How to Get Vaccinated
Vaccinations for International Travel
March 2018
For traveling to Costa Rica and working at the animal rescue center, you will need the following immunizations:
Typhoid
Hepatitis A and B
MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Influenza
Tetanus
Rabies
Suggested immunization offices:
10260 SW Greenburg Road Suite 469
Portland, OR 97223
503-757-3679
The Travel Clinic (questionable online ratings)
1200 Hilyard St. Suite 560
Eugene, OR 97401
541-343-6028
Approximate costs of vaccines:
Typhoid $ 85
Hepatitis A and B 100
MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella 90
Influenza 50
Tetanus* 65
Rabies 400
Malarone (anti-malaria) pills 70
Total 780
*If you did not receive a tetanus shot as a child, you will need the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.
Vaccines should be received at least 6 weeks before travel, to ensure that the immunization is in full effect and to allow time for a second and third dose of those that require more than one dose.