Foreign Travel
Traveling to foreign destinations can present health hazards. Those hazards may be unique to the destination or common to most. An individual's health may also impact the risk of foreign travel. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises travelers to consult with a travel clinic four to six weeks before departure if the travel destination is one where exposure to any vaccine-preventable diseases may occur.
Services
You will receive pre-travel counseling and the appropriate immunizations for your destination to assure you only bring back souvenirs and memories.
Recommendations for immunizations are individualized based on each traveler's age, medical history, past immunizations and specific travel plans.
The Health Department is a designated yellow fever vaccination center by the CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health.
A World Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccination is provided. |
Immunizations Available:
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Influenza, MMR, Meningitis, Polio, Pneumonia, Rabies, Tetanus Diphtheria, Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis, Thyphoid, Varicella, Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis |
Tips on avoiding travel Illnesses:
Malaria, traveler's diarrhea, motion sickness, precautions related to insects, precautions for immuno-compromised travelers, precautions for pregnant travelers, and risks related to water, food, diseases, and environmental conditions. |
Call (630) 553-9100 for travel clinic information and to make an appointment.
Clinic Hours are: Mondays - 9am to 11am and Fridays - By Appointment
To allow for optimal vaccine protection, appointments should be scheduled at least 4 weeks prior to your date of departure.
NOTE: Vaccine prices vary dependant on Pharmaceutical rates. Price estimates will be provided when appointment is scheduled. Please, no personal checks. We accept cash, mastercard, Discover, and American Express. (see e-pay link on our home page). |
