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.
From pre-travel risk assessments to post-travel evaluations, Icon Medicine's travel clinic covers every step of your international health preparation.
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.
Yellow fever (REQUIRED certification), hepatitis A & B, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis, meningococcal meningitis, and rabies pre-exposure. We also verify and update your routine vaccines.
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 the tropics with a fever, rash, or prolonged diarrhea? Same-day telehealth evaluations for malaria, dengue, typhoid, hepatitis A, and parasitic infections.
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 |
Book at least 4–6 weeks before departure to ensure vaccines are effective and medications are in hand before you leave.
Schedule online or call us. Telehealth available for most of the consultation; in-person at our Hyattsville, MD office for vaccine administration.
Your provider reviews your full travel itinerary, activities (safaris, trekking, swimming), accommodation type, and medical history.
You receive a destination-specific vaccine schedule, preventive medication prescriptions, and a written travel health plan.
Vaccines administered in-office; prescriptions sent to your pharmacy. Yellow fever certificate issued same-day.
Optional telehealth call 48 hours before departure to answer any last-minute questions and confirm you have everything.
Feel unwell after returning? Schedule a same-day telehealth evaluation — we test for malaria, dengue, typhoid, and more.
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 walk you through every vaccine, medication, and precaution you need for a safe trip.
Regular international travel requires keeping vaccines current and a standing prescription for malaria prophylaxis or traveler's diarrhea treatment ready to refill.
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 mandates meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY) for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. We administer the vaccine and provide the required certificate.
Children traveling to tropical and developing regions need age-appropriate vaccines and pediatric dosing of preventive medications. We see patients of all ages.
Travel consultation visits are often covered by insurance; vaccine administration coverage varies by plan. Self-pay pricing is transparent and affordable.
Call (240) 966-6266 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.
Vaccines must be administered in person at our Hyattsville clinic. We also offer telehealth pre-travel consultations and prescription management across Maryland.