Asia Travel Vaccines Glendale CA

Wherever in Asia you are headed

Bangkok to Tokyo, every route is different

Thailand and Southeast AsiaBangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and side trips into Cambodia or Bali usually bring typhoid and hepatitis A into the conversation, with Japanese encephalitis for longer stays in rural areas.

JapanTokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka trips tend to be light on vaccines. Your pharmacist checks routine boosters and reviews whether anything else fits your specific stops.

India and South AsiaDelhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, and trips into Nepal or Sri Lanka commonly raise typhoid and hepatitis A, with malaria prevention advice for some regions depending on your route.

Vietnam and the PhilippinesHanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, and Cebu trips usually cover typhoid and hepatitis A, and Japanese encephalitis if your stay includes rural or extended travel.

Visiting family or going ruralStaying with relatives or heading off the main tourist route anywhere in Asia usually means more food and water exposure, so this itinerary gets a closer look at the visit.

Somewhere else in Asia?These are common routes, not the full list. Every visit starts from your actual itinerary, wherever in Asia it goes.

The vaccines your trip may call for

What we go through for most Asia trips

Typhoid

One of the most commonly recommended vaccines for South and Southeast Asia trips, especially with local food, markets, or rural travel.

Who it is for: Travelers eating outside hotels and restaurants, visiting friends and relatives, or heading to smaller towns and rural areas, where food and water exposure is higher.
When to get it: Around 2 weeks before departure so protection has time to build.

Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is a common recommendation for South and Southeast Asia trips. Hepatitis B often comes up for longer stays, medical work, or close contact with local communities.

When to get it: Start as early as you can. Both are given as a series, and the later doses are what give you longer lasting coverage.
At the visit: Both are reviewed against your itinerary and your past vaccination history.

Japanese encephalitis

A destination specific vaccine for certain rural parts of Asia. Most short city trips do not call for it.

Who it is for: Longer stays, rural or agricultural areas, or repeat travel to affected parts of Asia, especially during transmission season.
When to get it: It is given as a series, so plan roughly a month ahead where possible.

Travelers' diarrhea planning

Not a vaccine. Stomach trouble is the most common problem on Asia trips, and a little planning goes a long way.

At the visit: Your pharmacist walks through food and water precautions for your route and what to do if symptoms come up on the road.

Malaria prevention

Malaria is not a vaccine conversation. It is a destination risk your pharmacist walks you through at the visit for the parts of your route where it applies.

At the visit: Prevention planning and bite precautions for the regions on your route where malaria risk applies. Malaria vaccines are not part of routine care before travel for US travelers.

Routine vaccines and boosters

Travel is the usual moment people discover a routine vaccine has lapsed. We check and catch you up in the same visit.

What we cover: Tdap, MMR, seasonal flu, and other catch up vaccines.
When to get it: Any time before you fly, and it is easiest to do at the same appointment as your travel vaccines.

Timing matters more than most travelers expect

Give your trip the head start it needs

Several travel vaccines need a head start before you fly, and some, like hepatitis A and B, are given as a series over a few weeks. Booking early gives you the most options. Flying sooner than that? A visit is still worth it. Even on a short timeline there is almost always something useful we can do, and you leave with clear guidance for the road.

Tell us about your trip. A short form, about a minute from your phone.
Pick a preferred time. We hold it for you and a pharmacist calls to confirm. Appointments usually available the same week.
Come in once. Your vaccines and travel advice in one visit. Walk out ready to go.

Two ways to book

Book your travel consult

Takes about a minute. Open any time.

Call 818-244-1195

Hours: Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Sat 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Sun closed.

Questions travelers ask

Asia trip FAQ

Do I need any vaccines for my Asia trip?

It depends on your route. Typhoid and hepatitis A commonly come up for South and Southeast Asia trips, and your pharmacist reviews what your specific itinerary calls for at the visit.

How early should I book before flying to Asia?

A few weeks out gives you the most room, since some vaccines are given as a series. Appointments are usually available the same week if that is not possible.

I fly in two weeks. Is it too late to come in?

No, come in as soon as you can. There is almost always something useful we can do, even on a short timeline, and your pharmacist will walk through what your trip calls for.

Can you see kids before an Asia trip?

We are currently accepting children 12 years and older. Your pharmacist reviews age and health history to confirm what fits your child's trip.

What about malaria in Southeast Asia?

Malaria prevention is part of the visit for the regions on your route where it applies, with planning and bite precautions suited to where you are headed. Malaria vaccines are not part of routine care before travel for US travelers.

Do I need the Japanese encephalitis vaccine for my trip?

Usually only for longer stays or rural and agricultural areas. Most short city trips do not call for it. Your pharmacist confirms whether it fits your route at the visit.

What does the visit cost, and is it covered by insurance?

The standard consult is $49, or $59 for an express visit seen within 2 business days. A companion traveling to the same destination is $25. Vaccine coverage varies by plan and patient, so ask us for details. The consult is a separate charge. The fee is refundable with at least 24 hours notice; appointments booked within 24 hours of the visit time are not refundable.

Glendale, California

Visit us

Riley's Pharmacy

411 N Central Ave Ste 100, Glendale, CA 91203

Phone: 818-244-1195

Hours: Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Sat 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Sun closed

We speak English, Armenian, Spanish, Arabic, and Farsi.

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