If you’re planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.
For further details please visit the NHS website
The following travel vaccines are available free on the NHS from our GP surgery:
- polio (given as a combined diphtheria/tetanus/polio jab)
- typhoid
- hepatitis A
- cholera
Please contact the practice 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.
Not all travel vaccinations are available free on the NHS, even if they’re recommended for travel to a certain area.
Patients that need travel vaccinations that are not offered under the NHS are advised to visit local travel clinics or pharmacies that are offering these services.