If you are planning to travel outside of the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.
Please contact us in plenty of time to arrange any necessary vaccinations
To help our nursing team determine your travel vaccination needs, you will need to complete a pre-travel assessment form. Please contact the surgery around 8 to 12 weeks prior to your departure to allow adequate time for your travel assessments. We ask you to do this because travel advice and guidance changes all the time, therefore we need to assess your needs as close to the date of travel, but with adequate time to arrange and complete your consultation.
We are able to offer Tetanus, Typhoid and Hepatitis A vaccinations free of charge. We cannot provide the Yellow Fever vaccination or non-NHS private vaccinations.
The cost of travel vaccines that are not available on the NHS will vary, depending on the vaccine and number of doses you need.
How to complete a Travel Assessment Form
- You can do this online via Anima.
- Alternatively, call us on 01329 845777 or come into the surgery to request this.
Non-urgent advice: Important information
Yellow Fever
Please note we are unable to offer Yellow Fever vaccinations. You can find a local provider at nathnacyfzone.org.uk.
Prescribed medication
We can issue repeat prescriptions early or supply a larger quantity at the discretion of the doctor signing your prescription. Please submit your medication request with as much detail as possible, including the dates you will be away and when your medication is due to run out. This will help us to ensure we prescribe you enough medication and reduces the need to request more information from you.
Further information about travel vaccinations
- NHS advice about travel vaccinations is available at www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations.
- Travel Health Pro website provide a range of factsheets and resources for travellers
- Traveller Advice Resources – Jane Chiodini (a Travel Health Specialist Nurse).
Checklist of things to consider packing for your travel abroad
- Sufficient supply of any prescribed medication
- Any necessary travel health documentation
- Sunscreen and after-sun
- Insect repellent
- Painkillers (e.g. paracetamol, ibuprofen)
- Antihistamines for allergies, itching, rashes and insect bites
- EpiPen / adrenaline if you need to carry it
- Antacids for stomach acid / heartburn (e.g. Gavison)
- Laxatives / diarrhoea tablets
- Plasters and bandages
- Antiseptic cream / wipes
- Thermometer, scissors and tweezers
- Contraception