UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2022 

TRAVEL VACCINATIONS - PATIENTS ARE BEING REFERRED TO COMMUNITY PHARMACIES AS THE GP PRACTICE IS NO LONGER ABLE TO OFFER THIS SERVICE.

Travel Vaccinations

Many common illnesses are preventable and you should obtain information about staying healthy abroad visiting your local community pharmacy or by visiting one of the websites below. It is also worth contacting the Foreign Office (see Useful Resources below) to check whether there are any advisory restrictions regarding the countries you are visiting.

Anti-Malarials

You may need these depending on the countries to be visited and the time of year. The more detail you are able to give about the parts of each country you are going to visit and the time of year, the more accurately the pharmacy can advise you regarding the anti-malarials you need.

Insurance

We strongly advise that you take out adequate travel insurance for your journey. It is important that you inform the insurance company of any medical conditions you have, otherwise your insurance may be invalid.

Fitness to fly / travel

If you are uncertain whether you are fit to fly, please make an appointment with one of the doctors. There will be a charge if a certificate needs to be issued or an examination carried out. Alternatively, some airlines have medical officers who can advise on your fitness to fly.

Useful resources

Fit for travel:
http://www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/

Foreign and commonwealth office:
www.fco.gov.uk/travel

Department of Health Advice for Travellers:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Policyandguidance/Healthadvicefortravellers/index.htm

British Airways Travel Advice
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/healthintro/public/en-gb

MASTA:
www.masta.org

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below: 

Europe Europe & Russia North America North America
Central America Central America South America South America
Caribbean Caribbean Africa Africa
Middle East Middle East Central Asia Central Asia
East Asia East Asia Australasia Australasia and Pacific
 
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