Vaccines for Traveling

Getting vaccinated before traveling abroad is important to protect yourself against diseases that are rare in the United States. The vaccines you will need to travel depend on the following:

1. Where you are planning to travel. Some countries require proof of certain vaccines.
2. Your own health. If you are pregnant or immunocompromised, you may need additional vaccines before traveling.
3. The vaccinations you have already had.

No matter where you are traveling, it is important to get vaccinated 4-6 weeks before you travel. This is so your body has time to respond to the vaccine and start working, and so you have time to receive all necessary doses.

Where to Get Travel Vaccines

• American Family Care Urgent Care
  117A Stafford St., Worcester, MA 01603
  508-755-4010

  Travel vaccinations, anti-malaria, anti-diarrheal, altitude sickness, motion sickness

  Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  Sat/Sun, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Reliant Health Care Worcester Medical Center
  123 Summer St., Worcester, MA 01608
  508-368-3122

  Travel vaccinations for adults and children by appointment only
  Will bill insurance; bring insurance card and vaccine record

  Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• UMass Memorial Medical Center Adult Travel Clinic
  119 Belmont St., Worcester, MA 01605
  508-334-5481

  Travel vaccinations by appointment
  Will bill insurance

  Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• UMass Memorial Medical Center Benedict Building
  55 Lake Avenue, North Worcester, MA 01655
  774-442-5695

  Pediatric travel vaccinations by appointment only

  Wednesday only

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