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Hours
Kennewick:
8am to noon
1pm to 5pm
Monday-Friday

Vital Records
Same-day
In-Person
Service (Kennewick office only)
8am to 11:30am
1pm to 4pm
Monday-Friday
Pasco:
8am to noon
1pm to 5pm
Monday-Friday
Prosser Office
Immunizations: Tuesday and Thursday; 9am to Noon and 1pm to 5pm.
Environmental Health: Monday and Thursday; 9am to 10:30am.

Vaccinations and Health Information
Health Officer:
Amy Person M.D.

International Travel Nurse Consultant:
Jerry Tyler, BSN, RN

Benton-Franklin Health District
7102 w Okanogan pl
Kennewick Wa 99336

(509) 460 4255
E-mail: jerryt@bfhd.wa.gov

Are you planning a trip

out of the country?

The Benton-Franklin Health District International Travel Clinic provides services that will enhance your travel experience.

We will provide

· Preventative health counseling
· Current information for every Country on your itinerary
· Vaccination requirements/ recommendations
· Disease risk/prevention
· Information on road safety
· Medical/clinic availability at your destination
· Consulate locations and phone numbers
· Security precautions
· Prescriptions for the prevention of Malaria and Travelers Diarrhea

HOURS

Every Tuesday and Thursday by Appointment

8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

For an appointment call (509) 460 4200


To ensure a safe and healthy trip:

· Consult your Physician, prior to travel, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition.
· Check on your medical insurance coverage; not all companies cover international travel.
· Receive vaccinations in a timely manner, especially if you are planning an extended trip. Don't wait until the last minute or you may not get the protection you need.
· Bring records of prior vaccinations when coming for your "Travel Clinic" appointment.

Vaccinations may be recommended or required for travel to:

· Eastern Europe
· Asia
· Mexico
· Parts of the Caribbean
· Central America
· South America
· Middle East
· African Continent
· India
· Nepal


Travel Information Resources:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/travel/travel.html

Shoreland, Inc.
www.tripprep.com

International Society of Travel Medicine (I.S.T.M.)
www.astmh.org

The U.S. State Department
www.travel.state.gov
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Benton Franklin Health District
Kennewick
7102 W Okanogan Pl
Kennewick WA
99336
 (509) 460 4200 		Pasco
412 W Clark
Pasco WA
99301
 (509) 547-9737 		Prosser
310 7th Ave. E.
Prosser WA
99350
 (509) 786-1633
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911

If you are either a medical practitioner, first responder, or public works official and need to report an emergency that immediately endangers public health, please call 509-543-3851. Only medical practitioners, first responders, and public works officials may use this number.
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