immunization consultation / travel clinic

Our Pharmacist is certified by the American Pharmacists Association to administer CDC-recommended scheduled immunizations as well as vaccines for international travel. We make it easy for you to keep up with routine  immunizations that protect you, family and the entire community especially our infants, elderly and immunocompromised friends protected.

Our highly qualified staff administer the following immunizations
● Flu Shot
● Hemophilus influenzae type b
● Hepatitis A
● Hepatitis B
● Hepatitis A & B
● Japanese Encephalitis/JE
● Measles, Mumps and Rubella/MMR
● Meningitis
● Prevnar
● Polio/Polio Virus
● Rabies
● Shingles
● Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis/Tdap
● Typhoid oral/IM Typhoid
● Yellow Fever.

Planning to travel abroad? A Travel Consultation is essential to staying healthy and safe during your travel abroad.  Your local Powell Pharmacy is designed to make your trip as easy as possible. Check yourself and see if you know the answers to all these questions!

• Do you know what types of diseases are present in this area?
• Did you get the vaccines you need?
• Is the water likely to be contaminated with typhoid?
• What if you are pregnant?
• What if you are over 65?
• Do you need mosquito nets?
• What types of electronic adapters do you need?
• What type of food can you eat?
• Do you need travel insurance?

Let us answers these and many more questions to bring you peace of mind. Whether it’s business or pleasure, we can help make it that much better!

Travel Consultation

Your local Powell Pharmacy Travel Consultation Pharmacist are immunization certified and specially trained in travel health. All vaccine and medication recommendations are based on the latest national guidelines and CDC recommendations. All Travel Consultations are appointment only and should be scheduled at least 6 weeks before your date of departure. This ensures enough time for starting certain vaccination and medications. Travel Consultations last 30 to 60 minutes. The pharmacist will review your travel itinerary, health risks and the discuss prevention strategies including vaccinations, medications and over-the-counter items. You’ll receive educational printout personalized for your travel itinerary, and copies of the Travel Consultation documents will be faxed to your primary care provider. Your pharmacist will work to stay in contact with you and offer support for medication related concerns during your travel.

Pricing

• Individual Travel Consultation Fee: $45
• Vaccine and Prescription Costs: All vaccines and prescription medications will be billed through prescription insurance or charged at regular price if not covered by insurance.

For more information or to download a Travel History Form, visit www.powellpharmacy.us/travelclinic

Questions? Just ask your Powell Pharmacist.