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Maryland Travel Clinic

Travel Vaccines & Pre-Travel Medicine in Maryland

Expert travel health consultations — telehealth or in-person. Get your yellow fever certificate, malaria prophylaxis, typhoid vaccine, and personalized travel health kit before your next trip. Same-week appointments available.

Yellow Fever Certificate
Malaria Prophylaxis
Telehealth Available
Same-Week Appointments
Vaccine Documentation

Everything You Need Before You Go

From pre-travel risk assessments to post-travel evaluations, Icon Medicine's travel clinic covers every step of your international health preparation.

Pre-Travel Consultation

Destination-specific risk assessment tailored to your itinerary, activities, and medical history. We review CDC and WHO travel advisories and create a personalized health plan for your trip.

Travel Vaccines

Yellow fever (REQUIRED certification), hepatitis A & B, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis, meningococcal meningitis, and rabies pre-exposure. We also verify and update your routine vaccines.

Malaria Prophylaxis

Prescription of the right antimalarial for your destination — atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone), doxycycline, or mefloquine — based on resistance patterns, trip duration, and your health profile.

Altitude Sickness Prevention

Acetazolamide (Diamox) prescriptions for high-altitude travel to Peru, Nepal, Bolivia, and other destinations above 8,000 ft. Acclimatization coaching included.

Traveler's Diarrhea Kit

Antibiotic prescription for self-treatment (azithromycin or ciprofloxacin), loperamide, and guidance on safe food and water practices, oral rehydration, and when to seek emergency care.

Post-Travel Evaluation

Returning from the tropics with a fever, rash, or prolonged diarrhea? Same-day telehealth evaluations for malaria, dengue, typhoid, hepatitis A, and parasitic infections.

Travel Vaccines We Administer

The right vaccines depend on your destination, activities, and personal medical history. Your provider will make final recommendations at your consultation.

Vaccine Common Destinations Status Notes
Yellow Fever Sub-Saharan Africa, South America Required Provides official ICVP certificate; valid for life after age 2
Hepatitis A Developing countries worldwide Recommended 2-dose series; single dose protective within 2 weeks
Hepatitis B Southeast Asia, Africa, South America Recommended 3-dose series; accelerated schedule available
Typhoid South Asia, Africa, Central America Recommended Injectable (IM) or oral (live, 4 capsules); IM preferred for compliance
Japanese Encephalitis Rural Southeast/East Asia Recommended 2-dose series (Ixiaro); for prolonged stays or rural travel
Meningococcal Sub-Saharan Africa, Saudi Arabia (Hajj) Required (Hajj) MenACWY quadrivalent vaccine; Saudi entry mandates proof for Hajj/Umrah
Rabies (Pre-exposure) Asia, Africa (remote/wildlife travel) Recommended 3-dose series; for extended stays or adventure/veterinary work

How a Travel Clinic Visit Works

Book at least 4–6 weeks before departure to ensure vaccines are effective and medications are in hand before you leave.

1

Book Your Consultation

Schedule online or call us. Telehealth available for most of the consultation; in-person at our Hyattsville, MD office for vaccine administration.

2

Itinerary Review

Your provider reviews your full travel itinerary, activities (safaris, trekking, swimming), accommodation type, and medical history.

3

Personalized Health Plan

You receive a destination-specific vaccine schedule, preventive medication prescriptions, and a written travel health plan.

4

Vaccines & Medications

Vaccines administered in-office; prescriptions sent to your pharmacy. Yellow fever certificate issued same-day.

5

Pre-Departure Check-In

Optional telehealth call 48 hours before departure to answer any last-minute questions and confirm you have everything.

6

Post-Travel Follow-Up

Feel unwell after returning? Schedule a same-day telehealth evaluation — we test for malaria, dengue, typhoid, and more.

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Most travelers need 4–6 weeks before departure. Don't wait — same-week appointments available.

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Is a Travel Clinic Visit Right for You?

Icon Medicine's travel clinic is designed for any Maryland resident traveling internationally — from first-time passport holders to frequent business travelers.

First-Time International Travelers

Heading to Africa, Asia, or Central America for the first time? We walk you through every vaccine, medication, and precaution you need for a safe trip.

Business & Frequent Travelers

Regular international travel requires keeping vaccines current and a standing prescription for malaria prophylaxis or traveler's diarrhea treatment ready to refill.

Adventure & Expedition Travelers

Trekking in Nepal, safaris in Tanzania, diving in Indonesia — high-adventure itineraries carry specific risks (altitude, wildlife, remote healthcare access) requiring specialized prep.

Humanitarian & Mission Workers

Extended stays in developing regions require comprehensive pre-travel prep, including rabies pre-exposure, full hepatitis coverage, and prolonged malaria chemoprophylaxis.

Hajj & Umrah Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia mandates meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY) for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. We administer the vaccine and provide the required certificate.

Families Traveling with Children

Children traveling to tropical and developing regions need age-appropriate vaccines and pediatric dosing of preventive medications. We see patients of all ages.

Travel Clinic FAQ

Yes — a pre-travel consultation is strongly recommended at least 4–6 weeks before departure for most international destinations. Your provider will review your itinerary, assess destination-specific risks, administer required or recommended vaccines, prescribe preventive medications (such as malaria prophylaxis), and give you a personalized health kit. Some countries, like those in sub-Saharan Africa and South America, require proof of yellow fever vaccination for entry.
Required and recommended travel vaccines depend on your destination, itinerary, and personal health history. Common travel vaccines at Icon Medicine include: yellow fever (required for many African and South American countries), hepatitis A and B, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis (Southeast Asia / rural Asia), meningococcal meningitis (sub-Saharan Africa, Saudi Arabia for Hajj), and rabies pre-exposure for remote or wildlife-heavy itineraries. We also confirm your routine vaccines are up to date.
Yes. Icon Medicine prescribes all three first-line malaria chemoprophylaxis options: atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone) — best for short trips, start 1–2 days before departure; doxycycline — most affordable, requires 4 weeks after return; mefloquine (Lariam) — once-weekly dosing, start 2–3 weeks before departure. Your provider will recommend the right choice based on your destination, trip length, contraindications, and preference.
Yes — Icon Medicine offers travel medicine consultations via telehealth for Maryland patients. Your provider reviews your itinerary, discusses vaccine requirements and recommendations, prescribes preventive medications (malaria prophylaxis, acetazolamide for altitude, traveler's diarrhea antibiotics), and sends prescriptions to your pharmacy. For vaccines that must be administered in person (yellow fever, live typhoid oral, etc.), we schedule an in-office visit at our Hyattsville, MD location.
A traveler's diarrhea kit from Icon Medicine typically includes a prescription antibiotic for self-treatment (commonly azithromycin or ciprofloxacin), an anti-motility agent (loperamide), and guidance on oral rehydration therapy. Your provider may also prescribe bismuth subsalicylate for prevention in high-risk destinations. We counsel you on food and water safety, hand hygiene, and when to seek emergency care abroad.
Yes. Icon Medicine prescribes acetazolamide (Diamox) for altitude sickness prevention when traveling to high-altitude destinations such as Peru (Machu Picchu, Cusco), Nepal, Tibet, Bolivia, or Colorado mountain resorts. Acetazolamide is started 24–48 hours before ascent. We also counsel you on gradual acclimatization strategies, hydration, and signs of serious altitude illness (HACE/HAPE) that require emergency descent.
Yes. Post-travel evaluations at Icon Medicine assess returning travelers for travel-related illness including malaria, dengue fever, typhoid, hepatitis A, traveler's diarrhea complications, and parasitic infections. If you develop fever, prolonged diarrhea, rash, or other symptoms within 4 weeks of returning from a tropical or developing country, schedule a post-travel evaluation promptly. Same-day telehealth appointments are available.
Travel consultation fees at Icon Medicine are $150–$250 for a pre-travel visit, which includes destination risk assessment, vaccine recommendations, and prescription of preventive medications. Vaccine administration fees vary by vaccine type. Many insurance plans cover pre-travel consultation visits; vaccine coverage varies by plan. Call (240) 966-6266 or (240) 240-6684 to verify your coverage before your appointment.

Insurance & Payment

Travel consultation visits are often covered by insurance; vaccine administration coverage varies by plan. Self-pay pricing is transparent and affordable.

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Cigna
Humana
Medicare
Medicaid
Tricare
Self-Pay Welcome

Call (240) 966-6266 to verify your specific plan covers travel vaccines or the consultation visit before booking.

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Whether you need a pre-travel physical, a same-day sick visit, or ongoing primary care, Icon Medicine has you covered.

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Vaccines must be administered in person at our Hyattsville clinic. We also offer telehealth pre-travel consultations and prescription management across Maryland.

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