Travel Prep & Vaccinations in Ithaca

Expert Travel Medicine and Vaccinations for Traveling Abroad

Stay Healthy Wherever Your Journey Takes You

Traveling abroad should be exciting, not stressful. At Pine Point Medical, we provide comprehensive travel health services for patients in Lansing, Ithaca, Cortland and the surrounding Finger Lakes region. From required and recommended vaccines like Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Polio, to preventive care such as malaria prescriptions and flu shots, our team makes sure you’re fully prepared for your trip.

We also provide personalized guidance on region-specific health risks, so you can travel with confidence knowing you’re protected against common threats to your health. Whether it’s an adventure in the rainforest, a work assignment overseas, or a family vacation abroad, we’ll help you focus on the experience, not the worries.

Doug and Tess MacQueen, founders of Pine Point Medical, traveling abroad in medical scrubs during global health outreach
Founders Doug and Tess MacQueen traveling abroad to provide care and prepare for global health needs. Learn more about their global health initiatives ➝

Travel Consultations

Before you pack your bags, schedule a personalized travel consultation. We review your destination, health history, and itinerary to recommend vaccines, medications, and prevention strategies tailored to your trip. From the tropics to remote villages, we help you stay safe wherever your adventures take you.

Vaccines Needed for Travel

Different destinations carry different health risks. We provide CDC-recommended vaccines for international travel, including yellow fever, typhoid, and routine boosters. Our convenient location near Ithaca makes it easy to get the protection you need before your departure.

Why Choose Pine Point Medical for Travel Health

Dr. MacQueen is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases

Dr. Doug MacQueen, co-founder of Pine Point Medical, board certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases

Your care is led by Dr. Doug MacQueen, who is board certified in both internal medicine and infectious diseases. With his fellowship training and years of experience, he brings the highest level of expertise to our Travel Clinic. From comprehensive counseling and preventive care to follow-up visits if you return feeling unwell, Dr. MacQueen ensures you receive accurate, compassionate, and personalized guidance every step of the way.

The Team at Pine Point Medical Has Been There

Pine Point Medical team volunteering in Peru rainforest, providing infectious disease consultations and medical care in remote communities

We’re more than just travel health providers, we’re passionate travelers ourselves. Our team has explored destinations worldwide and understands firsthand the health challenges that can arise along the way. Together, we’ve even volunteered in the rainforests of Peru, providing critical infectious disease consultations and care to remote communities. This unique perspective allows us to combine medical knowledge with real-world travel experience to better prepare you for your journey.

We Have Experience You Can Trust

Dr. Doug MacQueen and Tess MacQueen, founders of Pine Point Medical, with global health experience preparing travelers and caring for remote communities abroad

Our personal and professional experience gives us insight into the unique risks travelers face and the most effective ways to stay safe. Whether you’re preparing for a bustling city abroad, a rural village, or an off-the-grid adventure, we’ll tailor your plan with vaccines, malaria prevention, and destination-specific guidance. With Pine Point Medical, you can trust that your health is in expert hands—so you can focus on your travels with confidence.

Travel Vaccines and Pricing

Yellow Fever Vaccine – $330

Transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes aegypti or Haemagogus mosquitoes

MMR Vaccine – $199

Spread through direct contact with respiratory droplets, or through droplets in the air from coughing or sneezing

Malaria Prevention – varies

Prescription pills sent to your pharmacy

Hepatitis A Vaccine – $139

The virus can contaminate food or water through the feces of an infected person

Influenza Vaccine – $68

Spread through direct contact with respiratory droplets, or through droplets in the air from coughing or sneezing

Typhoid Vaccine – $249

Spread through contaminated food or water

Tetanus Vaccine – $138

Spread through a skin wound that becomes infected with tetanus bacteria​

Polio Vaccine – $122

Transmitted through contaminated food or water, and to a lesser extent through cough or sneeze droplets

Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
– $450

Transmitted to humans through the bites of infected Culex species mosquitoes

Consultation Fee – $100

During your appointment we will discuss your travel plans, health history, and potential risks leading to personalized advice.

Pine Point Medical founders Doug and Tess MacQueen

Founders Doug and Tess MacQueen, bringing compassion and care to every patient