If you're planning an international trip, it's best to schedule your travel vaccinations at least 4 to 6 weeks before you leave. This gives your body enough time to build immunity and ensures you have time to receive any recommended vaccines or preventive medications before departure. Even if your trip is coming up sooner, it's still worth scheduling a travel medicine appointment, as some vaccines and medications can still help protect you.
At AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst, we provide travel medicine services to help patients prepare for international vacations, business trips, study abroad programs, mission trips, and other overseas travel. Our walk-in clinic proudly serves Lyndhurst, Kearny, East Rutherford, Carlstadt, Wood-Ridge, Nutley, and surrounding Bergen County communities. If you are looking for same day care before your trip, visit our clinic or save your spot online. We are open 7 days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM on weekdays and from 8 AM to 5 PM on weekends.
How Long Before Traveling Should You Get Vaccines?
Most travel vaccines should be given several weeks before international travel, but the exact timing depends on where you're going. Some countries also require proof of certain vaccinations before allowing entry, making it important to plan ahead whenever possible.
During your travel consultation, our medical providers will review your destination, travel itinerary, planned activities, and medical history to determine which vaccines or medications are recommended.
Depending on your trip, your visit may include:
● Destination-specific travel vaccinations
● Malaria prevention medication
● Medication for traveler's diarrhea, altitude sickness, or motion sickness
● A physical exam to make sure you're healthy enough for travel
Planning ahead gives you the widest range of options, but our providers can often help travelers with last-minute trips as well.
Can You Get Travel Vaccinations at an Urgent Care Clinic?
Yes. Many urgent care centers, including AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst, offer travel medicine services, making it easy to prepare for your trip in one visit.
Whether you're traveling for work or vacation, studying abroad, or visiting family overseas, our providers can recommend vaccines based on your destination and discuss ways to reduce your risk of illness while traveling.
Travel medicine visits are a convenient option for:
● Business travelers
● Families planning international vacations
● College students studying abroad
● Mission trip participants
● Employees traveling overseas for work
Is It Too Late to Get Travel Vaccines?
Not necessarily. Even if your departure date is only a few days or weeks away, you should still schedule a travel medicine visit. While some vaccines provide the best protection when given several weeks before travel, others can still be beneficial closer to your departure date. Our providers can also prescribe medications that help prevent illnesses such as malaria or traveler's diarrhea and offer advice on staying healthy throughout your trip.
Many travelers flying out of Newark Liberty International Airport stop by our clinic before international travel because it's a quick and convenient way to prepare before departure.
Visit AFC Urgent Care Lyndhurst for Travel Vaccinations
Don't wait until the week of your flight to think about travel vaccines. Scheduling a travel medicine visit before your trip can help protect you from preventable illnesses and ensure you have the vaccinations and medications recommended for your destination. Our team is here to help you prepare for a safe and healthy trip.
We proudly serve Lyndhurst, Kearny, East Rutherford, Carlstadt, Wood-Ridge, Nutley, and surrounding Bergen County communities. To learn more about our services, contact us directly at (201) 345-3839 or walk into our clinic today.
