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    Travel Medicine Clinic

    Owensboro Health Community Pharmacy

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    Whether you're planning international travel, a mission trip, or studying abroad, Owensboro Health offers convenient, local access to the care you need to stay healthy before and during your trip. This service makes it easier to prepare for travel without leaving the region, providing expert guidance, vaccinations and prescriptions in one place.

    Travel Health Services

    We help protect travelers against common and destination-specific health risks, including:

    • Altitude illness
    • Cholera
    • Malaria
    • Traveler’s diarrhea
    • Typhoid fever
    • Yellow fever (This vaccine should be completed at least two weeks prior to departure.)

    Additional Services

    • Routine and travel-specific vaccinations
    • Over-the-counter (OTC) recommendations
    • Personalized counseling based on your destination, itinerary and activities

    Specialized Expertise You Can Trust

    In collaboration with Dr. Jim Tidwell, Vice President of Population Health, and the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy, Owensboro Health has established a travel health clinic within the Community Pharmacy at the Owensboro Healthplex.

    Specially trained pharmacists can prescribe and administer vaccines and medications under an approved protocol—allowing patients to receive comprehensive travel care in a single visit.

    Our pharmacists are:

    • Certified through the APhA Travel Health Certificate Program
    • Trained in the CDC Yellow Fever Vaccine Course

    Cost & Payment Information

    • $50 consult fee (not covered by insurance)
    • Additional costs for vaccines and medications
    • Insurance billed when applicable (limited coverage)

    Out-of-pocket Costs of Most-requested Vaccines (Before Insurance)

    • Yellow fever vaccine: approximately $250 (This vaccine should be completed at least two weeks prior to departure.)
    • Typhoid injectable vaccine: approximately $185

    Before Your Appointment

    It’s best to begin preparing for your travel health needs at least eight weeks before your departure. However, if you’re past that timeframe, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’ll do everything we can to assist you. 

    To ensure the best care and a smooth visit, please:

    • Bring your insurance card, passport and payment.
      • (We are unable to bill for services after the visit)
    • Submit your intake form at least two weeks in advance of goal appointment date.
      • This allows us to prepare personalized, trip-specific recommendations.

    What to Expect

    Appointments typically last about one hour and include:

    • A thorough consultation on travel health risks
    • Review of your itinerary and medical needs
    • Administration of recommended vaccinations

    Group & Travel Program Options

    We support a wide range of travel needs, including:

    • Mission trips
    • Study abroad programs
    • Group travel

    We also partner with:

    • Churches
    • Schools
    • Community organizations

    Group discounts and coordinated clinics are available.

    Schedule an Appointment

    To schedule your travel consultation, contact the Owensboro Health Community Pharmacy.