If you are planning on travelling to another country it is really important to check the government website for recent travel updates. We would also recommend accessing the foreign and commonwealth website to ensure it is safe to travel to your destination and that you take out comprehensive insurance. It’s important to check with your provider to see whether your policy is covered according to government recommendations.
For more country specific information you can access the Travel Health Pro website or the Fit For Travel website. Both of these websites give you detailed information about food, hygiene, vaccinations, recommendations, current outbreaks, sun protection and any other general travel advice for your holiday destination.
Booking an Appointment
Travel vaccinations are available for all ages during surgery times by appointment with our nurses. This involves an initial telephone consultation to assess what is required for travel, and if necessary a follow up vaccine appointment in surgery.
Please note, these must be booked a minimum of 6-8 weeks prior to travel.
If you require any vaccines that are not offered on the NHS, as listed below, you will need to go to one of the local private pharmacies. These include:
- Boots Pharmacy
- Dalton Square pharmacy
The following vaccinations are provided free of charge:
- Hepatitis A
- Combined Hepatitis A and B
- Typhoid
- Combined Hepatitis A and typhoid
- Tetanus, diphtheria and polio given as combined vaccine
Other Useful Links
Here are some other useful links to websites you may find helpful when planning a trip abroad:
- For information on your destination provided by the Health Protection Agency (HPA).
- For information on your destination provided by the NHS (Scotland).
- For The Foreign and Commonwealth Office website which provides up-to-date information about destination countries
- Advice and protection about sunburn and skin cancer.
