Travel Vaccinations and advice

While Most European holiday travel advice is to ensure your routine UK vaccinations are up to date, travellers with vulnerabilities e.g. Immune deficiencies or if backpacking/extended stays in rural areas may need additional cover. 

Travel in Africa, South America and Asia usually require additional vaccinations and sometimes anti-malaria medication. While anti-malaria medication can be sourced over the counter at chemists, Vaccinations need to be booked well in advance either at practice or via travel clinics at local Pharmacies. 

Country specific advice is available via NHS Fit for travel website or Travel health pro. There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below: 

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

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website. 

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.

Our practice nurses are available by appointment to offer medical advice regarding travel and vaccinations where appropriate. 

Travel Risk Assessment

If you are travelling abroad please complete our Travel Risk Assessment Form in plenty of time (We recommend 6-8 weeks) before your journey.

Find our more about Travel Vaccinations on nhs.uk.

You can find out which vaccinations are necessary or recommended for the areas you'll be visiting on these websites:

• Travel Health Pro
• NHS fit for Travel

Some countries require proof of vaccination (for example, for polio or yellow fever vaccination), which must be documented on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) before you enter or when you leave a country.

Find out more about the vaccines available for travellers abroad.