If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.
There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below
It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 8 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.
Travel Health Advice Leaflet
If you are travelling abroad, a very useful Travel Health Advice Leaflet has been published by Jane Chiodini (Travel Health Specialist Nurse), giving advice and guidance to help you keep healthy on your trip. Please download the leaflet (PDF, 377KB).
Travel Vaccination Form
Download the form (PDF, 567KB). Please return the completed form to the practice before your appointment.