Travel Vaccination Clinics

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2. Which travel vaccination do you need? The vaccinations you need will depend on the country you’re visiting. Your GP or practice nurse will be able to give you specific, up-to-date information on the jabs required for your particular destination.

3. Yellow Fever Yellow fever is a viral disease that is caught from the bite of an infected mosquito. The disease causes liver damage and leads to jaundice, hence the “yellow” in yellow fever. Vaccination is very effective at reducing the risk of catching this disease, which can be fatal

4. Typhoid Typhoid is caught from contaminated food, drink or water. A vaccination is recommended for all destinations apart from northern Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. The vaccines is a single shot that affords protection for 3 years.

5. Cholera An oral vaccine is available in the UK for travelers to endemic or epidemic areas, where the risk of cholera is greatest. In most cases, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer required. The vaccine consists of two drinks (oral vaccination), given 1-6 weeks apart. This affords protection for 2 years.

6. Diphtheria Diphtheria is one of the childhood immunisations in the UK. There have been recent outbreaks in some parts of the world – if you’re traveling to one of these areas, a booster may be recommended.

7. Diphtheria The hepatitis A virus is present in faeces and can be spread from person to person, but it’s usually caught by consuming contaminated food or water. Those traveling to places where sanitation is poor need to be especially aware of the risk of infection.

8. Malaria Malaria is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and is common in many parts of Africa, Asia, Central and South America. If you’re visiting or traveling through a country where there’s a risk of malaria, preventative measures are essential.

9. Japanese Encephalitis This occurs throughout south-east Asia, mainly in rural areas and is more likely during the monsoon/rainy season. It is a mosquito-borne disease and the mosquito is a daytime biting one. The disease itself causes inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) and can lead to brain damage.

10. Rabies Rabies occurs throughout the world, with most deaths taking place in developing countries, such as those in south-east Asia. In the UK, most cases occur in quarantined animals and people infected abroad.It’s usually contracted through being bitten or scratched by an infected mammal, such as a bat, dog, cat or fox. 

11. Hepatitis B This serious infection of the liver is common in many parts of the world, especially SE Asia, where up to 10% of the local population may be carriers.

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