Travel Health
Do you need vaccinations?
If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you will need to visit NaTHNaC
These are how long that the vaccinations we offer last for:
Typhoid 3 years.
Hepatitis A 1 year cover from 1 dose .
Hepatitis A if had 2 vaccines 25 years from 2nd dose .
Revaxis - Tetanus , Dptheria and Polio 10 years .
We can only offer travel vaccinations that are covered by the NHS. When you contact the practice, reception will advise you to visit NaTHNaC or contact a travel clinic to find out the necessary information and what travel vaccinations are required. If you need travel vaccinations that are covered by the NHS please contact reception and tell them which travel vaccinations you need. Please note we are not able to give any travel information over the phone.
We require a minimum of 8 weeks notice before you intend to travel. This gives us time to arrange your appointment and make sure you have had your vaccinations within the appropriate time before you travel.
Please note that we do not offer any private travel vaccines. If you require any vaccines that are not covered by the NHS you will need to search for your nearest Travel Clinic. For more information please visit www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
Select the region you are travelling to find out more.
Travel Assessment
If you are travelling abroad please contact the surgery in plenty of time (we recommend 6-8 weeks) before your journey.
Further Travel Information
The following websites will give you additional travel advice
Travel Health for information of vaccinations available on NHS
MASTA for private vaccination clinics
Gov.uk for specific country travel advice
EHIC to apply for your free European Health Insurance Card