What Is a Travel Clinic?
A travel clinic provides specialized health care for individuals traveling internationally. Services include pre-travel health reviews, destination-specific medical advice, and vaccinations that help prevent illness while abroad. Post-travel evaluations are also available if you return home with a health concern related to your trip.
At Duke, several travel clinic options are available for employees, students, and others preparing for international travel.
In line with the Duke Vaccination and Travel Health Review Policy, Duke units, schools, and institutes must cover the cost of required pre- and post-travel health checkups and vaccinations for employees traveling internationally on Duke-supported business.
The Employee Travel Clinic, operated by Employee Occupational Health and Wellness (EOHW), provides:
- Pre- and post-travel health evaluations
- At-cost travel-related vaccinations
- Direct departmental billing through an Interdepartmental Request and Invoice (IRI) form or a Duke procurement card
For adult dependents (18+), there is a $50 consultation fee that can be paid via personal credit card, and vaccination costs are typically the employee’s responsibility.
Before your appointment:
- Complete the online Travel Questionnaire (all health information is confidential)
- Schedule your visit well in advance – some vaccines require multiple doses over several weeks
Contact:
EOHW has three locations for your convenience. Please visit the EOHW website to find the location and contact information.
Note: Most health insurance plans do not cover pre-/post-travel consultations or vaccinations, as international travel is considered elective.
Students who have paid the Student Health Fee are eligible for pre- and post-travel exams and vaccinations through Duke Student Health.
Because many vaccines require a series of doses and travel peaks during academic breaks, schedule your appointment as early as possible – ideally four to six weeks before departure. Wait times can be up to six weeks during busy periods (such as before academic breaks).
Visit the Duke Student Health website for a step-by-step breakdown of how to make an appointment with the International Travel Clinic.
For travelers not eligible for the above options, the Duke Travel Clinic in South Durham serves adults (18+) preparing for international trips. Their infectious disease and travel medicine specialists provide:
- Pre-travel consultations and vaccinations
- Post-travel care for illness or injury acquired abroad
Schedule your visit 4–6 weeks before departure, or as soon as possible if you’re returning from abroad with health concerns.
Note: Most health insurance plans do not cover pre-/post-travel consultations or vaccinations, as international travel is considered elective.