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Mansfield Travel Clinic

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2. Receive medicines

Services Offered

Information regarding Appointments at this clinic

Your clinic appointment will include a full consultation and risk assessment by a travel health specialist nurse. You will also receive any vaccinations, antimalarials and other essential travel products needed for your trip.

Please note the following:

• Children aged up to 15 years must have a parent/guardian present and able to complete the consultation on their behalf. Children aged 16 to 18 years must attend the consultation themselves.
• Ensure that you bring details of all current and historical medical and treatment to your appointment.
• This clinic reserves the right to charge a consultation fee for this service. Please see pricing for details.

Exclusions for this clinic:

Please be aware of the following exclusions at your chosen clinic which would prevent the nurse from being able to complete your appointment. A consultation fee would still apply. These exclusions include:

• BCG/TB Vaccine
• Mantoux Test

Additional Info

Please note the minimum age for children at this clinic is 9 months. The clinic are now offering non-travel vaccinations.

Clinic details

East Midlands Laser and Cosmetic Clinic 62 Commercial Gate Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1EU

• Disabled access
• Onsite car parking

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We can provide expert advice, vaccinations & malaria prevention that's tailored to you & your travel plans

WHAT IS A TRAVEL HEALTH APPOINTMENT & WHY DO I NEED ONE?

The vaccines and any antimalarials recommended by the pharmacist will be given in the initial 40-minute travel health appointment after having gone through a personalised risk assessment to assess the patient's needs. If you are attending with other people, each person must be seen individually*. For vaccinations that require multiple doses, the pharmacist will then book you in for a follow-up 15-minute appointment to receive the subsequent doses. Our Travel Vaccination and Health Advice Service enables you to get all of the health information and vaccinations you need to help you have a happy and healthy holiday. What's more, all of the advice given is tailored to you and your trip. We recommend that you first use our  quick check tool  to see if you need antimalarials and/or vaccinations for your trip.

Vaccination Services offered at Boots:

- Yellow Fever

- Hepatitis A

- Hepatitis B

- Tick-borne Encephalitis

- Japanese Encephalitis

- Meningococcal ACWY

- Boots Malaria Prevention Service

1. Book an appointment

Six to eight weeks before you travel you will need to have your travel health appointment to assess what vaccinations you need.

2. Attend a personalised risk assessment 23

During the 40 minute travel health appointment our specially-trained pharmacist will advise on any vaccinations and antimalarials you need for your travelling.

3. Get any vaccinations & antimalarials you may need*

You'll also be given additional personalised advice to help you stay healthy on your trip

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TRAVEL VACCINATIONS & PRICE GUIDE

Before travelling

Whilst travelling

If you're planning on travelling outside of the UK, you may need to be vaccinated before you set off for your trip. Having travel vaccinations can help prevent you from getting some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world. At Boots, we have travel vaccinations to help protect you against serious diseases such as Yellow Fever, Rabies and Hepatitis A and can also provide a range of antimalarials. 

How can Boots help you prepare for travel?

Getting vaccinated can help prevent you from getting ill if you're exposed to diseases which we don't normally have in the UK. We can help you understand how to keep your risks low of getting a disease whilst abroad and inform you of which vaccinations and antimalarials you may want to consider depending on things like: • Which regions you'll be visiting 

• What activities you'll be doing 

• Your age and general health We can always help last minute travellers it just may be difficult to get an appointment. Some travel vaccinations may be needed several weeks before departure. Ideally, you should see us six to eight weeks before travelling, but we may still be able to help if you're leaving sooner. 

The Travel Vaccinations and Health Advice Service is available in selected UK stores. It's suitable for adults and children aged two and over. If you need antimalarials our pharmacists can offer you these as part of this service, if they're suitable. You don't have to book a separate appointment with the Malaria Prevention Service.

Which travel vaccinations are available at Boots?

Our service offers the following vaccinations:  • Cholera **

• Hepatitis A **

• Hepatitis B

• Japanese encephalitis

• Meningitis ACWY

• Tick-borne encephalitis

• Typhoid **

• Yellow fever *** We also recommend making sure that your childhood immunisations are up to date to protect you against diseases like: • Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)**

• Diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP)** Travellers not sure of their vaccination history should check with their GP.

What do I need for a travel advice appointment?

For your travel vaccination appointment you'll need: • Details about your trip (like destination, date and planned activities)

• Details of any medical condition or medication you're taking

• History of previous vaccinations if known

Consultation fee: A consultation fee 23 may apply at a cost of £20, should you choose not to receive the vaccines and/or antimalarials recommended for you and your trip during your consultation.

Vaccination Price Guide: Cholera (oral, price for full course of 2)

Price per dose: £32

Number of doses required: 2

Total price: £64

Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio

Price per dose: £38 

Number of doses required: 1 †

Total price: £38

Hepatitis A

Price per dose: £61 

Number of doses required: 1 ‡

Total price: £61

Hepatitis B

           Price per dose: £52

Number of doses required: 3

Total price: £156

Hepatitis B (paediatric)

Price per dose: £27.00 

Total price: £81.00

Combined Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B

Price per dose: £80.00 

Number of doses required: 3 or 4 §

Total price: up to £320.00

Combined Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B (paediatric)

Price per dose: £47.00 

Number of doses required: 2 or 3 §

Total price: up to £141.00

Japanese Encephalitis

Price per dose: £105 

Total price: £210

Meningitis ACWY

Price per dose: £55

Number of doses required: 1

Total price: £55

Price per dose: £45.00

Number of doses required is dependent on vaccination history

Total price: £45.00

Rabies (currently out of stock, for information click here to join our notification list).

Price per dose: £70

Total price: £210

Tick-borne Encephalitis

Price per dose: £65.00

Number of doses required: 2 or 3 §

Total price: £130.00

Tick-borne Encephalitis (paediatric)

Typhoid (injection)

Price per dose: £37

Number of doses required: 1

Total price: £37

Typhoid (oral, price for full course of 3)

Price per dose: N/A

Number of doses required: 1 (course of 3 provided)

Total price: £37.00

Yellow Fever

Total price: £70

Yellow Fever Certificate (replacement)

Price per dose: N/A

Total price: £15.00

Malaria Prevention Price Guide            Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil)

                   Price per tablet: £3.00

                   Number of tablets required for 2 week trip: 23

                   Total price: £69.00            Chloroquine

Price per tablet: £0.23 

Number of tablets required for 2 week trip: 14

Total price: £3.22

Doxycycline

Price per tablet: £0.65 

Number of tablets required for 2 week trip: 44

Total price: £28.60

Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil) Paediatric

Price per tablet: £1.37

Number of tablets: (Dependent on weight of child)

Total price: (Dependent on weight of child

Lariam (Mefloquine)

Price per dose: £4.28

Number of doses required: 9

Total price: £38.52

Online orders of antimalarials must be paid for when you place your order with a credit or debit card. Unfortunately, you can't redeem Boots Advantage Card points against your order. Orders are delivered to your home free of charge. You can't order antimalarials online using our Order & Collect service. Prices subject to change. Prices correct at time of publication.

The childhood vaccination programme in the UK protects you from a number of diseases, but you may need extra vaccinations or antimalarials if you're planning on visiting certain parts of the world. 

Travelling whilst pregnant

Most women experience few or no health problems whilst travelling to a different county. However, travel can pose potential health risks to you if you are pregnant. Antenatal and neonatal care might be difficult to access in countries where adequate medical facilities are not readily available. Travel-related illnesses or diseases such as malaria, Zika virus, dengue fever or travellers’ diarrhoea may affect you more severely if you are pregnant.

It is strongly recommended that, where possible, you should speak to your midwife or GP well in advance of your trip (at least 6-8 weeks). They can help ensure that your health is stable enough for your trip and that you are fit to fly. Ask your midwife or GP for a medical certificate confirming your due date and ‘fitness to fly’. Most airlines will request this after 28 weeks of being pregnant (gestation) before allowing you to board the plane.

You may require some travel vaccinations for your trip. Most vaccinations can be given during pregnancy if the risk of disease is significant. However, live vaccinations are normally not recommended.  Speak to your Boots Pharmacist at a travel appointment or with a GP before having any vaccinations if:

• you're pregnant

• you think you might be pregnant

• you're breastfeeding Some infections are especially important to avoid if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, including malaria, Zika virus, dengue and chikungunya disease. There is no vaccine or chemoprophylaxis available for Zika, dengue and chikungunya. Scrupulous bite avoidance is required to protect against these. All can be caught from the bite of a mosquito. Different mosquitoes cause these diseases, some are daytime biting, some night-time biting. We can provide malaria prevention medicine ‖ , including access to prescription-only medicine, and advice before you travel. You can access our Malaria Prevention Service 1  or if you would prefer a face-to-face appointment you can book in-store or online.

Further information

Ask your Boots Pharmacist for advice or go to www.boots.com to see the range of travel products available.

NaTHNaC provides country specific advice on the risks of Zika and other health risks, and also has a factsheet on pregnancy and useful resources for travel during Covid-19:

- https://travelhealthpro.org.uk

- https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsheet/45/pregnancy    

Breastfeeding, bottle feeding & travel

Good preparation can reduce the risk of travel-associated illnesses and health risks to those mothers who are breast or bottle-feeding and their infants.  Before you go, it is recommended that if you are breast or bottle-feeding you should speak to a healthcare professional before travelling to discuss specific health issues. This should be done ideally at least 4-6 weeks before departure.

Certain antimalarial medication can be taken by breastfeeding mothers and infants, and you should seek advice about whether antimalarial medication is recommended for your specific trip. You can find out more by accessing  Boots Malaria Prevention Service 1 . Infants will not be protected by antimalarial medication excreted in breast milk and they will require their own, age-appropriate supply of antimalarial medication. Doses are calculated using the baby’s weight. Routine childhood vaccinations should also be up to date prior to departure.

You and your baby may require travel vaccinations for your trip. Most vaccinations can be offered to those who are breastfeeding. Vaccination against yellow fever for breastfeeding mothers is not offered as part of the Boots Travel Health and Vaccination Service 1  and those travelling to a country with a risk of yellow fever should be referred to a specialist clinic. Vaccinations for infants and children under the age of 2 years will also need to be administered by an alternative healthcare professional or travel clinic. The Boots Malaria Prevention service is available from age 2. If your child is under 2 years old, please seek guidance from your GP or another travel clinic.

If you plan to express your milk either during your journey or while abroad, you may wish to consider carrying a hand breast pump  with you, as electricity supplies may be intermittent or unavailable when required. When using a breast pump, make sure you wash it well with soap and clean water and dry it in a fly-free environment.

All travellers should pack a first aid kit  appropriate for the travellers. Useful items when travelling with an infant include sunscreen , oral rehydration solution , age-appropriate painkillers, antiseptic , basic wound dressings , a thermometer , lanolin cream for cracked nipples, and  barrier cream  for those using nappies.

Travelling with children

Travelling with children can be a valuable experience for the whole family, and with preparation, you can reduce your risks of travel-related injury or illness and have a happy and healthy trip.  

Before you go, ensure your child is up to date with all childhood vaccines as some childhood illnesses not seen in the UK still occur in many countries. Any additional vaccines necessary for travel-related illness should be considered and discussed with your Boots Pharmacist. 

If you are travelling to an area where there is a risk of malaria, antimalarial medication may be required and your Boots Pharmacist can provide advice . Tablets can be crushed and mixed with jam, or similar, to make it easier to swallow. You may like to consider taking a small mosquito net which can be used to cover a pushchair to help protect against mosquito bites.

Motion sickness can occur at any age but is more common in children between 3-12 years old. Your Boots Pharmacist can advise on appropriate medication that can help with this. Encourage your child to sit by the window, look out of it, if possible and avoid reading or using a screen if they are feeling unwell. Small, regular, non-greasy meals and  travel sickness bands  can help too.

Good hygiene should be practised, including sterilisation of bottles and dummies, cleaning toys and using bottled water for cleaning teeth. Microwaveable steriliser bags are a fuss-free way to sterilise while saving on baggage space. Alternatively, consider taking sterilising equipment , it may also be worth taking a zip-lock bag with you just in case. For sterilising small items on the move (dummies and teething toys), keep sterilising tablets in a watertight, screw top container. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the toilet. An alcohol-based cleansing gel is useful when running water is not available. 

Travellers’ Diarrhoea in children can be more severe resulting in dehydration often more quickly than in adults. Watch out for dehydration symptoms which can include:

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- Drowsiness

Rehydrate with plenty of clear fluids and rehydration salts  - little and often if vomiting. Do not avoid food; small amounts of starchy foods such as rice, bread, potatoes or fruit and vegetables will help. Always seek prompt medical attention if you are concerned. If breastfeeding, continue throughout any illness where possible. Loperamide (treatment for diarrhoea) is unsuitable for younger children – always check packaging for the directions before use. 

Children are at increased risk of short- and long-term damage to the skin from solar radiation. Always use high factor sunscreen (at least SPF 30) with 4/5 stars. Apply this at least 30 minutes before going into the sun and reapply it regularly, especially after swimming. Avoid the sun when it's at its strongest, in the UK this is between 11 am and 3 pm. A UV suit with long sleeves could be a useful barrier and a hat should always be worn. For young children, a blackout sunshade can be a really useful way to protect your child whilst in a pushchair or pram and a pop-up beach tent can provide shade whilst on the beach. Children’s eyes are vulnerable to the sun’s glare and therefore sunglasses  or goggles  with elasticated straps should be worn, where possible. 

All medication must be kept out of children’s reach at the destination. Keep medicines in child-proof containers and store on top of a wardrobe or in a safe. 

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With adequate preparation, travelling in your senior years can be an enjoyable and safe experience. Older travellers sometimes have long-term medical problems which can increase the risk of complications from travel health-related issues. Pre-travel health preparation is important to ensure a happy and healthy holiday. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, check that you will have enough medication to cover you while abroad. If your condition isn’t stable or you have any concerns about your health, you should speak to your GP in advance of your trip (at least 6-8 weeks). A “Fitness to Fly” assessment may be required by the airline. Ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance and declare all pre-existing medical conditions and trip details, or your policy may be invalid. Check the policy will cover the cost of medical treatment and repatriation should this be required. Organisations such as Diabetes UK, Age UK or Parkinson’s Society provide specialist advice for these pre-existing medical problems. Keep a note of the emergency contact numbers for your insurance company, which should be contacted early if medical help is required. Ask your Boots Pharmacist about your destination as you may need vaccinations and advice regarding malaria risk at the destination. Older age can make you more at risk of malaria. The immune system changes with age; vaccines may not work as well, and the length of protection can be shorter. Older age is listed as a precaution for yellow fever vaccination; however, the vaccination can be offered after a careful risk assessment. This will be discussed in your travel health consultation. Make sure you have enough of your regular medicines for your whole trip plus 1-2 weeks more than you need in case some gets lost/stolen. It is advisable to take enough medication with you for your trip, as brands, strengths and qualities of drugs available abroad vary and fake (counterfeit) medicines are common in some countries and this could affect your medical condition. Know how to store your medicines in very hot and cold climates. Keep medicines in original packaging and carry a printed letter with a list of your prescribed medicines from your GP. 

Cruises are a popular way to travel and allow passengers to visit exotic and sometimes, remote destinations. Due to the nature of a cruise, you are likely to be in close proximity to large numbers of other travellers in an enclosed environment which can increase your risk of illness, including those spread via the respiratory route or via food/water.

Before you go, it is recommended that you speak to a healthcare professional before travelling to discuss any health concerns and the suitability of your trip. This should be done, ideally, at least 4-6 weeks before departure.  

Domestic cruise operators departing and returning from the UK will have a vaccination policy and require that all passengers present a negative COVID-19 test before boarding. The Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provide further guidance .

If you require any specialist assistance or have any special requirements, such as needing wheelchair use, oxygen cylinders, dietary restrictions, refrigeration for medicines (e.g., insulin), storage for a sharps container etc., you should inform your cruise operator prior to departure. If you have a pacemaker, you should carry an alert card and advise security staff if you are unable to pass through x-ray screening arches. It is likely that you will need to pass through security each time you board the boat.

Depending on your destinations and the times you spend onshore, you may require antimalarial medication. There are several different antimalarials - your pharmacist will discuss which ones are suitable for your destinations and for you personally, when you book a malaria prevention appointment with a Boots Pharmacist or via an online anti-malaria consultation. They can also provide you with details about the medications' side effects and how to take them. You will need to share your full itinerary with your pharmacist to enable them to provide you with accurate recommendations. 

It is important to protect yourself against mosquito bites and diseases such as malaria, Zika and dengue, especially while onshore or on deck. Your Boots pharmacist will give you advice.

 Vaccinations 

Depending on your destinations and activities, you may require vaccinations. You should ensure all routine vaccination are up to date, including those which are specifically recommended because of any existing medical conditions. 

• Flu: outbreaks are common on cruise ships and therefore all passengers are recommended to consider a flu vaccination before they travel. Flu vaccinations are funded by the NHS for people with certain medical conditions or depending on your age. If you are not entitled to a FREE NHS vaccination, they are available for a small fee. Your Boots pharmacist can advise you on all your vaccination requirements. For more information on the Boots Flu Jab service click here . 

• Yellow fever: some destinations may be considered a risk for yellow fever and some countries request proof of vaccination at the border to gain entry. Your full itinerary should be shared with your Boots pharmacist who can advise you. It is important that the itinerary is provided in the correct order of destinations to be visited as this could affect the yellow fever vaccination requirements. 

• Covid-19: you may also be asked for proof of your Covid-19 vaccinations by your cruise operator and the individual countries you plan to visit. You should check the country requirements for each country you plan to visit via the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office page . You should also research their requirements for mask wearing and social distancing. 

It is also worth remembering the following when considering going on a cruise:

• Pack a first aid kit  which should include:  dressings , and antiseptic wipes for wound care, medicines and oral rehydration sachets  for treating travellers’ diarrhoea, pain relief medication, and  antihistamine tablets ; your Boots pharmacist can help you with these items. 

• You may experience seasickness on board the ship, even if you have not experienced it before. You can ask your Boots pharmacist for suitable medications and products including travel sickness bands  to help alleviate this. You might want to consider adding these to your first aid kit just in case. 

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Vaccines protect travelers from serious diseases. Depending on where you travel, you may come into contact with diseases that are rare in the United States, like yellow fever. Some vaccines may also be required for you to travel to certain places.

Getting vaccinated will help keep you safe and healthy while you’re traveling. It will also help make sure that you don’t bring any serious diseases home to your family, friends, and community.

On this page, you'll find answers to common questions about vaccines for travelers.

Which vaccines do I need before traveling?

The vaccines you need to get before traveling will depend on few things, including:

• Where you plan to travel . Some countries require proof of vaccination for certain diseases, like yellow fever or polio. And traveling in developing countries and rural areas may bring you into contact with more diseases, which means you might need more vaccines before you visit.
• Your health . If you’re pregnant or have an ongoing illness or weakened immune system, you may need additional vaccines.
• The vaccinations you’ve already had . It’s important to be up to date on your routine vaccinations. While diseases like measles are rare in the United States, they are more common in other countries. Learn more about routine vaccines for specific age groups .

How far in advance should I get vaccinated before traveling?

It’s important to get vaccinated at least 4 to 6 weeks before you travel. This will give the vaccines time to start working, so you’re protected while you’re traveling. It will also usually make sure there’s enough time for you to get vaccines that require more than 1 dose.

Where can I go to get travel vaccines?

Start by finding a:

• Travel clinic
• Health department
• Yellow fever vaccination clinic

Learn more about where you can get vaccines .

What resources can I use to prepare for my trip?

Here are some resources that may come in handy as you’re planning your trip:

• Visit CDC’s travel website to find out which vaccines you may need based on where you plan to travel, what you’ll be doing, and any health conditions you have.
• Download CDC's TravWell app to get recommended vaccines, a checklist to help prepare for travel, and a personalized packing list. You can also use it to store travel documents and keep a record of your medicines and vaccinations.
• Read the current travel notices to learn about any new disease outbreaks in or vaccine recommendations for the areas where you plan to travel.
• Visit the State Department’s website to learn about vaccinations, insurance, and medical emergencies while traveling.

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Key takeaways: 

Yellow fever, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), and hepatitis A are a few examples of vaccines you may need before traveling. The specific vaccine(s) you’ll need depends on your destination.

Some travel vaccines are given more often than others. For instance, the yellow fever vaccine offers lifelong protection for most people. But typhoid vaccine boosters are recommended every 2 to 5 years.

The typical yellow fever vaccine cost is around $170 — but this can vary by clinic and location. GoodRx can help make your travel vaccines more affordable.

Planning an international trip can be an exciting time for you and your family. Whether you’re traveling by plane or cruising to your destination, you likely have a checklist of fun places to eat and visit. But staying healthy should also be at the top of your priority list.

Depending on where you’re traveling, you may need some vaccinations — like a yellow fever vaccine — to protect you from certain illnesses. Being up to date with your vaccines can help keep you and your loved ones healthy on your trip .

What vaccines do I need for travel?

The vaccine(s) you’ll need depends on your destination. It’s important to make sure you’re current on both routine and travel vaccines before your trip. Reach out to your healthcare provider to see if you need any of these vaccines before your trip : 

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)

Yellow fever

Japanese encephalitis (JE)

If you or your child never received the MMR vaccine, it’s a good one to put at the top of your to-do list before traveling. Routine vaccinations — including those with MMR vaccines — dropped drastically during the COVID pandemic. In fact, almost 40 million kids worldwide missed an MMR dose in 2021. Babies traveling to countries with high rates of measles should get a measles vaccine before traveling.

What factors are involved in choosing the right travel vaccines?

You can search the CDC’s travel health page online to find out which vaccines are important based on where you’re going. Your healthcare provider can also help you with this.

These are some important factors to consider about travel vaccines before you set out on your adventure or business trip:

Which cities/countries are you visiting? For example, if you’re traveling to rural or agricultural areas in Asia or the Western Pacific, then your healthcare provider may recommend the JE vaccine ( Ixiaro ). JE is spread through infected mosquitos and may cause brain swelling.

Where are you staying (hotel, hostel, tent, cabin)? Vaccine recommendations may be different based on whether you’re staying in a hotel or spending more time outdoors. 

How long are you staying there? The longer you stay in areas where certain diseases are more common, the higher your risk.

What season are you traveling? If you’re traveling to the “ meningitis belt ” of sub-Saharan Africa during the dry season (December to June), or performing Umrah or Hajj , your healthcare provider may recommend the meningococcal vaccine ( Menactra ).

What type of foods do you plan to eat? Eating out often not only increases your chances of getting traveler’s diarrhea, but also typhoid fever or hepatitis A.

What current health conditions do you have, if any? If you have a weak immune system , you may not be able to receive certain live vaccines. For example, someone with uncontrolled HIV may not be able to receive the oral typhoid vaccine ( Vivotif ).

Is a malaria vaccine available in the U.S.?

No. While most travel vaccines are available in the U.S., the malaria vaccine is an exception. Malaria is a disease that’s spread through infected mosquitos .

Mosquirix is the world’s first malaria vaccine for young kids. But so far it’s only available in certain African countries where malaria is common. A different malaria vaccine — known as R21/Matrix-M — was also approved in Ghana and Nigeria for kids ages 5 months to 3 years old.

Do I need a yellow fever vaccine?

The only travel vaccine that is required in certain regions of the world is the yellow fever vaccine — specifically for certain areas in Central Africa and South America. A special certificate called the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (“yellow card”) is given to you after vaccination. It will allow you to travel to and from these countries.

This vaccine is currently available in the U.S. You can search for a clinic near you that has the yellow fever vaccine.

Where can I get travel vaccines?

You can get travel vaccines from a variety of places. Your healthcare provider, county public health department , or even your local pharmacy are a few examples.

If you have an appointment through a primary care provider or travel clinic, your visit can usually be billed through your insurance as a medical appointment. The cost for the visit and any vaccines or medications will differ based on your insurance.

Other people like to visit travel-certified pharmacies as a one-stop shop. You can meet with a specially-trained pharmacist for a one-on-one visit and receive all your vaccines and medications at one location.

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How much do travel vaccines cost?

How much you’ll pay out of pocket for travel vaccines depends on your insurance status. Routine vaccines are usually covered by most insurance companies. But some travel vaccines — like yellow fever — may not be covered. So the yellow fever vaccine cost may be on your mind. It’s unknown what the malaria vaccine cost would be in the U.S. since it’s not available yet.

The average cost of three popular travel vaccines are detailed in the table below.

There are also other ways to save on vaccinations, including travel vaccines. GoodRx can help you navigate your options, which may include GoodRx discounts or copay savings cards. You can find vaccination prices as low as $18 with a free GoodRx discount.

Do travel vaccines have side effects?

Even though you can’t get sick from travel vaccines, side effects are possible. The most common side effects of injectable vaccines are pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site. These are often mild and go away quickly. Other possible side effects include:

Muscle and joint aches

Serious side effects and reactions are rare. Talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider if you have any concerns about vaccine side effects.

How long before traveling should I think about travel vaccines?

It’s a good idea to start thinking about travel health at least 1 month before you leave. But you may need more time if you haven’t had any routine vaccines in the past. It takes time for your body to build immunity once you’re vaccinated.

Here are a few examples of vaccines you should get in advance before you travel:

Yellow fever: This vaccine must be completed 10 days prior to travel in order for your yellow fever card to be valid. The vaccine provides lifelong protection against yellow fever for most people.

Typhoid vaccine (shot): You should receive this vaccine ( Typhim Vi ) at least 2 weeks before travel to allow your body time to build immunity. You also need a booster every 2 years before traveling to an area where the typhoid vaccine is recommended.

Typhoid vaccine (oral capsule): Vivotif is an oral version of the typhoid vaccine. You need to take it in 4 separate doses. The last dose should be taken at least 1 week before you travel. Boosters are needed every 5 years.

Hepatitis A vaccine: This vaccine ( Havrix , Vaqta) is given as 2 injections at least 6 months apart. If you don’t have time to get the second shot before traveling, you’ll still receive partial protection from the first shot.

MMR: MMR is a routine vaccine for kids that starts at 12 months. But adults and teens who haven’t been vaccinated can receive 2 doses at least 28 days apart . Babies can receive their first dose early if they’re traveling to a high measles area, but that dose will need to be repeated later on.

Do I need malaria prevention medications?

Sometimes. Depending on where you’re traveling, your healthcare provider may recommend certain medications to prevent malaria . Since there is no malaria vaccine available in the U.S., these medications — along with mosquito repellents and bed nets — serve as extra safety precautions.

Malarone (atovaquone / proguanil), doxycycline , and chloroquine are a few examples of oral medications that prevent malaria. Malarone is started 1 to 2 days before traveling. You continue taking it for 7 days after leaving your destination. Doxycycline is started 1 to 2 days prior to travel. But you keep taking it for 4 weeks (1 month) after leaving the region with malaria. You can start chloroquine 1 to 2 weeks before travel and keep taking it for 4 weeks after you leave.

The bottom line

If you need travel vaccines, it’s best to start the process at least 1 month before you leave. Yellow fever, MMR, and typhoid are a few examples of vaccines you may need before traveling. Routine vaccines are usually covered by insurance, but travel vaccines may not be. The yellow fever vaccine cost, as well as the cost of other travel vaccines, varies by clinic and location.

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The Health & Safety Plan relies on guidance from health experts from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The university will continue to adjust the plan to support the needs of the entire campus community as the situation surrounding the pandemic continues to evolve.

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Mansfield University students or employees who are known to have tested positive for COVID-19 are aggregated in the table below. Please note that students who have tested positive do not necessarily live on campus. Data includes self-reported cases, as well as those reported by health agencies and the Mansfield University Campus Clinic. The COVID-19 Case Tracker will be updated when any confirmed cases are reported to Mansfield University.

* Resident Student entry testing prior to move-in (January 19-23): 797 tests were administered. Nine students tested positive and isolated on campus. Nine other students tested positive and isolated at home. 

On-campus tours are available! More information about Mansfield University, including on-campus tours, virtual tour, and Zoom appointment options are available on the Admissions website . A 360 virtual campus tour is available for anyone who would like to explore campus online.

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Mansfield University textbook services have moved completely online to provide cost savings and an efficient user experience for all students. The online bookstore can be accessed at Mansfield.textbookx.com . Free shipping is available on orders of $49 or more. Textbooks will no longer be available at the Alumni Hall location.

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The MU student health clinic will operate on an appointment-only basis for the spring 2021 semester. Students should call 570-662-4350 to schedule an appointment. Masking is required to enter the student health clinic.

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Fitness and recreation facilities, such as the Kelchner Fitness Center, will operate per PA Department of Health guidelines.  It is expected that all safety measures, including, but not limited to, those provided by state and federal guidance, will be strictly followed. Additional guidelines and restrictions will be posted at Kelchner Fitness Center.

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Students who are advised to quarantine or isolate due to a confirmed exposure or confirmed positive test result must return home and follow the isolation guidelines of the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Student Health Services, along with Student Living, have limited facilities for resident students who are unable to isolate or quarantine off-campus; approval of on-campus accommodations for such students will be on a case-by-case basis.

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Mansfield University will return to a primarily face-to-face environment for the Spring 2022 semester. While health and wellness protocols will remain in place as described in the Health and Safety Plan , MU's course offerings and residential experience will more closely reflect its traditional on-campus environment.

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The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations

There are few times one can claim having been on the subway all afternoon and loving it, but the Moscow Metro provides just that opportunity.  While many cities boast famous public transport systems—New York’s subway, London’s underground, San Salvador’s chicken buses—few warrant hours of exploration.  Moscow is different: Take one ride on the Metro, and you’ll find out that this network of railways can be so much more than point A to B drudgery.

The Metro began operating in 1935 with just thirteen stations, covering less than seven miles, but it has since grown into the world’s third busiest transit system ( Tokyo is first ), spanning about 200 miles and offering over 180 stops along the way.  The construction of the Metro began under Joseph Stalin’s command, and being one of the USSR’s most ambitious building projects, the iron-fisted leader instructed designers to create a place full of svet (radiance) and svetloe budushchee (a radiant future), a palace for the people and a tribute to the Mother nation.

Consequently, the Metro is among the most memorable attractions in Moscow.  The stations provide a unique collection of public art, comparable to anything the city’s galleries have to offer and providing a sense of the Soviet era, which is absent from the State National History Museum.  Even better, touring the Metro delivers palpable, experiential moments, which many of us don’t get standing in front of painting or a case of coins.

Though tours are available , discovering the Moscow Metro on your own provides a much more comprehensive, truer experience, something much less sterile than following a guide.  What better place is there to see the “real” Moscow than on mass transit: A few hours will expose you to characters and caricatures you’ll be hard-pressed to find dining near the Bolshoi Theater.  You become part of the attraction, hear it in the screech of the train, feel it as hurried commuters brush by: The Metro sucks you beneath the city and churns you into the mix.

With the recommendations of our born-and-bred Muscovite students, my wife Emma and I have just taken a self-guided tour of what some locals consider the top ten stations of the Moscow Metro. What most satisfied me about our Metro tour was the sense of adventure .  I loved following our route on the maps of the wagon walls as we circled the city, plotting out the course to the subsequent stops; having the weird sensation of being underground for nearly four hours; and discovering the next cavern of treasures, playing Indiana Jones for the afternoon, piecing together fragments of Russia’s mysterious history.  It’s the ultimate interactive museum.

Top Ten Stations (In order of appearance)

Kievskaya station.

Kievskaya Station went public in March of 1937, the rails between it and Park Kultury Station being the first to cross the Moscow River.  Kievskaya is full of mosaics depicting aristocratic scenes of Russian life, with great cameo appearances by Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin.  Each work has a Cyrillic title/explanation etched in the marble beneath it; however, if your Russian is rusty, you can just appreciate seeing familiar revolutionary dates like 1905 ( the Russian Revolution ) and 1917 ( the October Revolution ).

Mayakovskaya Station

Mayakovskaya Station ranks in my top three most notable Metro stations. Mayakovskaya just feels right, done Art Deco but no sense of gaudiness or pretention.  The arches are adorned with rounded chrome piping and create feeling of being in a jukebox, but the roof’s expansive mosaics of the sky are the real showstopper.  Subjects cleverly range from looking up at a high jumper, workers atop a building, spires of Orthodox cathedrals, to nimble aircraft humming by, a fleet of prop planes spelling out CCCP in the bluest of skies.

Novoslobodskaya Station

Novoslobodskaya is the Metro’s unique stained glass station.  Each column has its own distinctive panels of colorful glass, most of them with a floral theme, some of them capturing the odd sailor, musician, artist, gardener, or stenographer in action.  The glass is framed in Art Deco metalwork, and there is the lovely aspect of discovering panels in the less frequented haunches of the hall (on the trackside, between the incoming staircases).  Novosblod is, I’ve been told, the favorite amongst out-of-town visitors.

Komsomolskaya Station

Komsomolskaya Station is one of palatial grandeur.  It seems both magnificent and obligatory, like the presidential palace of a colonial city.  The yellow ceiling has leafy, white concrete garland and a series of golden military mosaics accenting the tile mosaics of glorified Russian life.  Switching lines here, the hallway has an Alice-in-Wonderland feel, impossibly long with decorative tile walls, culminating in a very old station left in a remarkable state of disrepair, offering a really tangible glimpse behind the palace walls.

Dostoevskaya Station

Dostoevskaya is a tribute to the late, great hero of Russian literature .  The station at first glance seems bare and unimpressive, a stark marble platform without a whiff of reassembled chips of tile.  However, two columns have eerie stone inlay collages of scenes from Dostoevsky’s work, including The Idiot , The Brothers Karamazov , and Crime and Punishment.   Then, standing at the center of the platform, the marble creates a kaleidoscope of reflections.  At the entrance, there is a large, inlay portrait of the author.

Chkalovskaya Station

Chkalovskaya does space Art Deco style (yet again).  Chrome borders all.  Passageways with curvy overhangs create the illusion of walking through the belly of a chic, new-age spacecraft.  There are two (kos)mosaics, one at each end, with planetary subjects.  Transferring here brings you above ground, where some rather elaborate metalwork is on display.  By name similarity only, I’d expected Komsolskaya Station to deliver some kosmonaut décor; instead, it was Chkalovskaya that took us up to the space station.

Elektrozavodskaya Station

Elektrozavodskaya is full of marble reliefs of workers, men and women, laboring through the different stages of industry.  The superhuman figures are round with muscles, Hollywood fit, and seemingly undeterred by each Herculean task they respectively perform.  The station is chocked with brass, from hammer and sickle light fixtures to beautiful, angular framework up the innards of the columns.  The station’s art pieces are less clever or extravagant than others, but identifying the different stages of industry is entertaining.

Baumanskaya Statio

Baumanskaya Station is the only stop that wasn’t suggested by the students.  Pulling in, the network of statues was just too enticing: Out of half-circle depressions in the platform’s columns, the USSR’s proud and powerful labor force again flaunts its success.  Pilots, blacksmiths, politicians, and artists have all congregated, posing amongst more Art Deco framing.  At the far end, a massive Soviet flag dons the face of Lenin and banners for ’05, ’17, and ‘45.  Standing in front of the flag, you can play with the echoing roof.

Ploshchad Revolutsii Station

Novokuznetskaya Station

Novokuznetskaya Station finishes off this tour, more or less, where it started: beautiful mosaics.  This station recalls the skyward-facing pieces from Mayakovskaya (Station #2), only with a little larger pictures in a more cramped, very trafficked area.  Due to a line of street lamps in the center of the platform, it has the atmosphere of a bustling market.  The more inventive sky scenes include a man on a ladder, women picking fruit, and a tank-dozer being craned in.  The station’s also has a handsome black-and-white stone mural.

Here is a map and a brief description of our route:

Start at (1)Kievskaya on the “ring line” (look for the squares at the bottom of the platform signs to help you navigate—the ring line is #5, brown line) and go north to Belorusskaya, make a quick switch to the Dark Green/#2 line, and go south one stop to (2)Mayakovskaya.  Backtrack to the ring line—Brown/#5—and continue north, getting off at (3)Novosblodskaya and (4)Komsolskaya.  At Komsolskaya Station, transfer to the Red/#1 line, go south for two stops to Chistye Prudy, and get on the Light Green/#10 line going north.  Take a look at (5)Dostoevskaya Station on the northern segment of Light Green/#10 line then change directions and head south to (6)Chkalovskaya, which offers a transfer to the Dark Blue/#3 line, going west, away from the city center.  Have a look (7)Elektroskaya Station before backtracking into the center of Moscow, stopping off at (8)Baumskaya, getting off the Dark Blue/#3 line at (9)Ploschad Revolyutsii.  Change to the Dark Green/#2 line and go south one stop to see (10)Novokuznetskaya Station.

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Jonathon Engels, formerly a patron saint of misadventure, has been stumbling his way across cultural borders since 2005 and is currently volunteering in the mountains outside of Antigua, Guatemala.  For more of his work, visit his website and blog .

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