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Travel Vaccination Clinics in the UK

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Travel Vaccination Clinics in the UK

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  1. Travel Vaccination Clinics www.travel-doc.com

  2. Travel Vaccination Clinics are very important and provide some protection. You should still take care with food, drink and personal hygiene when aborad. When you have your check-up at your local surgery, it’s a good idea to review your medical history, present state of health, medications and any allergies. www.travel-doc.com

  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. An international certificate for yellow fever vaccination is required for travel to several countries in central and west Africa, and the northern part of South America. The certificate comes into effect ten days after vaccination and lasts for ten years. Certificates after subsequent doses are valid immediately. www.travel-doc.com

  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. www.travel-doc.com

  5. Hepatitis A 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. A vaccination can help to reduce the risk, but it’s also vital to be scrupulous about personal hygiene. Be careful what you eat and drink, and wash your hands after using the toilet and before handling or eating food (including ice). Vaccination consists of two doses, the second dose being a booster, given 6-12 months after the first. This booster provides LONG-TERM immunity (at least 25 years). www.travel-doc.com

  6. 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. A vaccine is available for those who are traveling to rural areas and those with an increased risk, for example staying more than two weeks, being rural and visiting paddy fields or rice fields, where mosquitoes like to breed.The vaccination course involves 2 vaccines given 28 days apart, and affords protection for up to 2 years. www.travel-doc.com

  7. Meningitis Meningococcal meningitis is more common in some areas of Africa and Asia than in the UK. A vaccine is available to protect against some strains (ACWY). Saudi Arabia requires all pilgrims during the Hajj to be vaccinated against meningitis ACWY and to have proof of vaccination in the form of a certificate. The vaccine affords protection for 5 years. www.travel-doc.com

  8. Polio Vaccination against poliomyelitis is usually recommended for all destinations. In the UK, the vaccine is given as an injection and it comes as a triple vaccine with tetanus and diptheria too. Booster doses are recommended every ten years. www.travel-doc.com

  9. 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. The incubation period is normally two to eight weeks, but can be as long as two years and as short as 1 week. www.travel-doc.com

  10. Tick-borne Encephalitis This disease is caught from the bite of an infected tick. It occurs in warm, forested parts of central and eastern Europe and Scandinavia, especially where there’s heavy undergrowth, and is more common in late spring and summer. This disease leads to an inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) and can lead to brain damage. Those walking or camping in such areas should wear clothing that covers most of the skin and use insect repellents. A vaccine is available and consists of 2 vaccines given three weeks apart (with a third at 1 year if needed). www.travel-doc.com

  11. Tuberculosis If you haven’t been vaccinated against TB and staying for more than a month in eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, Central or South America, you should consider a bacilleCalmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination. Preferably, this should be given at least two months before departure. This vaccine is usually administered at the local NHS hospital.Vaccination isn’t necessary for short visits if you’re staying in international-style hotels. Re-vaccination isn’t necessary for those already vaccinated against TB.Back to Top www.travel-doc.com

  12. Contact Phone :0115 9475498 : Nottingham 0114 3583930 : Sheffield 0333 404 3232: Watford Email :info@travel-doc.com Website :www.travel-doc.com www.travel-doc.com

  13. Thank you www.travel-doc.com

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