Children's Health Service Infectious Disease
Adult & Child Travel Clinic
We offer Travel Medicine consultations for children and adults who plan to travel to areas of high risk, this includes all countries in the tropics and other underdeveloped countries or rapidly developing countries such as China, Brazil, India and Mexico. This also includes possible participation in high risk activities, including mountain climbing, diving and trekking. It is best if we see you 4-6 weeks before your trip. At your consultation, you can expect to receive:
- Extensive counseling on health precautions during foreign travel
- Country-specific written brochures
- Administration of appropriate preventive vaccines
- Pharmacy prescriptions for prevention and treatment of travel-related diseases
- Hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tetanus, Yellow Fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, and more..
Cost
Patients can call to discuss the travel itinerary and to obtain cost estimates
- Charges include the costs to consult with the infectious disease specialist and to receive vaccines
- All charges require immediate payment by cash, credit card or check
- An estimate will be given about the costs when the appointment is scheduled
Clinic Hours and Locations
For the best results, we recommend you visit us at least 4 weeks prior to departure, however, we are flexible and can accommodate later travel dates.
Travel Clinic Hours:
Monday 8:30 and - 11:30 am (League City)
Wednesday 1:00 - 4:30 pm (Galveston Island East - PCP)
Thursday 8:30 - 11:30 am (League City)
Friday 8:30 - 11:00 am (League City)
Specialty Care Clinic, League City is located at 2785 Gulf Freeway South, Suite 2.200 (second floor)
Specialty Care Clinic, Galveston Island East is located at 400 Harborside Drive Suite 103
FOR APPOINTMENTS, PATIENT REFERRALS, OR QUESTIONS - CALL 409-772-2798