you must:

  1. Complete the Patient Travel Questionnaire.
    • Download the form below (PDF).
    • Visit the Immunization Clinic to request a copy of the form during business hours.
    • Call (828) 694-6015 to request a copy be mailed to you.
  2. Return the questionnaire with a copy of your immunization record. You can return the completed form in person, by mail or by fax at 828-697-4504. Do not email.
  3. Once we receive the completed form and your immunization record, the nurse will review them and call you to schedule your appointment. All scheduled appointments will be prioritized according to the date of travel.

We encourage you to consult the CDC travel website. Enter your destination countries and look for recommended or required vaccines. If you are able to determine the vaccines on your own and you do not require Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis or Typhoid vaccines or Malaria Prophylaxis, we can provide other vaccines without a foreign travel consult. Please allow at least 4 weeks before the travel date to schedule an appointment for optimal protection. Vaccines take time to reach full effect.

Appointments are limited. If we are not able to meet your needs, other options are listed below:

Fees

Vaccine charges are separate and may be billable. The following fees are per person and not billable to insurance:

  • Foreign Travel Consult Fee $50
  • Malaria Prescription $11
  • Yellow Fever Site Fee $11

Cash, check, and VISA, MasterCard and Discover credit cards or debit cards are accepted for payment.

Please be sure to bring your insurance card. We accept the following:

  • Aetna
  • Appalachian Benefit Associates
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
  • Crescent Health Solutions
  • Health Choice
  • Healthgram of Crescent
  • Healthgram of Medcost
  • Medcost
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare Advantage, HMO, PPO, PFFS
  • Medicare Part B
  • United Health Care
  • WNC Health Coalition

Resources

PDF icon Foreign Travel Patient Questionnaire (202 KB)