Stay healthy when traveling to another country 

Travel Healthy with DOH-Sarasota. If you are taking an international trip, your travel checklist should include a visit to our Travelers Health Clinics. Our health professionals will help you learn about immunizations and other precautions recommended for your specific destination.

You should visit the Travelers Health Clinic if you are:

  • Traveling overseas for business or vacation
  • A college-age students who will be studying abroad
  • Visiting other countries for mission trips or international adoptions

It’s best to visit us 4-6 weeks prior to your departure.

Some vaccines are given in a series or take time to become effective. Appointments are required for the Travel Health Clinic. Bring available shot records. Prior to your appointment, please submit your itinerary, photo identification, and Insurance information at least one week prior to your appointment. All Travel Clients will meet with our specialty trained Travel Nurse.The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH-Sarasota) charges a $35 Comprehensive Travel Education fee that must be paid at time of visit.


Appointments

To prepare for your upcoming appointment at our Ringling Clinic or our North Port Clinic, please ensure all required documents are submitted at least one week beforehand. You will need to provide copies of your itinerary, photo identification, and insurance card. These documents can be conveniently submitted through our online FL RW Portal, dropped off in person at either clinic location, sent via fax, or mailed directly to our Ringling Clinic. We will send a written confirmation once these documents are received. 


Travel Immunization Fees