You should schedule a comprehensive travel visit with the Duke Travel Clinic if:

• You are at least 16 years of age

And any one of the following:

• You desire a in-depth and comprehensive interactive travel appointment with a travel specialist
• You are a traveler with preexisting medical conditions
• You are a return traveler who is an established patient of the Duke International Travel Clinic and needs additional services or patient education
• You do not meet the qualifications for a brief travel visit

Description of Visit

During your visit, you should expect to receive:

• A review of your medical history
• An individual risk assessment
• General and specific itinerary-based, in-depth patient education
• The administration of desired immunizations
• Trip-specific prescriptions
• Interaction with a travel specialist

Steps to Schedule Your Appointment

To expedite your visit, please print and fill out an Appointment Request Form:

Adults -- over age 16 (PDF, 1.03 MB)

Children -- ages two to 16 (PDF, 1.02 MB)

Fax the completed form to Duke Urgent Care South at 919-361-0762.

It is in your best interest to schedule your appointment six weeks prior to departure. However, we will attempt to accommodate short-notice requests for emergency travel.

Hours of Operation

Monday and Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Appointments may be made by contacting Duke Urgent Care South at 919-572-1868

Severe Weather

If you have a question about the Travel Clinic being open during severe weather, please call 919-572-1868 for recorded information on the clinic’s operational status.

To save time at your appointment you may wish to review the vaccine information statements below. The section explains information about each vaccine you may be considering for your trip.

Insurance

Please note that Duke Travel Clinic services are often not reimbursed under insurance plans. You must be prepared to pay for services at the time they are rendered by cash, check, or credit card.

A copy of the charges will be provided at checkout. A statement will also be mailed for those that wish to pursue reimbursement from their carrier or employer.

Duke employees traveling on business should bring a department procurement card.

Consultation Preparation

If available, please bring:

• Your current immunization card (previously completed immunizations with dates)
• International certificate of vaccine (yellow card)
• Medical information (diagnoses, allergies, and medications)

Vaccine Information

Vaccine information statements are provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for patients who are considering being vaccinated to protect against one or more diseases.

You are able to review the selected statements prior to being vaccinated and direct questions to the provider before being immunized. You may wish to review the statements in advance at the CDC Web site.

Download vaccine information statements from the CDC.