For an appointment, please call (509) 336-7354 and leave a message. The nurse will call you back to schedule an appointment. Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-3:00pm.

 

Before You Travel

It is important to note that all visits to the clinic are by appointment only. Travelers should contact the clinic at least 6-8 weeks before departure as some immunizations require a series of injections. It takes time for antibodies to rise to the most optimum level for immunity.

We also have two tropical medicine trained physicians who can consult with and assist you if you pick up an illness while visiting another country.

Referral from your physician is not necessary to receive a consultation. Travel Clinic consultations cost $50 per patient. We will gladly send immunization costs to insurance; however, other costs must be covered by the patient. Many insurance plans will pay for routine vaccinations.

Even if you are not traveling, it may be necessary to receive vaccinations for work or other reasons. These vaccines include rabies pre-exposure, Tuberculosis tests, or simply staying up to date with immunizations. 

Anyone who experiences a fever and illness post-travel should let their physician know or contact the hospital for further instructions. Patients seeking care at their physician’s office or at the hospital should let their physician know that they have been out of the country.

 

Vaccines & Tests

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis AB
  • Influenza
  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • Meningococcal Meningitis - Menactra or Menveo
  • Meningococcal Meningitis - Menomune
  • Meningococcal Meningitis B - Trumenda or Bexero
  • Polio- IPV
  • Pneumococcal vaccine - Prevnar 13
  • Pneumococcal vaccine - Pneumovax 23
  • Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
  • varicella (chicken pox)
  • zostavax - shingles
  • Gardisil-HPV 
  • Immune globulin
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Typhoid-oral and injectable
  • Yellow Fever 
  • COVID-19 travel tests
  • Tuberculosis (TB) skin tests (done on Mondays and Tuesdays)
  • Quantiferon Gold Tuberculosis (TB) tests (takes 1 week to get lab results back)
  • Rabies Antibody Titer Test (takes 4 weeks to get results back)
  • Rabies - pre-exposure and post-exposure
  • Haemophilus B

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment?

Yes! All visits to the Travel Clinic are by appointment only. You can call (509) 336-7354 to schedule an appointment. 

The Travel Clinic does not accommodate walk-ins. 

I can't make my appointment... now what?

If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment time, please call (509) 336-7354 to cancel or reschedule. 

This allows us to schedule other patients during this time, as spots fill up quickly. Thank you for helping us be accessible and available to all!

How long does it take to get COVID-19 test results?

Results generally take 24-48 hours, though some tests take as long as 72 hours. 

If you got tested at the Travel Clinic: Results are sent to patients via an encrypted email. Patients can also stop by the Emergency Department to pick up test results. 

If you got tested at your primary care provider's office: Contact your primary care provider to receive results. Results of tests conducted at other facilities are not accessible by the Travel Clinic or other hospital departments. 

How can I get a COVID-19 test?

Through the Travel Clinic: The Travel Clinic can provide pre-travel testing only. The cost of a test is $250 paid at time of test. No insurance is required. Results are available 24-48 hours after testing. All results are communicated through an encrypted email.

Through your primary care provider's office: Contact your primary care provider's office to order a COVID-19 test.