Where do I get my travel vaccines?

First, phone or visit the Practice to find out whether your existing UK vaccinations are up-to-date.

You will need to complete our Pre-Travel health questionnaire so we can advise you appropriately. This can be collected from the Practice or downloaded via the link below. Once you have fully completed the checklist please bring a copy in to the Practice for our nursing team to review. They will advise on what immunisations you may need for your itinerary and will contact you to make an appointment.

The Practice nurse can give you general advice about travel vaccinations and travel health, such as protecting yourself from malaria.

They can give you any missing doses of your UK vaccines if you need them.

Not all travel vaccinations are available free on the NHS, even if they’re recommended for travel to a certain area.

If the Practice can give you the travel vaccines you need but they are not available on the NHS, ask for:

• written information on what vaccines are needed
• the cost of each dose or course
• any other charges you may have to pay, such as for some certificates of vaccination

You can also get travel vaccines from:

• private travel vaccination clinics
• pharmacies offering travel healthcare services

When should I start thinking about the vaccines I need?

If possible, complete our pre-travel checklist and see the Practice Nurse or a private travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you’re due to travel.

Some vaccines need to be given well in advance to allow your body to develop immunity.

And some vaccines involve a number of doses spread over several weeks or months.

You may be more at risk of some diseases, for example, if you’re:

• travelling in rural areas
• backpacking
• staying in hostels or camping
• on a long trip rather than a package holiday

If you have a pre-existing health problem, this may make you more at risk of infection or complications from a travel-related illness.