Do you need Vaccines for Travel?
We are currently only able to provide some vaccinations for travel purposes on the NHS
Please check your requirements at least three months before you are due to travel. Some vaccinations require a course of three doses, and these are given over several weeks.
It is the patient’s responsibility to establish which vaccinations your itinerary requires. You should also check the need for malaria prophylaxis and fully inform yourself of all recommended safe travel precautions. If you attend a private travel clinic, this information should be provided to you.
The vaccines below are commonly required for travel to many countries, we can provide them free of charge on the NHS:
- Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Cholera
These can be given by a practice nurse at the surgery. Please visit the website www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk or https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/ and print out the relevant information regarding recommended vaccinations. This needs to be handed in at the Practice. We will then contact you to book in for an appointment.
We are unable to accept any information unless it is off the Fit For Travel or NATHNaC websites.
Other types of vaccinations may be needed for more exotic, unusual or complex travel itineraries. These need to be given at a high-street or private travel clinic. There will likely be a charge for these. If you decide to have all your travel vaccines at a clinic, including the ones above, you may also be charged for those too.
It is not good for the immune system to receive unnecessary immunisations. Please refer to your vaccination history to be sure you are not having a vaccine more frequently than necessary. Use the NHS App or contact the practice for this.