If you are planning a holiday abroad it is important to make sure that you have any relevant travel vaccinations before you go, so that you can enjoy your holiday safe in the knowledge that you are protected against possible disease.
You may want to look at the website www.travelhealthpro.org.uk to get an idea about the types of vaccination you may need, the malaria risks and whether or not you will need a vaccination certificate upon entry into the country. Similarly you may find the travel health advice leaflet (PDF) from Jane Chiodini – a travel health specialist nurse, contains lots of helpful travel advice useful.
We provide a foreign travel vaccination service, however the number of consultations available each week is limited so please make sure that you book at least 4-6 weeks in advance. It is important to make your initial appointment as early as possible as a second or third appointment may be required for some vaccinations in order to ensure you are fully protected before travelling.
It would be helpful if you could complete the travel risk assessment form prior to your appointment and send through with your appointment request online, or at a minimum provide the destinations and length of stay.
There are numerous travel clinics throughout London that may be more convenient for you if you work in central London – see www.londontravelclinic.co.uk. You can also get anti-malarial medication from Ritechem on Surbiton High Street and from Shan Pharmacy on the Ewell Road without the need of a prescription form us.
Some travel vaccinations are provided free of charge under the NHS whilst others require a private prescription. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS and some may therefore be chargeable. In the event that a private prescription is needed, this service will incur a one off £20 fee in addition to the cost of the vaccines.
- Hepatitis A – Price applicable to all countries – Free – Given at the surgery
- Typhoid – Price applicable to all countries – Free – Given at the surgery
- Td/IPV – Price applicable to all countries – Free – Given at the surgery
- Malaria Script – Price applicable to all countries – £20
All other vaccinations can be provided by travel clinics including at Ritechem in Surbiton. http://www.londontravelclinic.co.uk/
Please note that we DO NOT provide Yellow Fever vaccination.
Please note that we do not provide Yellow Fever vaccination at Claremont Medical Centre.