Radboud Travel and Vaccination Desk

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.