Find a Clinic
Which clinic option is right for me?
Call your doctor or local health department to see if they can provide pre-travel advice, vaccines, and medicines.
Use the vaccine finder tool to locate quick clinics and pharmacies that provide routine vaccines. Call ahead, some of these clinics also offer travel vaccines.
If you are visiting several countries or if you have a pre-existing health condition, you may need to see a clinician who specializes in travel medicine, the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) can direct you to a travel clinic near you.
If you are visiting countries where a yellow fever shot is recommended or required, you will need to visit an authorized yellow fever vaccine clinic. Many of these clinics also give other travel-related shots and medicines. Find an authorized US yellow fever vaccine center near you.
What vaccines, medications, and health advice do I need for my destination?
Use our destination tool to find vaccine, medications, and health advice recommendations for your next trip.
- Learn about routine vaccines; you should have these vaccines no matter where you plan on traveling.
- Learn about travel vaccines; you should consider getting these vaccines depending on where you are going and what you will be doing. Check our destination tool and talk to your doctor.
When should I plan to make a doctor’s appointment?
You’ll need to get your vaccines at least a month before you travel to be fully protected.
However, even a last-minute visit to a healthcare provider can be helpful to get medicines and advice for your trip.
Already abroad and need to see a doctor?
The following list of resources can help international travelers identify health care providers and facilities around the world. CDC does not endorse any particular provider or medical insurance company, and accreditation does not ensure a good outcome.
- The nearest US embassy or consulate can help travelers locate medical services and notify friends, family, or employer of an emergency. They are available for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, overseas and in Washington, DC (888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444).
- The Department of State maintains a list of travel medical and evacuation insurance providers.
- The International Society of Travel Medicine maintains a directory of health care professionals with expertise in travel medicine in more than 80 countries.
- The International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers maintains a network of physicians, hospitals, and clinics that have agreed to provide care to members.
- Travel agencies, hotels, and credit card companies (especially those with special privileges) may also provide information.
- A number of countries or national travel medicine societies have websites related to travel medicine that provide access to clinicians, including the following:
- Australia: Travel Medicine Alliance
- Canada: Health Canada (www.phac-aspc.gc.ca and https://travel.gc.ca)
- China: International Travel Healthcare Association
- Great Britain: National Travel Health Network and Centre and British Global and Travel Health Association
- South Africa: South African Society of Travel Medicine
More information
CDC provides these links to clinics as a convenience to international travelers. CDC does not endorse, recommend, or favor any clinics on these lists, nor does the appearance of a clinic on these lists imply a guarantee of service quality.