false

Travel and Immunization Center

International travel can bring new health risks that you don’t face at home. Our travel medicine team is here to help you have a safer, healthier trip.
style
palette-deep-blue
showJumplinks
true

Pre-travel evaluations and vaccines

Our infectious disease specialists provide pre-travel evaluations and guidance on illness prevention, destination risks, and recommended vaccines or medications.

We care for travelers of all ages, including those who are pregnant, immunocompromised, or managing chronic conditions. We stay current on global health updates and regional requirements to provide accurate, up-to-date care.

Because some vaccines require multiple doses and take weeks to work, we encourage you to schedule your visit early.

center
tertiary
internal-arrow
Part of Infectious Diseases
/content/unified-xwalk/en/services/infectious-diseases
style
palette-white
showJumplinks
true

Safe travel for your whole family

Our travel medicine specialists care for children and adults, offering pre-travel evaluations, counseling on illness prevention, and destination-specific vaccine recommendations.
Full-spectrum services
We provide medications, immunizations, and guidance on travel risks, healthcare access abroad, and needs related to pregnancy, immunosuppression, or chronic conditions.
Care informed by national expertise in travel health
Our Travel and Immunization Center is part of Global TravEpiNet, a national network of travel clinics supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This connection helps ensure your care reflects the latest guidance and best practices for international travel health.
Non-travel immunization

We also offer non-travel immunizations, including:

  • Chickenpox
  • Hepatitis
  • Polio
  • HPV
  • MMR
  • Meningococcal
  • Pneumococcal
  • Shingles
  • Japanese encephalitis
  • Rabies
  • Yellow fever
style
palette-deep-blue
showJumplinks
true
titleJumplinks
Our approach
Our infectious disease team offers a wide array of programs and services to help you achieve your best health.

  • Infectious Diseases

    Our infectious disease specialists provide comprehensive care for HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, transplant-related infections, and more for patients across Greater Boston. Request an appointment.

  • HIV Prevention, Care, and Treatment Program

    Get full-spectrum HIV care, including support services to increase your quality of life.

  • Sexual Health Program

    Get confidential STI screening, testing, and treatment, plus HIV prevention services like PrEP and Doxy-PEP.

  • Mycobacterial Center

    Get expert evaluation and coordinated treatment for TB, MAC and other mycobacterial infections, with on-site testing and a multidisciplinary care team.

  • Infectious Disease Transplant Program

    Learn about personalized infectious disease management and care for immunocompromised patients who are preparing to undergo transplant surgery.

style
palette-white
showJumplinks
false
titleJumplinks
Services and programs

Contact the Travel and Immunization Center

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
Phone

Brigham and Women’s Hospital
617-732-8881

Massachusetts General Hospital
617-724-6454

International
International Patient Services
style
palette-light-teal
showJumplinks
true
titleJumplinks
Contact