From booking to boarding, we make pre-travel health preparation simple.
Schedule online or by phone. Appointments are typically available within days, not weeks. Tell us your destinations and travel dates when you book so your specialist can prepare.
Your travel medicine specialist reviews your itinerary, health history, and CDC and WHO recommendations for every country on your route. You’ll leave with a clear immunization plan, prescriptions if needed, and destination-specific health guidance.
With your vaccines administered, your international certificate of vaccination in hand (if required), and a personalized travel health kit, you’re ready to explore the world confidently, from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim to the remotest corners of the globe.
A comprehensive travel health assessment tailored to your unique trip, covering everything you need in a single appointment.
We stock all CDC-recommended travel vaccinations on-site. Most travelers receive their immunizations the same day as their consultation.
Prescription antimalarial medications tailored to your specific travel destinations.
Additional routine immunizations and boosters reviewed and updated based on your destination and health history.
Why Flagstaff travelers choose a specialized travel medicine clinic over their family doctor.
Flagstaff’s community, from NAU’s globally mobile student population to the international visitors who use the city as a Grand Canyon base camp, represents some of the most adventurous travelers in Arizona. Adventure travel, study abroad, and international tourism all carry layered health considerations that a general practitioner simply isn’t positioned to address. A travel medicine specialist at TravelBug Health spends the entire appointment focused on your itinerary, your body, and your destination’s current health landscape, drawing on CDC and WHO data that changes week to week.
TravelBug Health’s specialists are certified in travel medicine and maintain current training on global disease trends, vaccination requirements, and emerging health risks by region. Our Scottsdale clinic, approximately 2.5 hours from Flagstaff via I-17 South, is a designated yellow fever vaccination center, equipped to issue the official international certificate of vaccination required for entry into countries across Africa and South America. We serve Flagstaff travelers routinely and understand the specific needs of Northern Arizona’s international adventurers.
Whether you’re an NAU student studying abroad, an adventure traveler heading to Southeast Asia, or a family preparing for international travel, we tailor your health preparation to your trip.
TravelBug Health regularly serves patients who make the drive from Flagstaff and the greater Northern Arizona region to our Scottsdale clinic, and we make it worth the trip. Your appointment is thorough, efficient, and fully tailored to your itinerary, so you leave with everything you need in a single visit. From Flagstaff, the clinic is approximately 2.5 hours south via I-17, located at 8603 E Royal Palm Rd, Suite 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.
Whether you need yellow fever vaccination for an Africa adventure, typhoid immunization before a semester abroad, altitude sickness prescriptions for Nepal or Peru, or a comprehensive pre-travel health consultation, our Scottsdale clinic has the specialized expertise that Flagstaff-area travelers deserve.
Convenient for travelers from Flagstaff and the surrounding Northern Arizona region:
TravelBug Health Travel Clinic
8603 E Royal Palm Rd, Suite 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: (480) 435-2774
Directions from Flagstaff: Take I-17 South approximately 145 miles toward Phoenix. Merge onto the Loop 101 East, then exit at Scottsdale Road North. The clinic is at 8603 E Royal Palm Rd, Suite 120, approximately 2.5 hours from central Flagstaff.
Real reviews from patients who trusted TravelBug Health for their pre-travel health needs.
“I was heading to Tanzania for a safari and needed yellow fever, typhoid, and malaria meds. I’d also heard altitude sickness could be an issue near Kilimanjaro. My doctor in Flagstaff had no idea what to prescribe. TravelBug Health handled everything in one appointment. Worth every mile of the drive down to Scottsdale.”
“Norm was incredibly thorough with our travel consultation before our trip to Southeast Asia. He made sure we had the right immunizations and explained food safety precautions we hadn’t even thought about. Worth every penny.”
“We needed yellow fever vaccines and malaria prescriptions for our Africa trip. TravelBug handled everything in one visit and gave us a printed health report with country-specific alerts. The drive from Flagstaff was absolutely worth it. So much better than any option we had locally.”
We recommend booking at least 4 to 6 weeks before your departure date. Some vaccines require multiple doses spaced weeks apart, and others need time to build immunity. That said, even last-minute travelers benefit from a consultation, as some protections can be put in place in a matter of days.
Bring your passport or travel itinerary showing your destinations and travel dates, your current vaccination records (including childhood immunizations if available), and a list of any current medications. The more detail you can share about your trip, the more tailored your travel health assessment will be.
Many travel vaccines are not covered by insurance, as they’re considered preventive for international travel. We accept all major credit cards, HSA/FSA cards, and offer transparent pricing. We’ll walk you through costs during your consultation so there are no surprises.
Yes, we see pediatric patients and specialize in travel health planning for families. Children’s vaccine schedules and destination risks are assessed with age-appropriate guidance for parents.
Study abroad programs often have their own health and vaccination requirements in addition to the destination country’s entry requirements. We work with students to satisfy both, document everything correctly, and make sure routine immunizations are up to date. We’re experienced with multi-country itineraries and university health submission requirements.
Absolutely. Altitude sickness is a real and preventable risk for travelers heading above 8,000 feet internationally, and Flagstaff travelers often underestimate it despite being accustomed to elevation. We assess your specific itinerary and ascent profile, and can prescribe acetazolamide and other medications as appropriate, alongside acclimatization guidance.
Our Scottsdale clinic is approximately 2.5 hours from central Flagstaff via I-17 South. Merge onto the Loop 101 East, then exit at Scottsdale Road North. The clinic is located at 8603 E Royal Palm Rd, Suite 120. Free parking is available on-site. We recommend scheduling your appointment to make the most of the trip. Most patients leave with everything they need in a single visit.
Flagstaff adventurers trust TravelBug Health to protect their health before every international journey. Schedule your pre-travel consultation today.
