Why travel vaccinations matter
Diseases such as hepatitis A, typhoid and rabies are more common in parts of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America than in the UK. Vaccination lowers your risk of catching them, and some countries will not let you enter without proof of certain vaccines.
The vaccines you need depend on where you're going, what you'll be doing, how long you're staying and your own health and vaccination history. Two people visiting the same country can need very different protection.
How far ahead to plan
Ideally, see us six to eight weeks before you travel. Several travel vaccines are given as a course of two or three doses spread over weeks, and your body needs time to build up protection before you fly. If you're travelling sooner than that, it's still worth coming in — some protection is almost always better than none, and we'll tell you honestly what's achievable in the time you have.
What we offer
- A travel health risk assessment based on your destination and plans
- Common travel vaccines including hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tetanus, diphtheria and polio
- Speciality vaccines such as rabies, Japanese encephalitis, tick-borne encephalitis and cholera
- Antimalarial tablets and advice on avoiding insect bites
- A written record of everything you've been given
Further reading
For fuller, independent information from trusted sources:
This page is general information
It isn't a substitute for advice from a pharmacist or doctor about your own health. Please read our disclaimer. If you're unwell and need urgent help, call NHS 111; in an emergency call 999.
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Travel appointments are booked by phone at the moment — call us on 0116 360 2000 and we’ll book you in. Walk-ins are welcome for most services too.