Official Yellow Fever Vaccination Center
WHO-designated · International Certificate of Vaccination
Certified Travel Medicine Specialists
Specialized training beyond primary care physicians
Personalized Itinerary-Based Health Plans
You only pay for the vaccines you actually need

How Our Travel Clinic Works

From booking to boarding, we make pre-travel health preparation simple.

1

Book Your Consultation

Schedule online or by phone at a time that works for you. Let us know your destinations when booking so your specialist can prepare in advance.

2

Get Your Health Assessment

Your specialist reviews CDC and WHO advisories for your destinations and delivers your immunization plan, prescriptions, and health guidance in one visit.

3

Travel Protected

Receive your travel vaccinations, medications or prescriptions, and a personalized health report with real-time country-specific alerts, all in one visit.

What’s Included in Your Pre-Travel Consultation

A comprehensive travel health assessment tailored to your unique trip, everything you need in a single appointment.

Individualized Risk Assessment

  • Personalized assessment reviewing your exact destinations, activities, and medical history, not a generic form.
  • Real-time CDC and WHO advisories for each country, including outbreak alerts and entry-requirement changes.
  • Mesa’s VFR travelers visiting family in Latin America, Asia, and Africa receive risk guidance specific to their communities, not just hotel-zone advice.

Travel Vaccines & Prescriptions

  • Yellow fever administered on-site with official ICVP documentation, required for entry to many African and South American countries.
  • Full range of destination vaccines on-site: typhoid, hepatitis A and B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, cholera, and meningitis.
  • Malaria prophylaxis, traveler’s diarrhea, and altitude sickness medications dispensed or prescribed during your visit.

Prevention Education & Travel Products

  • Counseling on food and water safety, insect bite prevention, and travel health risks unique to your itinerary.
  • Mesa retirees get guidance on managing existing conditions abroad, including medication storage, travel insurance, and accessing care overseas.
  • Insect bite prevention supplies available in-stock at every visit.

Travel Vaccines Available at Our Mesa-Area Clinic

We stock all CDC-recommended travel vaccinations on-site. Most travelers receive their immunizations the same day as their consultation.

Yellow Fever

Required for parts of Africa & South America. We are an official vaccination center.

Typhoid

Recommended for travelers to South Asia, Africa, Central & South America.

Hepatitis A

Essential for most international destinations. Protection against food and waterborne illness.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for extended travel and regions with elevated blood-borne disease risk.

Japanese Encephalitis

For travelers to rural areas of Asia and the Western Pacific.

Rabies

Pre-exposure vaccination for adventure travelers and those visiting areas with limited medical access.

Cholera

Oral vaccine for travelers to areas with active cholera outbreaks or limited clean water.

Meningococcal

Required for Hajj pilgrims. Recommended for sub-Saharan Africa’s meningitis belt.

Malaria Prevention

Prescription antimalarial medications tailored to your specific travel destinations.

Routine Travel Boosters

Tdap, MMR, and Polio updates commonly required for international programs and travel.

Travel Clinic vs. Primary Care Physician

Why Mesa travelers choose a specialized travel medicine clinic over their family doctor.

Capability TravelBug Health Travel Clinic Primary Care Physician
Destination-specific expertise ✓ Specialty certified ✗ General practice only
Yellow fever vaccination ✓ Certified vaccination center ✗ Not licensed
Diverse traveler populations ✓ VFR, student, senior, business ✗ No standard preparation
Multi-destination trips ✓ Full multi-country planning ✗ Not equipped
Senior traveler considerations ✓ Chronic condition guidance ✗ Rarely addressed
Student & study abroad health ✓ Specialty certified ✗ Not familiar with requirements

1 Journal of Travel Medicine, Jan/Feb 2011; 18(1), Primary care providers more likely to prescribe inappropriate malaria prophylaxis.

Why Mesa Travelers Choose TravelBug Health

Mesa’s residents include multigenerational families, ASU Polytechnic students, active retirees, and corporate travelers. Serving this city well means building health plans specific to your destination and travel style, not a generic vaccine list. For every type of traveler who walks in.

Our board-certified specialists stay current on global disease trends and country entry requirements. As a designated yellow fever center, we issue the ICVP certificate required across Africa and South America. The Scottsdale clinic is 25 minutes from Mesa via US-60 West to Loop 101 North.

Official Yellow Fever
Vaccination Center

Travel Health Services for Every Type of Traveler

Whether you’re backpacking through Southeast Asia or attending a corporate conference in Dubai, we tailor your health preparation to your trip.

Proudly Serving Mesa and the Surrounding East Valley Communities

TravelBug Health welcomes Mesa and East Valley patients to our Scottsdale clinic, where one visit covers your full travel preparation. Mesa is one of our most active communities. We’re at 8603 E Royal Palm Rd, Suite 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, about 25 minutes from central Mesa.

From Mesa, take US-60 West toward Phoenix and merge onto Loop 101 North toward Scottsdale, then exit at Scottsdale Road heading north. TravelBug Health is at 8603 E Royal Palm Rd, Suite 120, about 25 minutes from central Mesa or the Mesa Arts Center under typical traffic conditions.

Convenient for travelers from:

Downtown Mesa Dobson Ranch Las Sendas Eastmark Lehi Red Mountain Superstition Springs Riverview Apache Junction Tempe Chandler Fountain Hills

TravelBug Health Travel Clinic

8603 E Royal Palm Rd, Suite 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone: (480) 435-2774

Directions from Mesa: Take US-60 West to Loop 101 North. Exit at Scottsdale Rd heading north. ~25 min drive from central Mesa.

What Mesa-Area Travelers Are Saying

Real reviews from patients who trusted TravelBug Health for their pre-travel health needs.

★★★★★

“My wife and I did a safari in Kenya and Botswana. Our regular doctor told us to find a travel specialist. TravelBug was thorough and efficient. Yellow fever, typhoid, malaria meds. Everything in one visit. We traveled with total peace of mind.”

Raymond A.
Mesa, AZ · Google Review
★★★★★

“Norm was incredibly thorough with our family’s travel consultation before our trip to Southeast Asia. He made sure our kids had the right immunizations and explained food safety precautions we hadn’t even thought about. Worth every penny.”

David & Lisa K.
Mesa, AZ · Google Review
★★★★★

“As a corporate travel manager, I send all our employees here before international assignments. TravelBug’s team knows exactly which vaccines are needed for each country and the turnaround is fast. They’ve become our go-to travel clinic.”

Michael R.
Mesa, AZ · Google Review

Travel Clinic FAQs for Mesa Patients

Don’t see your question? Call (480) 435-2774 or email us.

We recommend booking 4-6 weeks before departure. Several vaccines require multiple doses over a series of weeks, and some need time to take effect before exposure. However, travelers with less lead time should still come in, we can prioritize the most important protections and maximize what’s possible within your timeline.

Bring your travel itinerary or passport with destination stamps, your current vaccination records, and a list of medications you’re taking. The more detail you can provide about your trip, specific countries, activities, rural vs. urban travel, length of stay, the more precisely we can tailor your travel health assessment.

Travel vaccines are typically not covered by insurance as they are preventive for international travel. We accept all major credit cards and HSA/FSA payment. We provide upfront, transparent pricing so you know the costs before we begin. Some post-travel illness evaluations may qualify for insurance billing.

Yes, we see patients of all ages, including infants and children. Pediatric travel health planning includes age-appropriate vaccine schedules, dosing adjustments, and destination-specific guidance for parents. We’re experienced with family travel to Latin America, Europe, Asia, and beyond.

Study abroad programs typically have their own vaccination and health documentation requirements in addition to destination country requirements. We’re familiar with university health submission processes and can help you satisfy both sets of requirements. Bring your program’s health requirements form and we’ll work through it with you at your appointment.

Regular travel to Mexico, especially to cities, resorts, or business districts, may feel routine, but destination-specific risks are real even in popular business destinations. Hepatitis A and typhoid are relevant for travelers who eat local food, and traveler’s diarrhea can sideline even experienced Mexico travelers. A quick consultation ensures you’re current and gives you standby treatment options if needed.

Our Scottsdale clinic is approximately 25 minutes from central Mesa via the US-60 West to the Loop 101 North. Exit at Scottsdale Road and head north to 8603 E Royal Palm Rd, Suite 120. Free parking is available on-site.

Mesa, Your Travel Health Plan Starts Here, Book Today.

Expert travel health for Mesa families, students, retirees, and business travelers. Located 25 minutes away in Scottsdale.

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