Please be aware that some vaccinations take 2-4 weeks to become their most effective, therefore we request 8 weeks’ notice before your date of departure. If you need vaccinations more urgently, we can provide you a copy of your immunisation history and you can attend the travel clinic.
We are only able to offer NHS vaccinations.
Please complete a Travel Risk Assessment form and return it to Reception before you book an appointment (this can be completed electronically download the travel risk assessment form and email to the surgery hiowicb-hsi.northbaddesleysurgery@nhs.net ). Alternatively, you can collect a form from Reception.
If you’re planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.
Vaccinations are available to protect you against infections such as yellow fever, typhoid and hepatitis A.
In the UK, the NHS routine immunisation (vaccination) schedule protects you against a number of diseases, but does not cover all of the infectious diseases found overseas.
When should I start thinking about the vaccines I need?
If possible, see the Nurse or a private travel clinic at least 8 weeks before you’re due to travel.
Which travel vaccines are free?
The following travel vaccines are available free on the NHS from your GP surgery:
- Polio (given as a combined diphtheria/tetanus/polio jab)
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis A
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?
You’ll have to pay for travel vaccinations against:
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese encephalitis
- Meningitis
- Rabies
- Tick-borne encephalitis
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccines are only available from designated centres.
The cost of travel vaccines that are not available on the NHS will vary, depending on the vaccine and number of doses you need. It’s worth considering this when budgeting for your trip.
Please see below some useful links for travel advice
- Travel Health Pro
An up-to-date website for travel health advice for destinations worldwide and a wealth of useful resources for travellers and health professionals