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Travel Vaccinations

Whether it is a beach holiday, a backpacking trip or a business visit, the right vaccines keep you well. Our pharmacists review your destination, activities and health history, and recommend exactly what you need, and nothing you don’t.

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About Travel Vaccinations

Some countries carry risks that we do not have in the UK, such as hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies or yellow fever. A travel consultation looks at where you are going, for how long, whether you will be in cities or remote areas, what you will be doing and your own health, then builds a personal plan.

Several vaccines need more than one dose or take a few weeks to work, so it pays to plan early. If you are leaving soon, come anyway and we will do what we can in the time you have.

Personalised risk assessment

Advice based on your route, season and activities.

Vaccines on the day

Where stock and suitability allow, we vaccinate at your visit.

Malaria and bite protection

Advice on avoiding malaria and insect-borne illness, including malaria tablets where they are suitable.

Your vaccine record

A written record of what you have had, for your own files.

Vaccines we can discuss

Hepatitis ASpread through contaminated food and water.
TyphoidBacterial infection from contaminated food and water.
Hepatitis BBlood-borne virus, advised for some longer or higher-risk trips.
Diphtheria, tetanus & polioBooster to keep childhood protection up to date.
Meningitis ACWYRequired for some pilgrimages and advised for certain regions.
CholeraFor some areas with poor sanitation or outbreaks.
RabiesFor trips where animal bites and limited medical care are a risk.
Malaria preventionTablets rather than a vaccine; advised for many tropical regions and chosen for your destination.
Tick-borne encephalitisFor forests and rural areas in parts of Europe and Asia.
Yellow feverOnly available from designated yellow fever centres, so please ask us.
Measles, mumps & rubellaCheck you are fully protected before you go.
Chickenpox & shinglesWhere appropriate for your age and history.

Who should book a travel consultation?

You should come in if you are…

  • Travelling outside the UK, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand or North America
  • Taking children, or travelling while pregnant or with a long-term condition
  • Planning adventure travel, volunteering, working abroad or visiting friends and family
  • Going on a pilgrimage such as Hajj or Umrah (some vaccines are required)

Please tell us about…

  • Any allergies, medicines you take, or previous reactions to vaccines
  • Pregnancy, breastfeeding or a weakened immune system, as some vaccines are not suitable
  • Your full itinerary, including stopovers, so nothing is missed

How it works

  1. Tell us where you are going

    Contact us with destinations, dates and who is travelling.

  2. Travel health consultation

    A pharmacist reviews your risks and your medical history.

  3. Vaccinations

    Needed vaccines given, with a schedule for any extra doses.

  4. Safe travels

    Advice on food, water, bites and what to pack in a travel health kit.

NHS vs private travel jabs

Some travel vaccines, such as hepatitis A, typhoid, cholera and diphtheria/tetanus/polio, are free from your GP. We offer these privately for convenience and quicker appointments, alongside vaccines that are never free on the NHS, such as rabies and tick-borne encephalitis. Malaria tablets are not available on the NHS either.

Before & after your visit

How to prepare

  • Know your destinations, travel dates and activities
  • Bring a list of your medicines and past vaccinations if you have it
  • Wear sleeves that roll up easily

Aftercare & what to expect

  • A sore arm or mild temperature is common for a day or two
  • Complete any booster doses on time and set a reminder
  • Pack a travel health kit and see a doctor if you become unwell after returning

Frequently asked questions

How far ahead should I come?

The NHS advises seeking advice 4 to 6 weeks before travel, and 6 to 8 weeks is better if you can. Some vaccines need a course of doses or time to build protection.

Can children have travel vaccines?

Yes. Many travel vaccines are suitable for children, though the type and age limits vary. Tell us your child’s age at booking.

Which vaccines are free on the NHS?

Diphtheria/tetanus/polio, typhoid, hepatitis A and cholera are free through your GP. Others, such as hepatitis B on its own, rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, meningitis ACWY and yellow fever, are usually paid for, and malaria tablets are not free on the NHS.

Do I need malaria tablets?

It depends on where you are going, when, and your own health. Malaria is prevented by avoiding bites and, where advised, taking tablets rather than with a travel vaccine. We can talk it through and, where appropriate, arrange suitable tablets.

Can you give yellow fever vaccine?

Yellow fever vaccine can only be given at registered yellow fever centres. Ask us when you book and we will tell you whether we can help or point you to the nearest centre.

I am travelling soon, is it too late?

Not necessarily. Contact us as soon as you can and we will tell you what is possible in the time available.

Vaccines offered are subject to stock availability and clinical assessment. Please confirm with the pharmacy.

Trusted sources

This page is general information, not personal medical advice. For urgent advice call NHS 111; in an emergency call 999.

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