Vaccines
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Indications
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Cost |
Hepatitis AViral illness causing sudden onset of fatigue, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and jaundice. Few fatalities or long term complications.Transmitted by contaminated food and water. |
Recommended for travelers to developing countries, especially frequent short-term travelers or persons staying longer than 3 months. |
Two-dose series at least 6 months apart. $ 70.00 per dose |
Hepatitis BViral illness which can cause symptoms varying from none acutely, to liver failure and death. Long term can result in increased incidence of cirrhosis and liver cancer.Transmitted by body fluids. |
Recommended for travelers to developing countries, especially frequent short-term travelers or persons staying longer than 3 months. Also, health-care and relief workers, those who may have sexual contact, those with chronic diseases or adventure travelers. |
Three-dose series with the second dose 1 month after the first dose, and the third dose six months after the first dose. $15.00 per dose for 19 and under $60.00 per dose for over 19 |
Japanese EncephalitisViral illness appearing initially flu-like, which can progress to brain inflammation. In up to 30% this results in death.Transmitted by mosquitoes. |
Recommended for those staying for more than one month in rural areas of SE Asia, especially near rice paddies/farms. Also hikers/bikers who may have extensive outdoor exposure. |
Three-dose series with the second dose 7 days after the first dose, and the third dose due 30 days after first dose. $320.00 total for all three doses |
MeningococcalBacterial infection which can rapidly progress through severe headache, stiff neck, fever and rash, and end in death or permanent disability.Transmitted by respiratory droplets and nasal secretions. |
Recommended for college students especially first year students living in residence halls. Recommended for travelers to the meningitis-belt countries of Africa. Required for travel to Saudi Arabia. |
Menactra One dose protects for over 8 years. $20.00 for 18 and under $105.00 over 18 |
PolioViral illness which can result in paralysis or death.Transmitted by respiratory secretions and contaminated food and water. |
One-time booster recommended for all previously immunized travelers to certain parts of Africa and southern Asia. |
One time dose. $37.00 per dose |
RabiesViral infection of the central nervous system causing muscle spasms, dementia, and death.Transmitted by saliva from bites, licks, and scratches especially to the hands and face. |
Recommended for stays in risk areas that are more than 24 hours from a source of post-exposure vaccine. Also occupational exposure, adventure travel, back packing in risk areas. |
Three-dose series with the second dose 7 days after the first dose, and the third dose 28 days after the first dose $516.00 total |
Tetanus
Bacterial infection causing involuntary muscle spasms often involving the jaw muscles accounting for the name "lockjaw". |
Initial series given in early childhood. Booster doses due every 10 years or after 5 years if open wound. Available as combined tetanus/diphtheria (Td) and combined tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) |
$32.00 per dose $50.00 for Tdap |
TyphoidBacterial infection causing syptoms over a month including fever, abdominal pain and diarrhea.Transmitted by contaminated food and water. |
Recommended for travelers to developing countries, specially if staying for a prolonged period of time, eating adventurously, or visiting locations off usual tourist routes. |
One dose protects for 2 years. $55.00 per dose Oral form protects for up to 5 years. |
Yellow FeverViral infection resulting in sudden onset of fever and jaundice, which can progress to delirium and death.Transmitted by mosquitoes. |
Recommended for travel to Yellow Fever endemic zones. Required for entry into certain countries. |
One dose protects for ten years. $83.00 per dose |