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[penguin]

Just wondering if anyone has got the yellow fever vaccination at Incheon airport. If so, where is the clinic, what are its opening hours, and how much does it cost?

Thanks.

[jlb]

I've done it. I think it's on the second floor, next to the post office. I'm not sure of hours and such, but maybe you could phone information at the airport and find out?

[penguin]

Thanks. Did you need an appointment? (I found a page on the Incheon airport website that said they only do it on Mon & Thurs and that you should make an appointment.) Wouldn't kill me to call them, I guess...

[jlb]

They speak basic English if you phone. I don't think I made an appointment. I can't remember all the details...did it a couple years ago.

[relaxed111]

I did it last year at the Incheon airport, I did not need a reservation. They are closed later at night. You can get the location from the info desk easily, and you have to pay for it through the post office that is close by. Oh, if you need the yellow fever shot, you have to have it so many days before you travel to where you need it.

[penguin]

I've just called the quarantine section/clinic at Incheon airport and they said they don't have the vaccine now. They may have it again in August...

Apparently the National Medical Center has it, though.

[penguin]

Update: the National Medical Center doesn't have it either... I think all of Seoul (Korea?) is out of stock.

[Wangja]

I had one of those years ago and flew immediately afterwards - Christ, I felt rough for a few days.

FWIW my advice is have it done well before you travel, preferably 7 days or so.

[penguin]