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AITC is a non-profit, fee-for-service clinic staffed by members of the San Francisco Department of Public Health. We are committed to providing convenient, knowledgeable, personalized, and cost-effective immunization services for travelers, students, new employees, immigrants, and other members of the community.

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Important Updates

Come to AITC for a Travel Health Visit prior to your international trip. Preventive health care! Our experienced staff will:

Review your medical history, current health status and medications
Assess whether you are up-to-date on all your immunizations
Examine your travel plans and itinerary in detail to evaluate your risks for acquiring communicable diseases while abroad
Based on all of the above, determine your need and eligibility for vaccines and travel-related medications
Tell you about the risks and benefits of each vaccine so you can make informed choices
Administer your vaccines and work with your schedule to complete your vaccinations before departure
Offer a prescription, if needed, for medicine to prevent malaria (also for altitude illness and travelers' diarrhea)
Provide practical suggestions for avoiding communicable diseases and staying healthy while traveling internationally
Answer your questions

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Please note:

Travel Health Visits are by appointment. It's best to call in advance, but we do have several same-day appointment slots.
The visit fee is $39 per person in addition to the cost of vaccines ($19 for children <18 traveling on same itinerary). This fee includes a prescription for travel medicine(s) if needed, and a copy of The AITC Handbook. See Prices for details.

** Yellow Fever Vaccine Update (18 June 2008):

Yellow Fever vaccine (YF-Vax) supply issues are improving but not yet back to normal (See CDC 26 March 2008)
We still must schedule many clients to attend group YF-Vax sessions. We apologize for the inconvenience, but until the shortage is over, we need to ensure that no dose is wasted.
Please see our Yellow Fever Vaccine page for more information and how to arrange for your YF vaccine.

Do you need an immunization, TB skin test, or blood test in order to attend school, start a new job, complete your immigration requirements, or for personal health maintenance?

No appointment needed. Please drop in during clinic hours.

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AITC News & Notes

Travel Products Now Offered for Sale at AITC. No sales tax.

ULTRATHON Insect Repellent Lotion. 34% DEET, lasts up to 12 hours per application. 2 oz tube - $10 each
Powdered Oral Rehydration Solution, standard WHO formula. Each packet makes 1 liter of solution. 3 packets - $5
more products on the way!

AITC Offers Vaccination For Groups On-Location at your Office or Workplace. We come to you. Same friendly, efficient service, but more time-efficient for your people. TB testing, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B immunization, Flu shots, and Travel Consultations are all available for groups. We are already scheduling On-Location flu vaccination clinics for Fall 2008. Call us!
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Vaccine Supply Notes (updated 18 June 2008)

Japanese Encephalitis vaccine (JE-Vax) is currently out of production in the USA. The vaccine company has rationed the supply until a new company obtains FDA approval for a new JE vaccine (anticipated late 2008). Meanwhile, we do get some JE-Vax shipped to us every month. JE-Vax is recommended only for travelers at high risk of JE exposure. If you think you will need JE-Vax, please call AITC first to check availability.

Yellow Fever vaccine (YF-Vax) - see above.

Rabies vaccine has been tightly restricted by the manufacturers. We are able to obtain it only under specific circumstances (see CDC 20 May 2008). If you will be traveling and think you need rabies vaccine, please call us to discuss your needs. If you work professionally with animals, you may qualify for vaccine available specially through the state health department -- please call us to check your eligibility.

Contact AITC


Appointments & General Information	(415) 554-2625
Fax Line	(415) 554-2619
Travel Nurse Line	(415) 554-2625, press #4
Nurse Manager	(415) 554-2860
email	travelshots.dph@sfdph.org

We try to return all calls and e-mails promptly; or at the latest, by the next business day.

Hours & Location

101 Grove Street (corner Polk) Room 102, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Located at the southwest corner of Civic Center Plaza, near City Hall
- BART/MUNI stop = Civic Center, then walk 2 blocks west on Grove Street
- Metered street parking available, but limited. If you're driving, we suggest you plan for an extra 10-15 minutes to find parking.
- Civic Center Garage is 1 block away (enter on McAllister between Polk/Larkin) and usually has spots available.

Clinic Hours

	Regular Hours
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri	9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tues	9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Always open during lunchtime.
Closed on legal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.

Download Forms

Regular Forms

Registration Form Medical History Form
Your Prior Vaccinations Form

New Client **
PDF PDF
PDF or Fillable WORD

Returning Client (last visit < 11months ago)
- - -

Returning Client (last visit 12+ months ago)
PDF PDF -

** New AITC clients - please complete the "Your Prior Vaccinations" Form at home before your visit, and bring it to your appointment. Many people can't remember their prior vaccines. Completing the form at home gives you an opportunity to review your files, check with your doctor, or call your mother to get the information! Worried you'll forget to bring it? You can also email or fax it to us before your visit.

Special Forms

Yellow Fever Vaccine Questionnaire. (PDF version) (Fillable WORD version). See Yellow Fever Vaccine page for instructions and FAQ.

Tuberculosis Screening Form. (PDF version) Only for those coming in for TB screening.

Shingles Vaccine Eligibility. (PDF version). Shingles vaccine (Zostavax) should not be given to individuals with immune compromise (HIV, cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, immune deficiency state, cancer chemotherapy, prednisone, or immunomodulator medications). If you are seeking Shingles vaccination and you have or think you may have immune compromise, please have your personal physician complete this form prior to your AITC visit.

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