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