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Getting ready to travel abroad involves more than just making sure you are up to date with your "jabs".
As the nurse will only have time to advise on the vaccinations you need and administer these. We have made a list of useful websites for you to access. You will be able to obtain more information on current diseases for which there may be no vaccine. You will also be able to find out current government advice on travelling in certain areas of the world. These websites also give you useful and up to date links to even more information.
Some vaccinations take up to 2 weeks to work. Malaria prophylaxis usually needs to be started 2 weeks before you depart and some vaccinations involve a whole course which may take up to 1-6 months. In order to get yourself fully protected from vaccine-preventable diseases we would recommend that you make an appointment with the nurse as much as 8 weeks before your intended travel.
Pre-Travel Questionnaire
If you are travelling abroad and need an appointment with our nurse, please ensure that you have completed and returned our Pre-Travel Questionnaire before your appointment. You can either download the form here or pick one up from the surgery.
Some vaccinations are not available on the NHS and we will make a charge for these. Vaccines currently available on the NHS for travel are:
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Tetanus
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Diphtheria
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Polio
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Tetanus
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Hepatitis A
USEFUL WEBSITES
 TravelHealth UK is an independent nurse-led travel site giving practical
advice to travellers of all ages
www.travelhealth.co.uk
Aimed at UK residents travelling overseas, the Department of Health site is at:
www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyandGuidance/HealthAdviceForTravellers/fs/en
www.fco.gov.uk/travel
Travel and Cancer
www.cancerbacup.org.uk
Focuses on the issue of cancer and foreign travel. Type in "cancer and
travel" into the search box
Diabetes UK site includes airline catering, air travel and insulin, living abroad, medication during travel. Staying at hotels and insurance.
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/
Motion (travel) sickness
www.prodigy.nhs.uk
Also see:
www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
www.24dr.com/reference/travel
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