The Travel Immunization Center at North Shore-LIJ is the First Stop for Thousands of Travelers
 

The Infectious Diseases Division at North Shore-Long Island Jewish is one of the largest and most comprehensive Travel Immunization Centers for international travelers on Long Island. The Travel Center has been in operation since 1985, and has provided thousands of travelers with important medical information for traveling abroad.

Each traveler is seen in consultation by one of the Travel Center's four physicians, all of whom are board-certified in infectious diseases. The physician assesses pertinent medical information, reviews the traveler's specific itinerary, and devises an immunization regimen for each individual's specific needs. Prescriptions for malaria prophylaxis, treatment for traveler's diarrhea, and prevention of altitude sickness are provided as part of this comprehensive service.

Each traveler receives an informational brochure with practical advice on mosquito repellents, recommendations regarding safe food and water consumption, jet lag, and many other issues in order to make the trip safer and more enjoyable. In addition, travelers are given an individualized printout of health advice and information for each country to be visited.

The Travel Center is stocked with all vaccines recommended for international travel including: diphtheria-tetanus, polio, typhoid (oral and injectable), yellow fever (State-licensed Yellow Fever Center), meningococcal meningitis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, and rabies. Most of these vaccines can be administered in a single visit, although a few require multiple visits.

International travel is a rewarding and exciting experience. It can and should be a safe and healthy one as well. If you would like to make an appointment, or need any information about the Travel Immunization Center at NSLIJ, please call (516) 562-4280.

Appointments are available on Mondays from 9:15am to 3:00pm and Thursdays from 9:15am to 3:00pm.

Directions

By car (Westbound): Take the Long Island Expressway (Route 495) to Exit 33. At first light, turn right onto Community Drive. 400 Community Drive (Entrance 5) is approximately 1/4 mile down on the right-hand side.

By car (Eastbound): Take the Long Island Expressway (Rte. 495) to Exit 33. Turn left onto Community Drive (2nd left). 400 Community Drive (Entrance 5) is approximately 1/4 mile down on the right-hand side.The Travel Immunization Center may also be reached via Northern Blvd. (Rte. 25A). Turn south off of Northern Blvd. onto Community Drive. 400 Community Drive (Entrance 5) is approximately ¾ mile down on the left-hand side

By bus: MSBA bus routes N25, and during rush hour, N26, provide service to 400 Community Drive.

For information and schedules on MSBA buses, call (516) 222-1000.