FAQ

1.  Do you accept insurance?

The Vaccine Center and Travel Medicine Clinic accepts Cash, Visa and MasterCard only.  We do not accept checks, Discover or American Express.  However, we  provide an itemized receipt containing all the information you will need to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.  We cannot guarantee your insurance company will reimburse you for any vaccination. Many health insurers, including Medicare, believe that travel is by choice, and costs associated with travel medicine should be the responsibility of the individual. Some medications and immunizations may be covered under some circumstances.  You will need to check with your insurance to determine if and what they cover.

2.  Do you have the certificate to prove I received a Yellow Fever shot?

Yes.  Every client who receives the Yellow Fever vaccine is provided with the official International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis approved by the World Health Organization (WHO).

3.  Do you carry the malaria vaccine?

Currently there is no vaccine for malaria.  The Vaccine Center and Travel Medicine Clinic is able to write a presciption for the medication.  We will assess our client’s itinerary to determine the need for anti-malarial medications and which medication to take based on the itinerary and any health contraindications.

4.  Do you know what vaccines my school requires me to get?

All students should check with his or her school to determine the vaccines their program requires.  Students can easily obtain this information by contacting his or her instructor at their school.  The Vaccine Center and Travel Medicine Clinic will review all  immunization records by the student and, based upon the school requirements, we will discuss the vaccines  needed.  We will review the best way to proceed with the vaccine schedules and make every attempt, if possible, to provide all vaccines needed before the program’s deadline.

5.  Are there any discounts for students?

Yes.

1. We offer student discounts (with student ID) for school vaccines.
2. We waive the administrative/office fee for students.  Other clinics can charges up to a $25 administrative fee per visit.  This can add $75  extra to a three shot series like Hepatitis B Vaccine.
3. We can  review a student’s vaccination records and offer ONLY the vaccines needed based on the school’s requirements which can help save time and money.
4. We can draw blood titers in-house for vaccines you may already have had or been exposed to, as proof for your school. This can be a fraction of the cost of getting the vaccine again.  And, we email you the results!!
5. Our Titer prices are up to 50% lower than most labs.
6. We can help students complete vaccines for clinical rotations or school deadlines by scheduling vaccines in a series in advance.  We even send you an email reminder when your next vaccine is due.
7. Unlike some clinics, we read the results of both steps of a 2-step TB skin test.  If you are positive on the 1st-step, then you don’t need to pay for or have a 2nd-step.
8. We keep Electronic Medical records and input all of your vaccinations  into the Nevada WebIZ Database, so you will have a permanent immunization record for the rest of you career.

6. If I receive a vaccine that requires multiple doses, will I be charged an administration fee for each dose?

The Vaccine Center and Travel Medicine Clinic charges an initial office visit fee that includes subsequent administration fees for second and/or third doses.  Clients will only be responsible for the cost of the vaccine at subsequent visits.  However, please be advised, if the initial dose of any vaccine requiring multiple doses was not given at our clinic, a charge for an administration fee will apply.

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