Vaccinations

Quick Intro

VEI Clinic Apgujeong is an English-friendly internal-medicine clinic in Gangnam providing adult and travel vaccinations, immunity titers, and TB testing (IGRA) with physician oversight.

What We Offer

Core Adult Vaccines

• Influenza (seasonal)
• Td/Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria ± pertussis booster)
• Hepatitis A & B (separate or combined series)
• HPV (Gardasil 9; age and history dependent)
• MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) & varicella (if non-immune)
• Shingles (Shingrix)
• Pneumococcal (PCV20 or schedule-appropriate alternatives)

Travel Vaccines & Add-ons (availability varies; some via partner centers)

• Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
• Polio (IPV booster) for select itineraries

Screening & Proof of Immunity

• Immunity titers: MMR, varicella, hepatitis B surface antibody, hepatitis A IgG
• TB blood test (IGRA) for work/school/visa
• Documentation: English vaccine records, titer reports, and fit-to-fly/school forms when appropriate

Who It’s For

• Travelers needing destination-specific protection or certificates
• Students/expats/employees submitting titers and vaccine proof
• Adults staying current on flu, Tdap, shingles, and pneumococcal vaccines
• People starting a catch-up schedule (missed childhood doses)

Visit Flow (Typically 20–45 Minutes)

• Brief consult → goals, itinerary, medical history, allergies, pregnancy plans.
• Plan & quote → which vaccines/titers you actually need and safe timing.
• Vaccination and/or blood draw → same day when available; staged if a series.
• Documentation → English record, return dates, and travel letters if needed.

Timing Tips (Don’t Leave This to the Last Minute)

• Start 4–6 weeks before travel (some series need multiple doses).
• We can accelerate certain schedules when safe—ask us.

Preparation

• Bring your vaccine records, itinerary, and a medication/supplement list (exact doses).
• Wear short sleeves; eat a light meal and hydrate.
• Pregnancy & immunosuppression: tell us—some vaccines are deferred or substituted.
• History of severe allergy to vaccine components (e.g., yeast, neomycin, latex)? Please flag it at check-in.

Aftercare & Expected Reactions

• Common, mild (24–72h): sore arm, low fever, fatigue, mild aches—use a cool compress, rest, fluids, acetaminophen/ibuprofen if needed.
• Seek urgent care for severe allergic symptoms (trouble breathing, facial swelling, widespread hives, dizziness/fainting that doesn’t resolve).

Certificates & Proof

• We provide English vaccine records and titer reports.
• School/work forms completed when within scope; immigration programs may require designated clinics—we’ll guide you.

Pricing & Transparency

Vaccine pricing varies by brand/lot and current supply. You’ll receive a clear quote before any injection. Itemized English receipts are available for personal or corporate reimbursement.