Epidemiology/Disease Control

TRAVEL MEDICINE INFORMATION

1. No Appointment is Needed When Traveling to the Following Areas?
2. Do I Need an Appointment When Traveling to Developing or Tropical Areas?
3. Appointment Information.
4. Who is Eligible?
5. When are Shots Given?
6. Websites Information.

No Appointment is Needed When Traveling to the Following Areas

• Australia
• England
• Greece
• Japan
• Korea
• New Zealand
• Turkey
• Western Europe

EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE are made on a case-by-case basis.  Most persons visiting these areas for less than three weeks can be advised by their Primary Care Provider.

Hepatitis A shots are advised for many travelers.  Provider information can be obtained from CDC Yellow Book Health Information for International Travel by website.
  Centers for Disease Control, Traveler's Health

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Do I Need an Appointment When Traveling to Developing or Tropical Areas ?

Appointments are required if traveling to any locations not listed below:

• Alaska
• Australia
• Greece
• England
• Hawaii
• Japan
• Korea
• New Zealand
• Turkey
• Western Europe

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Appointment Information

When appointments are required for travel - please call the TRICARE Appointment line 1 - 800 - 404 - 4506

When unsure - consult your primary care provider

Appointments will be scheduled in 30 - 1 hour increments.

Appointments must be made 1 - 3 months prior to your planned travel date.

MUST BRING MEDICAL RECORDS AND ANY SHOT RECORDS TO APPOINTMENT FOR REVIEW.  THIS AVOIDS UNNECESSARY DUPLICATION OF SHOTS THAT CAN CAUSE ADVERSE REACTIONS!

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Who is Eligible ?

Any person planning on going on a vacation

Any person planning on going on non-official travel (not on orders and not active duty)

Active Duty Members will receive shots for travel in the CTMC or Unit TMC.  Call 968-4594/4592 before 1500 hours for information.

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When are Shots Given?

Shots are given in the Allergy/Immunization Clinic, NMAMC, Ground Floor, Medical Mall, on a walk-in-basis. Bring medical record and shot record.  Hours of operation are:  Monday - Friday:  0800 - 1100/Monday - Thursday: 1300 - 1500 Allergy/Immunization Clinic phone number is
253 - 968-1035

Shots will not be given unless you have processed through either your primary health care provider or the Preventive Medicine Clinic

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Website Information

For provider and patient information go to :

Centers for Disease Control, Traveler's Health

*Further provider assistance - Click on References then on Yellow Book.

* The Preventive Medicine Travel Clinic can answer special questions at (253) 968-4443.

*See also State Department link at:

US Department of State International Travel Information

World Health Organization site

Shore land travel:  Travel Health Online  

NOTE:  TRICARE states they reimburse TRICARE Prime for costs of Medicare incurred overseas while traveling.  Call 1 - 800 - 404 - 0110 or 1 - 800 - 982 - 0032.

Some people prefer to carry additional trip or medical evacuation insurance.  Many companies provide this service.  Contact a travel agent or the yellow pages under travel or under insurance.

If you elect to receive travel Medicare advice off post, MAMC will not reimburse the government for costs unless prior authorization has been obtained from a Health Finder - call 
1 - 800 - 404 - 2042

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