Expert travel health consultations — telehealth or in-person. Discuss destination-specific vaccines, malaria prevention, and a personalized travel health plan before your next trip.
When scheduling, have your destination, departure date, and itinerary handy.
From pre-travel risk assessments to vaccine planning and travel health guidance, Icon Medicine's travel clinic helps you prepare for international travel. See how to prepare for your visit.
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 vaccine recommendations may include yellow fever, hepatitis A & B, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis, meningococcal meningitis, and rabies pre-exposure. Your provider confirms what is appropriate and available for your trip.
Prescription of the right antimalarial for your destination — atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone), doxycycline, or mefloquine — based on resistance patterns, trip duration, and your health profile.
Acetazolamide (Diamox) prescriptions for high-altitude travel to Peru, Nepal, Bolivia, and other destinations above 8,000 ft. Acclimatization coaching included.
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.
Returning from travel with a fever, rash, or prolonged diarrhea? Contact the clinic to discuss whether a telehealth evaluation, in-person care, or testing is appropriate.
Schedule a pre-travel consultation about 4–6 weeks before departure when possible. If you are leaving sooner, contact the clinic anyway—your provider can assess your timeline and determine what is appropriate for your trip.
Planning ahead allows time to review recommendations, discuss multi-dose series, arrange in-person administration when applicable, and address documentation needs. Eligibility and available options depend on your clinical evaluation and time before travel.
Vaccine recommendations and timing are not one-size-fits-all. Your provider considers your destinations and layovers, departure date, length of stay, activities and accommodations, current travel guidance, and health history to determine what is appropriate.
Exact destination and departure and return details help your provider assess travel-related risks, review possible entry requirements, and understand how much time is available before travel. Those details support a more focused clinical evaluation.
A few details can help your travel-health appointment stay focused on your trip and health history.
Have your destinations, travel dates, layovers, planned activities, and accommodations ready. Even a rough itinerary can help your provider understand the details of your trip.
Bring available vaccination records and a current list of medications, allergies, and relevant health conditions. If you cannot locate a record, mention that during your visit.
Keep any destination entry requirements, vaccine documentation guidance, or information from your airline, employer, or tour organizer available for review.
Ideally, schedule 4–6 weeks before departure to allow time to review recommendations and timing. Leaving sooner? Contact the clinic to discuss your timeline and next steps.
These reminders help your provider understand your health needs and keep routine travel planning separate from emergency care.
Vaccine recommendations depend on your individual health history. Tell your provider about any allergies and current medications so they have the information needed for your discussion.
If you have urgent symptoms or need immediate medical attention, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department instead of using a routine travel-clinic visit.
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 | Destination-dependent | Confirm requirements, documentation, and availability before scheduling |
| 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 |
Your consultation centers on your itinerary, health history, and departure timeline so you can receive travel-health recommendations tailored to your trip.
Meet by telehealth when available for your consultation. Vaccine administration can take place in person when recommended and available.
Share your destinations, timing, planned activities, and relevant health history so your provider can understand your travel plans and needs.
Discuss destination-specific vaccines and prevention options, including recommendations shaped by your itinerary, health history, and departure timeline.
Leave with guidance on vaccines, prescriptions, and documentation, plus a way to address questions that come up before or after travel.
Icon Medicine's travel clinic is designed for any Maryland resident traveling internationally — from first-time passport holders to frequent business travelers.
Heading to Africa, Asia, or Central America for the first time? We review relevant vaccines, medications, and precautions for your itinerary.
Regular international travel may require keeping vaccines current and discussing whether preventive medication or traveler's diarrhea treatment is appropriate.
Trekking in Nepal, safaris in Tanzania, diving in Indonesia — high-adventure itineraries carry specific risks (altitude, wildlife, remote healthcare access) requiring specialized prep.
Extended stays in developing regions require comprehensive pre-travel prep, including rabies pre-exposure, full hepatitis coverage, and prolonged malaria chemoprophylaxis.
Saudi Arabia may require meningococcal vaccination documentation for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. Ask the clinic about current requirements, vaccine availability, and documentation.
Children traveling to tropical and developing regions may need age-appropriate recommendations. Ask the clinic whether pediatric travel care is available for your family.
Travel consultation visits are often covered by insurance; vaccine administration coverage varies by plan. Self-pay pricing is transparent and affordable.
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Call (240) 966-4266 to verify your specific plan covers travel vaccines or the consultation visit before booking.
Whether you need a pre-travel physical, a same-day sick visit, or ongoing primary care, Icon Medicine has you covered.
Annual physicals, chronic disease management, and preventive care.
Same-day sick visits, infections, injuries — telehealth or in-person.
Which vaccines you need, when to start 4–6 weeks out, and how a Maryland telehealth consult works.
Vaccines must be administered in person at our Hyattsville clinic. We also offer telehealth pre-travel consultations and prescription management across Maryland.