Travel Vaccinations 

 

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If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

The practice only administers the following vaccines, available on the NHS:

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio: Usually given as a combined booster.
  • Hepatitis A: Protects against liver infection.
  • Typhoid: Protects against bacterial infection from contaminated food/water.
  • Cholera: For high-risk areas/activities like aid work. 

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required via the Fit For Travel website

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It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

 

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.