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.

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.