1. Tucson Amigos Chapter
Health Related Travel Informa:on & Resources
Spring 2018
Important travel health informa0on to consider:
Make sure rou0ne immuniza0ons are up-to-date including:
Tetanus/Pertussis (Tdap)
Hepa00s B
Chicken pox (Varicella vaccine)
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
Polio vaccine
Meningi0s vaccine – there are now two different types of meningi0s vaccines needed by adolescents (Menactra or
Menveo for subtypes A,C,W,Y; Bexsero or Trumenba for subtype B)
Country specific informa0on – required vaccina0ons *:
Costa Rica – Hepa00s A, Typhoid Fever
Dominican Republic – Hepa00s A, Typhoid Fever
Ecuador – Hepa00s A, Typhoid Fever
Mexico – Hepa00s A, Typhoid Fever
Nicaragua – Hepa00s A, Typhoid Fever
Panama – Hepa00s A, Typhoid Fever
*Should begin the travel immuniza:on process at least 8 weeks prior to going in country.
**Also refer to the “Immuniza0ons & Medica0ons Required for 2017-18 Amigos Par0cipants” informa0on in the Amigos
2018 Summer Program Health, Safety and Travel Guidelines. This includes informa:on on malaria prophylaxis.
***Consider flu vaccina0on if going to Columbia, Ecuador or Paraguay as they will be in their flu season during our
summer months (will be winter in those countries).
Tuberculosis (TB) skin tes0ng of volunteers should be done prior to traveling to their assigned country and if nega0ve,
repeated 8-12 weeks aOer the volunteers return.
Also refer to the relevant pages in the Amigos 2018 Summer Program Health, Safety, and Travel Guidelines for
addi0onal informa0on related to par0cipant travel health & safety.
For ques0ons/concerns, Dr. Harry McDermo_, Amigos Tucson Chapter Board Medical Director, can be contacted at
harrymcd@dakotacom.net.
Health related travel informa0on and resources can be found at:
1. The Center for Disease Control – a wide range of up-to-date health related travel
informa0on including country specific informa0on.
The CDC Travelers’ Health website address is: www.cdc.gov/travel/
2. For specific informa0on re: Zika, Dengue & Chikungunya see the following CDC website:
h_ps://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/travelers-vfr-chikungunya-dengue-zika
3. Travel Medicine – health related travel informa0on and supplies.
Travel Medicine’s website address is www.travmed.com
4. The US State Department - The US State Department’s travel website address is www.travel.state.gov/
2. Travel Immuniza:on Average costs as of December 2017.
***Costs may vary depending upon health insurance coverage and where you choose to go for services.
Malaria: $2 - $13/pill (up to 19 tablets taken before, during, and after country visit, based on travel time-
frame, patient, etc.) (Rx required)
Typhoid: oral - $83 - $123 (4 tablets taken per directions) (Rx may be required); injectable - $95 - $133
Hepatitis A: $94 - $114/dose
Hepatitis B: $85 - $100/dose
Yellow Fever: $160 - $235 (Rx required) (worldwide shortage currently)
Influenza: $28- $80
Tdap (tetanus booster): $64 - $88
Tips:
1) Please call the clinic or Pharmacy location most convenient to you or that accepts your insurance policy
for the vaccines required to confirm availability and for appointments.
2) Always ask if there are any discounts for self-pay as the cost of filing medical paperwork is usually added and can
be subtracted for self-pay persons or a discount for prescriptions can be applied.
3) If insurance coverage is available, you can see your primary care physician (PCP) to have the vaccines provided
or prescribed, and medications filled at the pharmacy where it is available and/or covered by your insurance
carrier. Many PCP offices do not carry more specialized travel vaccines (e.g. Yellow Fever or Typhoid).
4) Some vaccines (Hepatitis A and/or B; Influenza (flu); Tdap) can or have been provided via regular yearly doctor’s
visit. Check with your PCP and/or your shot records prior to obtaining any travel vaccines.
5) A Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test (TST) is recommended before travel and 8-10 weeks after returning.
Travel Medication Costs as of December 2017 (self-pay- without insurance covered).
(Tip: Always ask if there are any discounts for self-pay as the cost of filing medical paperwork is usually added and can be subtracted for self-pay
persons or a discount for prescriptions can be applied.) Rx = prescription.
Location: Passport Health
6867 N. Oracle Rd. #125
Tucson, AZ. 85704 (520) 284-3005
Vaccines: office visit fee $75 (one-time charge at initial visit)
Malaria: $2 - $7 per tablet (Rx required) sometimes it is available at the office or a Rx can be given to be
filled at a pharmacy
Typhoid: oral - $123 (4 tablets taken per directions) (Rx required); injectable - $133
Hepatitis A: $114/dose (2 doses taken at 6 months increments prior and after visit)
Hepatitis B: $100/dose (2 doses taken at 6 months increments prior and after visit)
Yellow Fever: $235 (Rx required) (may not be available due to worldwide shortage)
Influenza: $28- $32
Tdap: $88
Location: Safeway pharmacies
http://www.safeway.com/ShopStores/Pharmacy-Travel-Medicine.page
fee: $49 to register and have your country required vaccinations evaluated and a plan provided. Some or
all may be covered by insurance or not and this will be assessed at the time of evaluation.
Vaccines:
Due to the procedure to have the vaccines done through Safeway, the costs are not available.
However, per previous experience, a prescription from a primary care physician (pcp) can be filled at
the pharmacy. If the prescription is not covered by insurance, there is a discount that can be applied due
to it being paid by the patient.
3. Location: Walgreens pharmacies
1) 8980 E. Tanque Verde Rd (SW corner of CATALINA HWY & TANQUE VERDE)
Tucson, AZ. 85749
(520) 749-0205
2) 3180 N. Campbell Ave (NE corner of CAMPBELL AVE & E FORT LOWELL)
Tucson, AZ. 85719
(520) 326-5868
3) 1880 E. Irvington Rd (NW corner of CAMPBELL AVE & IRVINGTON)
Tucson, AZ. 85719
(520) 294-1975
4) 550 N. Silverbell Rd (NE corner of SILVERBELL & ST MARY'S)
Tucson, AZ. 85745
(520) 622-2393
Vaccines:
Malaria: $2 - $7 per tablet (Rx required) Rx from PCP can be filled at the pharmacy
Typhoid: oral - $97 (4 tablets taken per directions) (Rx required); injectable - $96
Hepatitis A: $114/dose (dose taken at 6 months increments)
Hepatitis B: $90/dose (dose taken at 6 months increments)
Yellow Fever: $160 (Rx required) (may not be available due to worldwide shortage)
Influenza: $40
Tdap: $64
Location: Travel Vaccines and Wellness Solutions
7440 N. Oracle Rd. Bldg. #4
Tucson, AZ. 85704 (520) 356-5219
Vaccines: office visit fee $40 (one-time charge at initial visit)
Malaria: $6 - $13 per tablet (Rx required) sometimes it is available at the office or a Rx will be given to be
filled at a pharmacy
Typhoid: oral - $115 (4 tablets taken per directions) (Rx required); injectable - $105
Hepatitis A: $94/dose (2 doses taken at 6 months increments prior and after visit)
Hepatitis B: $85/dose (3 doses taken at 6 months increments prior and after visit)
Yellow Fever: $225 (Rx required) (may not be available until after January 1, 2018 due to worldwide
shortage)
Influenza: $35
Tdap: $75
Location: The Traveler’s Clinic – New Pueblo Medicine
6365 E. Tanque Verde Rd #120
Tucson, AZ. 85715 (520) 290-0300
Vaccines: office visit fee $40 (one-time charge at initial visit) + admin fee for each vaccine (if getting 3 or
more on the same visit it is $35)
Malaria: $70 - $110 for all (Rx required) sometimes it is available at the office or a Rx will be given to be
filled at a pharmacy
Typhoid: Rx would be given to be filled at pharmacy fororal – about $100 (4 tablets taken per
directions); injectable - $120+$15 admin fee
Hepatitis A: $109+$15 admin fee (2 doses taken at 6 months increments prior and after visit)
Hepatitis B: $88+$15 admin fee (3 doses taken at 6 months increments prior and after visit)
Combo (Hep A & B): $156+$15 admin fee (3 doses taken at 6 months increments prior and after visit)
Yellow Fever: $150+$15 admin fee (Rx required) (may not be available until May 2018 due to worldwide
shortage)
Influenza: $80+$15 admin fee
Menangitis: $194+$15 admin fee
Tdap: $65+$15 admin fee
4. Location: Concentra clinic
4600 S Park Avenue Ste. # 5 (NW of IRVINGTON RD & PARK AVE)
Tucson, AZ. 85714 (520) 889-9574
Vaccines: office visit fee $75/person; $60/person for 2 persons at once; $50/person for 3 or more persons
at once (one-time charge at initial visit)
Malaria: $2 - $7 per tablet (Rx required) a Rx can be given to be filled at a pharmacy
Typhoid: oral - $83 (4 tablets taken per directions) (Rx required); injectable - $95
Hepatitis A: $95/dose (2 doses taken at 6 months increments prior and after visit)
Hepatitis B: $89/dose (3 doses taken at 6 months increments prior and after visit)
Yellow Fever: $189 (Rx required) (may not be available due to worldwide shortage)
Influenza: $40
Tdap: $70
***** Also check prices of medication/vaccines at Walmart/Target Pharmacies.
Addi:onal Supplies That May Be Needed:
Mosquito net treated with repellant
Flip-flops/slippers/sandals
Small first-aid kit
Water Bo_les (2)
Sunscreen
Hand sani0zer
Laundry essen0als: soap, clothesline
Camping/quick dry towels
Headlamp
DEET (30%) insect repellant lo0on
Passport carrier/Travel money belt
Travel Toothbrush & toothpaste
Toiletry bag
Raincoat/umbrella
Camera: digital ba_ery operated; ba_eries; memory card;
case
Compression travel bags
Pre-filled prescrip0ons
Eyeglasses or contacts items (solu0on, case, cleaning
tablets/ cloth, etc.)
Feminine hygiene products
Sports bras (females)
Toilet 0ssue
Duct tape
Journal, pencils, pens, etc.
Travel snacks (for plane rides) ex.: trail mix, protein bars,
mixed nuts
Travel pillow/Travel blanket
Walking/Hiking shoes
Watch
Host family gik: postcards, small memento, pictures of
par0cipant and family.
**A country specific packing list will be available in PIP (Par:cipant Informa:on Packet)
