Travel Information.

Keeping you safe when you travel abroad.

Which travel vaccines are free?

 

The following vaccines are available on the NHS at the surgery.

Please make an appointment at least 6-8 weeks weeks before travel to allow sufficient time for the vaccines to work.

  • Polio (given as a combination: diphtheria/tetanus/polio jab)

  • Typhoid

  • Hepatitis A

  • Cholera

These vaccines are free because they protect against diseases thought to represent the greatest risk to public health if they were brought into the country.

Which travel vaccines will I have to pay for?

 

The following travel vaccines and anti-malarial medications are not available at the surgery as they are not available on the NHS.

  • Hepatitis B

  • Japanese encephalitis

  • Meningitis ACWY vaccine

  • Rabies

  • Tick-borne encephalitis

  • Tuberculosis (TB)

  • Yellow fever

  • Malaria Tablets

Yellow fever vaccines are only available from designated centres.

You will need to make an appointment at a private travel clinic for assessment at least 6 weeks before travel.

Local Travel Clinics:

James Pharmacy Cheltenham - 01242 522880

Worcester Travel Clinic- 01905 453703

Going abroad?

 

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you will need to download and complete the form below:

The above form will need to be completed and returned back to us no later than 8 weeks before you travel. On receipt of your completed form an appointment with the nurse will be made for you.

Please note, if you are traveling at short notice we may not be able to offer you an appointment.

Information about countries and vaccinations required can be found on the links below:

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations