Radboud Travel and Vaccination Desk

Make an appointment or a referral

Make an appointment

Everyone is welcome at the Radboud Travel and Vaccination Desk. 'Healthy travellers' can make an appointment via email or by phone. You will receive a confirmation by e-mail with a link to the intake form. Please complete this at least one day before the appointment. On Mondays, we have consultation hours until 7 pm; no extra costs are charged for this.

If you are taking medication or have specific health problems, please use our list of questions to determine whether you are a 'special traveller'. If this is the case or if you are in doubt, please get in touch with us first before making an appointment. Telephone number: (024) 365 56 15 (between 8.30 am and 5 pm)., email: vaccinatiepoli@radboudumc.nl

Consultation hours for special travellers

There is a separate consultation hour for 'special travellers' at the outpatient clinic for General Internal Medicine of the Radboudumc. During this consultation, you will receive advice from a specialized doctor and/or nurse during a 45-60 minute consultation.

Your treating specialist or general practitioner can refer you to this consultation. Preferably make an appointment as early as possible (preferably three months) before your trip. Some vaccinations do not work immediately, or their effectivess must be checked. If you are not sure whether it is better to avoid certain countries (for example, countries where yellow fever occurs), it is best to make an appointment before booking your trip. If you already have a yellow vaccination booklet, please bring it with you to the appointment. A visit to the consultation hour for special travelers is reimbursed by your health insurer. Whether the vaccinations and malaria tablets are also reimbursed depends on your health insurance policy.

Referral procedure

Refer your patient to the Radboud Travel and Vaccination Desk by sending an e-mail to vaccinatiepoli@radboudumc.nl. If you refer internally (within Radboudumc), the referral can also be sent via Epic, addressed to the AIG department.

Visiting address

General visiting address

Radboudumc, route 678, room 144.
Main entrance, building A, level 1.

Registration is not necessary. You can take a seat in the small waiting area behind the glass.

Geert Grooteplein 10
6525 GA Nijmegen
vaccinatiepoli@radboudumc.nl
024-3655615

Visiting address 'special travellers'

Radboudumc, route 678, room 144.
Main entrance, building A, level 1.

Geert Grooteplein 10
6525 GA Nijmegen
vaccinatiepoli@radboudumc.nl
024-3655615

Your treating specialist or general practitioner can refer you to this consultation. You can also make an appointment yourself with a referral.

Directions
You can park your car 24 hours a day in the parking garage at the main entrance. Take a ticket at the entry to the garage. There are five payment machines in the parking garage. You can pay in cash or by debit card.
Various buses depart from Nijmegen Central Station that stop at Radboudumc. The specific 'Heyendaalshuttle' departs every four minutes during peak hours. Get off at the stop: Radboudumc.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can anyone make an appointment at the Radboudumc Travel and Vaccination Desk (RTVD)?

  Yes, we welcome everyone.

• Will I be able to go to the Radboudumc Travel and Vaccination Desk in the evening?

  For those who aren’t able to visit during regular office hours, there is a special evening consult every Monday until 07.00 p.m.
   

• How long prior to my trip do I have to get vaccinated?

  Please get in touch with the RTVD when your trip is booked. In case of longterm travel, emigration, work or internship, be sure to get in touch with the RTVD as soon as possible.

• Can I, due to fear of needles, get pills instead?

  Unfortunately, vaccinations can only be administered by using a syringe. However, the RTVD is highly experienced, so a solution can and will be found in any case.

• Can I expect side effects after being vaccinated?

  Usually, a vaccination hardly causes any or few side effects.

• What’s the difference between mandatory and recommended vaccinations? 

  Some countries require a mandatory vaccination to protect their citizens from contagious diseases, such as yellow fever, imported by travellers. Entrance without such a vaccination will therefore be strictly prohibited. 

• I lost my vaccination booklet. Does RTVD has access to any previously administered vaccinations?

  Only vaccinations administered by RTVD after Medio 2012 are digitally saved. This data can be acquired by sending an email. Against payment, RTVD can provide you with a new vaccination booklet.

• Can I take all my medicines with me when travelling?

  Ask your pharmacist for a printout of your medication overview. We strongly suggest bringing a sufficient amount for the whole trip with you, divided across your luggage. If you (or your child) use medicine falling under the Opium Act, you have to check www.hetcak.nl for further instructions regarding importing these. Examples of such medications are Ritalin, sleeping pills, medicinal cannabis and strong painkillers. 

• Do I have to swallow malaria tablets?

  Swallowing or bringing malaria tablets with you depends on the country you plan to visit and the length of your trip. Please bring your itinerary with you when consulting us so we can give you personal advice about what malaria medicine applies best to your situation. 

Side effects of vaccinations

In most cases, you will have no side effects at all or only slightly after vaccination. The most common side effects are redness, pain or a rigid bump at the injection site, a stiff, sore muscle or a low-grade fever. These side effects start on the day of vaccination and usually last no longer than two days. 

Yellow fever is an exception to this. Any side effects of this vaccination usually arise five to ten days after vaccination. 

If you suffer from side effects, it is usually not necessary to go to the doctor. A wet bandage and, if necessary, a painkiller can treat a red, painful spot at the injection site. You don’t need to call a doctor even if the temperature rises slightly. Any antipyretic (e.g. paracetamol) may help.

If the side effects last longer or are more severe than described above, please contact your doctor. The does not neccessarily have to be the cause of you feeling ill. For example, you may also just happen to have an infection. 

If a blood sample has been taken from you via a prick in the elbow fold, it cannot always be avoided that a bruise will occur afterwards. 
 

Am I a special traveller?

Check here if you are a special traveller. If you answer one or more questions with "yes" you belong to "special travellers" category. 

Am I a special traveller?

1. Do you have a chronic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis/Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, or psoriasis and are you on medication for it in the past and/or currently? 
2. Have you been treated for cancer in the past three months or have you ever had an organ or bone marrow transplant? 
3. Are you taking immunosuppressive drugs? Examples include corticosteroids (prednisone) * ciclosporin, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, tacrolimus, methotrexate, anti-TNF-alpha agents (infliximab, adalimumab), leflunomide, basiliximab, dacluzimab, muromomab, cyclophosphamide. * when using only corticosteroid inhalations or skin ointment, you can answer "no".
4. Do you have congenital or acquired disorders of your immune system, such as hypogammaglobulinemia or HIV infection?
5. You have no or insufficient spleen function?
6. Do you have a chronic condition of your liver or kidneys?

If you answer yes to one or more questions above, you belong to "special travellers" category. 
You can call us or send us an e-mail with the question to contact you: vacccinatiepoli@radboudumc.nl. You will receive a response as soon as possible as to whether you can obtain travel advice at the general Radboud Travel and Vaccination Desk or the General Internal Medicine outpatient clinic.