Travel Clinic Glasgow (Finnieston Clinic)
Travel Clinic Glasgow (Finnieston Clinic)
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 9 AM - 12:45 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM - 12:45 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM - 12:45 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM - 4:45 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM - 12:45 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Reach Pharmacy, 1094 Argyle Street, Finnieston
Glasgow
Glasgow City G3 8LY
Glasgow
Glasgow City G3 8LY
Services
Travel vaccinations
If you don't know what vaccine you need, you can book an Initial Vaccine Assessment.
When to get vaccinated: At least 10 days before you travel.
Boosters: The yellow fever vaccine lasts a lifetime. Most people won’t need any boosters for future travel.
Course: One dose.
How it is given: The yellow fever vaccine consists of an injection usually given in your upper arm.
How long does the Yellow Fever vaccine last? The yellow fever vaccine protect you for life (there are some exceptions, such as under 2 year olds who may need a booster)
Side effects: Serious side effects from the yellow fever vaccine are rare. Common side effects include soreness at the injection site, headache and pain.
Children: Not usually recommended for children under nine months.
Additional precautions: In addition to getting vaccinated you need to practise mosquito bite avoidance.
Certificate requirements: Some countries require a yellow fever certificate. Your certificate becomes valid 10 days after you have had the jab.
Risk if you contract yellow fever: Yellow fever can range from a mild flu-like illness to a fatal disease which causes internal bleeding and organ
Boosters: The yellow fever vaccine lasts a lifetime. Most people won’t need any boosters for future travel.
Course: One dose.
How it is given: The yellow fever vaccine consists of an injection usually given in your upper arm.
How long does the Yellow Fever vaccine last? The yellow fever vaccine protect you for life (there are some exceptions, such as under 2 year olds who may need a booster)
Side effects: Serious side effects from the yellow fever vaccine are rare. Common side effects include soreness at the injection site, headache and pain.
Children: Not usually recommended for children under nine months.
Additional precautions: In addition to getting vaccinated you need to practise mosquito bite avoidance.
Certificate requirements: Some countries require a yellow fever certificate. Your certificate becomes valid 10 days after you have had the jab.
Risk if you contract yellow fever: Yellow fever can range from a mild flu-like illness to a fatal disease which causes internal bleeding and organ
Shingles vaccination
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. It can cause fever and rash. Unlike chickenpox, shingles can reoccur and cause repeated bouts.
When to get vaccinated: The shingles vaccine is suitable for patients aged 50 years and over.
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Course: The course consists of two doses.
Boosters: Not required.
Side effects: Side effects can include tiredness, fever, digestion problems, headache, pain, and at the injection site; redness, pain, swelling, and itching.
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. It can cause fever and rash. Unlike chickenpox, shingles can reoccur and cause repeated bouts.
When to get vaccinated: The shingles vaccine is suitable for patients aged 50 years and over.
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Course: The course consists of two doses.
Boosters: Not required.
Side effects: Side effects can include tiredness, fever, digestion problems, headache, pain, and at the injection site; redness, pain, swelling, and itching.
HPV Vaccination
The HPV vaccine protects against several strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer in women, anal and penile cancer in men, and genital warts in both sexes.
About the HPV vaccine
How many doses are required? Most people under 25 require one dose, while those 25 and older or with weakened immune systems may need two or three doses. During your appointment your nurse or pharmacist will discuss your requirement.
Who can get vaccinated? It is best to get vaccinated before you have sex for the first time as this means you are protected before you are first exposed to HPV. You will still benefit from the vaccine if you have had sex.
Boosters: Boosters are not currently recommended.
How it is given? Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: You may experience mild side effects, such as dizziness, nausea, headache or fever.
Age restrictions: The HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) is suitable for children over the age of 9, and women and men up to the age of 45.
Additional precautions: Use a condom every time you have sex to reduce the chance of catching HPV as well as other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Women should attend cervical screening (smear tests) regularly.
The HPV vaccine protects against several strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer in women, anal and penile cancer in men, and genital warts in both sexes.
About the HPV vaccine
How many doses are required? Most people under 25 require one dose, while those 25 and older or with weakened immune systems may need two or three doses. During your appointment your nurse or pharmacist will discuss your requirement.
Who can get vaccinated? It is best to get vaccinated before you have sex for the first time as this means you are protected before you are first exposed to HPV. You will still benefit from the vaccine if you have had sex.
Boosters: Boosters are not currently recommended.
How it is given? Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: You may experience mild side effects, such as dizziness, nausea, headache or fever.
Age restrictions: The HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) is suitable for children over the age of 9, and women and men up to the age of 45.
Additional precautions: Use a condom every time you have sex to reduce the chance of catching HPV as well as other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Women should attend cervical screening (smear tests) regularly.
Course: The course consists of two to four doses, depending on your age.
Boosters: Children over 2 and adults won’t need a booster. Young children under two may need one or two boosters.
How it is given: The meningitis B vaccine is given as an injection.
Side effects: Possible side effects include fever, digestive problems and redness and swelling at the injection site.
Children: Children can get vaccinated from the age of two months.
Additional precautions: Seek medical attention immediately if you or anyone you know experiences meningitis symptoms. Early treatment is
vital to prevent severe complications. The meningitis b vaccine does not protect against meningitis A,C,W and Y.
Before the appointment: If you are bringing a young child under two years old, you may wish to bring some paracetamol for them to take after they have had the vaccine to prevent fever.
Boosters: Children over 2 and adults won’t need a booster. Young children under two may need one or two boosters.
How it is given: The meningitis B vaccine is given as an injection.
Side effects: Possible side effects include fever, digestive problems and redness and swelling at the injection site.
Children: Children can get vaccinated from the age of two months.
Additional precautions: Seek medical attention immediately if you or anyone you know experiences meningitis symptoms. Early treatment is
vital to prevent severe complications. The meningitis b vaccine does not protect against meningitis A,C,W and Y.
Before the appointment: If you are bringing a young child under two years old, you may wish to bring some paracetamol for them to take after they have had the vaccine to prevent fever.
Course: The course consists of two doses.
Boosters: Once you have completed the two dose course, you won’t need further boosters.
How it is given: An injection, usually given in the upper arm.
Side effects: The vaccine can cause a range of mild side effects, such as fever, tiredness or digestion problems. In some cases it can cause a mild chickenpox like rash.
Age restrictions: The chickenpox vaccine is suitable for patients from 9 months of age up to the age of 65. It is only recommended if you have not had chickenpox.
Please note: This vaccine is not suitable for pregnant women or women who are trying for a baby. The chickenpox vaccination should be administered on the same day as the MMR jab, or allow at least a 4 week gap in-between these vaccinations.
Boosters: Once you have completed the two dose course, you won’t need further boosters.
How it is given: An injection, usually given in the upper arm.
Side effects: The vaccine can cause a range of mild side effects, such as fever, tiredness or digestion problems. In some cases it can cause a mild chickenpox like rash.
Age restrictions: The chickenpox vaccine is suitable for patients from 9 months of age up to the age of 65. It is only recommended if you have not had chickenpox.
Please note: This vaccine is not suitable for pregnant women or women who are trying for a baby. The chickenpox vaccination should be administered on the same day as the MMR jab, or allow at least a 4 week gap in-between these vaccinations.
About the vaccine
If you are a parent or guardian of the child you are bringing in for treatment, please bring photo ID to confirm that you are a legal guardian for that child. If you do not bring the appropriate documentation required, we may not be able to provide the service required on the day.
When to get vaccinated: If you are getting vaccinated prior to going to a risk area you should aim to get the jab at least two weeks before.
Course: The course consists of one dose.
Boosters: Boosters aren’t currently recommended. However, you can get a booster five years after your last jab if you need it for a meningitis ACWY certificate.
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: The ACWY vaccine can cause mild side effects, such as redness and swelling at the injection site and tiredness. Some people also report having a high temperature as a result of the injection.
Children: The vaccine can be given from birth.
Additional precautions: Early treatment is vital – if you or a fellow traveller show symptoms of meningitis, seek medical attention immediately. The ACWY vaccine does not protect against meningitis B.
Risk if you contract the disease: Meningitis can cause an inflammation of the tissue around the spinal cord and brain. This can result in brain damage and death.
If you are a parent or guardian of the child you are bringing in for treatment, please bring photo ID to confirm that you are a legal guardian for that child. If you do not bring the appropriate documentation required, we may not be able to provide the service required on the day.
When to get vaccinated: If you are getting vaccinated prior to going to a risk area you should aim to get the jab at least two weeks before.
Course: The course consists of one dose.
Boosters: Boosters aren’t currently recommended. However, you can get a booster five years after your last jab if you need it for a meningitis ACWY certificate.
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: The ACWY vaccine can cause mild side effects, such as redness and swelling at the injection site and tiredness. Some people also report having a high temperature as a result of the injection.
Children: The vaccine can be given from birth.
Additional precautions: Early treatment is vital – if you or a fellow traveller show symptoms of meningitis, seek medical attention immediately. The ACWY vaccine does not protect against meningitis B.
Risk if you contract the disease: Meningitis can cause an inflammation of the tissue around the spinal cord and brain. This can result in brain damage and death.
Rabies vaccination
Rabies is a dangerous viral infection endemic to many countries. The rabies vaccine is used to prevent an infection prior to travelling to a high risk area.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: You should aim to get your first dose ideally five weeks before travelling to ensure you will be able to complete the course in time.
Course: The course consists of three vaccines. The second dose is given seven days after the first dose. The third dose should be given three weeks after the second dose.
Accelerated course: If you’re travelling at short notice, you may be able to have the third dose two weeks after the second.
Boosters: The requirements for booster doses is dependent on an individual’s likely frequency of ongoing exposure to the rabies virus.
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: The vaccine can cause mild side effects such as rash, a high temperature, nausea or muscle aches.
Children: The rabies vaccine can be given from birth.
Additional precautions: Avoid touching animals while abroad. If you are bitten or scratched by any animal, wash the wound and seek medical attention immediately.
Risk if you contract the disease: Rabies is usually fatal. There is no cure for rabies.
Rabies is a dangerous viral infection endemic to many countries. The rabies vaccine is used to prevent an infection prior to travelling to a high risk area.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: You should aim to get your first dose ideally five weeks before travelling to ensure you will be able to complete the course in time.
Course: The course consists of three vaccines. The second dose is given seven days after the first dose. The third dose should be given three weeks after the second dose.
Accelerated course: If you’re travelling at short notice, you may be able to have the third dose two weeks after the second.
Boosters: The requirements for booster doses is dependent on an individual’s likely frequency of ongoing exposure to the rabies virus.
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: The vaccine can cause mild side effects such as rash, a high temperature, nausea or muscle aches.
Children: The rabies vaccine can be given from birth.
Additional precautions: Avoid touching animals while abroad. If you are bitten or scratched by any animal, wash the wound and seek medical attention immediately.
Risk if you contract the disease: Rabies is usually fatal. There is no cure for rabies.
Hepatitis A and B vaccination
The combined vaccination protects against both hepatitis a and b.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: At least five weeks before travelling.
Course: The vaccine schedule you need depends on your age and when you are travelling.
You may require 3 or 4 doses to be fully protected against both diseases. The nurse or pharmacist will assess which schedule is suitable for you.
Accelerated course: In some cases, an accelerated course maybe suitable. The accelerated course consists of three doses prior to travel and a fourth dose 12 months later to fully complete the course. The second dose is given one week after the first dose and the third dose is given two weeks after the second dose.
Boosters: You Once you have completed the full course you will be protected against hep A for 25 years and against hep B for 5 years.
If you remain at risk of either disease after your protection runs out you may need a booster.
How it is given: An injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: Very common side effects include pain or redness at the injection site. Common side effects include fever, headache and digestive problems.
Children: The vaccine can be given to children over the age of 12 months.
The combined vaccination protects against both hepatitis a and b.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: At least five weeks before travelling.
Course: The vaccine schedule you need depends on your age and when you are travelling.
You may require 3 or 4 doses to be fully protected against both diseases. The nurse or pharmacist will assess which schedule is suitable for you.
Accelerated course: In some cases, an accelerated course maybe suitable. The accelerated course consists of three doses prior to travel and a fourth dose 12 months later to fully complete the course. The second dose is given one week after the first dose and the third dose is given two weeks after the second dose.
Boosters: You Once you have completed the full course you will be protected against hep A for 25 years and against hep B for 5 years.
If you remain at risk of either disease after your protection runs out you may need a booster.
How it is given: An injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: Very common side effects include pain or redness at the injection site. Common side effects include fever, headache and digestive problems.
Children: The vaccine can be given to children over the age of 12 months.
Hepatitis A vaccination
Hepatitis A is a viral infection which affects the human liver. The hepatitis A virus is usually ingested via contaminated food or water and is endemic to many countries where sanitation and access to safe food and water is poor.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: You should get vaccinated at least two weeks before travelling.
Course: The course consists of one dose.
Boosters: The vaccine protects you for one year. If you have another booster after 6 -12 months, you won’t need any further boosters for 25 years thereafter.
How it is given: An injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: Side effects can include a high temperature, feeling tired and soreness at the injection site.
Children: The vaccine is suitable for children over the age of one.
Additional precautions: You need to practise food safety as well as water and hand hygiene while in an area where hepatitis A is endemic.
Risk if you contract hepatitis A: Hepatitis A can cause mild to severe symptoms, including fever and digestive issues. It can cause complications such as liver failure.
Hepatitis A is a viral infection which affects the human liver. The hepatitis A virus is usually ingested via contaminated food or water and is endemic to many countries where sanitation and access to safe food and water is poor.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: You should get vaccinated at least two weeks before travelling.
Course: The course consists of one dose.
Boosters: The vaccine protects you for one year. If you have another booster after 6 -12 months, you won’t need any further boosters for 25 years thereafter.
How it is given: An injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: Side effects can include a high temperature, feeling tired and soreness at the injection site.
Children: The vaccine is suitable for children over the age of one.
Additional precautions: You need to practise food safety as well as water and hand hygiene while in an area where hepatitis A is endemic.
Risk if you contract hepatitis A: Hepatitis A can cause mild to severe symptoms, including fever and digestive issues. It can cause complications such as liver failure.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: In order to complete the full course in time, you need to get the first dose at least one month before travel.
Course: The course consists of three doses. The second injection is given four weeks after the first, and the third injection should be given five months later (completing the course in six months).
Accelerated course: If travelling at short notice, you may be able to get an accelerated course. You will receive the second injection after seven days, followed by the third injection at least 14 days after the second.
Boosters: Once you have completed the course, you usually won’t need another booster for five years. Boosters are sometimes recommended after exposure to the disease.
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: Possible side effects include soreness at the injection site and tiredness.
Children: The hepatitis B vaccine can be given from birth.
Additional precautions: If travelling to a country where medical resources are limited, carry sterile needles with you. Use a condom every time you have sex to avoid catching hepatitis B during sex.
Risk if you contract hepatitis B: I Hepatitis B can cause a range of flu like symptoms as well as jaundice. It can become chronic and lead to liver damage and failure.
When to get vaccinated: In order to complete the full course in time, you need to get the first dose at least one month before travel.
Course: The course consists of three doses. The second injection is given four weeks after the first, and the third injection should be given five months later (completing the course in six months).
Accelerated course: If travelling at short notice, you may be able to get an accelerated course. You will receive the second injection after seven days, followed by the third injection at least 14 days after the second.
Boosters: Once you have completed the course, you usually won’t need another booster for five years. Boosters are sometimes recommended after exposure to the disease.
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: Possible side effects include soreness at the injection site and tiredness.
Children: The hepatitis B vaccine can be given from birth.
Additional precautions: If travelling to a country where medical resources are limited, carry sterile needles with you. Use a condom every time you have sex to avoid catching hepatitis B during sex.
Risk if you contract hepatitis B: I Hepatitis B can cause a range of flu like symptoms as well as jaundice. It can become chronic and lead to liver damage and failure.
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination
Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease which is transmitted by mosquitoes. The virus is found in pigs and birds, however if is spread to humans through mosquito bites. It can’t be passed from one person to another. Most people will have mild or no symptoms however the virus can cause severe symptoms and lead to serious long term complications.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: You need to get the first dose ideally five weeks before you travel in order to be able to complete the course in time.
Course: The course consists of two doses. The second dose needs to be given ideally 28 days after the first. You are protected from seven days after the second dose.
Accelerated course: In special cases you can get a faster course where the first dose should be at least 2 weeks before you go
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: The vaccine can cause side effects such as digestive problems, a high temperature and muscle pain. You may also notice soreness at the injection site.
Children: The vaccine can be given from the age of two months.
Additional precautions: In addition to getting the vaccination you need to practise mosquito bite avoidance.
Risk if you contract the disease: Japanese encephalitis can cause severe complications, including brain damage and death. There is no cure for it.
Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease which is transmitted by mosquitoes. The virus is found in pigs and birds, however if is spread to humans through mosquito bites. It can’t be passed from one person to another. Most people will have mild or no symptoms however the virus can cause severe symptoms and lead to serious long term complications.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: You need to get the first dose ideally five weeks before you travel in order to be able to complete the course in time.
Course: The course consists of two doses. The second dose needs to be given ideally 28 days after the first. You are protected from seven days after the second dose.
Accelerated course: In special cases you can get a faster course where the first dose should be at least 2 weeks before you go
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: The vaccine can cause side effects such as digestive problems, a high temperature and muscle pain. You may also notice soreness at the injection site.
Children: The vaccine can be given from the age of two months.
Additional precautions: In addition to getting the vaccination you need to practise mosquito bite avoidance.
Risk if you contract the disease: Japanese encephalitis can cause severe complications, including brain damage and death. There is no cure for it.
Tick-borne Encephalitis vaccination
Tick-borne encephalitis is a viral infection endemic to many European countries. If you are planning to stay in an area with a high occurrence of infected ticks, a TBE vaccination is the safest way of avoiding the infection. It is particularly relevant if you are planning to spend a lot of time outdoors.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: You need two doses to be protected and you need to have received the second dose two weeks before travel. You should get the first dose at least two months before travel – the earlier, the better.
Course: The course consists of three doses. The second dose is given 1 – 3 months after the first. The third dose is given 5 – 12 months after the second dose.
Accelerated course: If you are travelling at short notice, you may be able to have the first two doses 14 days apart instead. You need to start this course at least two weeks before travel to be fully protected by the time you go.
Boosters: Once you have completed the three dose course, you are protected for three years. You need a booster to remain protected once the three years are up.
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: The vaccine can cause mild side effects, such as tiredness, nausea and headache.
Children: The vaccine is suitable for children who are 12 months and older.
Additional precautions: In addition to getting vaccinated, you need to take precautions to avoid tick bites.
Tick-borne encephalitis is a viral infection endemic to many European countries. If you are planning to stay in an area with a high occurrence of infected ticks, a TBE vaccination is the safest way of avoiding the infection. It is particularly relevant if you are planning to spend a lot of time outdoors.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: You need two doses to be protected and you need to have received the second dose two weeks before travel. You should get the first dose at least two months before travel – the earlier, the better.
Course: The course consists of three doses. The second dose is given 1 – 3 months after the first. The third dose is given 5 – 12 months after the second dose.
Accelerated course: If you are travelling at short notice, you may be able to have the first two doses 14 days apart instead. You need to start this course at least two weeks before travel to be fully protected by the time you go.
Boosters: Once you have completed the three dose course, you are protected for three years. You need a booster to remain protected once the three years are up.
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: The vaccine can cause mild side effects, such as tiredness, nausea and headache.
Children: The vaccine is suitable for children who are 12 months and older.
Additional precautions: In addition to getting vaccinated, you need to take precautions to avoid tick bites.
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccination
Measles, mumps, and rubella are highly infectious conditions that can have serious or potentially fatal outcomes, such as deafness, meningitis or swelling of the brain (encephalitis). Outbreaks don’t happen very often in the UK but it is still important to keep your vaccine status up to date.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: Start your course at least six weeks before travelling. You need two doses, with minimum a four week gap in between, and your second dose needs to be completed at least two weeks before travelling, making six weeks total. If you also require a Yellow Fever vaccine, you should have ideally a four week gap between this and your MMR. This may also apply to a chickenpox vaccine and tuberculosis test, they should be done on the same day as MMR or allow a 4 week gap.
Course: You need two doses doses of the vaccine, with at least four weeks in between each dose.
Accelerated course: There is no accelerated dose course.
How it is given: You will receive an injection in your upper arm, before it joins your shoulder.
Side effects: Common side effects can include a rash, fever, and bruising, redness, pain, or swelling where you were injected. They can also include general feelings of being unwell (malaise) and also fatigue, irritability, loss of appetite, stomach upset, muscles aches, and swollen lymph nodes.
Children: Except in cases of an epidemic, children should only be vaccinated after they’re 12 months old.
Measles, mumps, and rubella are highly infectious conditions that can have serious or potentially fatal outcomes, such as deafness, meningitis or swelling of the brain (encephalitis). Outbreaks don’t happen very often in the UK but it is still important to keep your vaccine status up to date.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: Start your course at least six weeks before travelling. You need two doses, with minimum a four week gap in between, and your second dose needs to be completed at least two weeks before travelling, making six weeks total. If you also require a Yellow Fever vaccine, you should have ideally a four week gap between this and your MMR. This may also apply to a chickenpox vaccine and tuberculosis test, they should be done on the same day as MMR or allow a 4 week gap.
Course: You need two doses doses of the vaccine, with at least four weeks in between each dose.
Accelerated course: There is no accelerated dose course.
How it is given: You will receive an injection in your upper arm, before it joins your shoulder.
Side effects: Common side effects can include a rash, fever, and bruising, redness, pain, or swelling where you were injected. They can also include general feelings of being unwell (malaise) and also fatigue, irritability, loss of appetite, stomach upset, muscles aches, and swollen lymph nodes.
Children: Except in cases of an epidemic, children should only be vaccinated after they’re 12 months old.
Typhoid vaccination
Typhoid fever is a highly contagious and potentially lethal disease, which spreads via contaminated foods and water. As typhoid bacteria are primarily found in faeces, the infection is particularly common in regions with poor sanitation.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: At least two weeks before travel. It can also be given closer to you travel date but this leaves you at a greater risk of contracting the disease.
How it is given: There are two different typhoid vaccines. One is an injection, the other consists of a course of tablets. Which vaccine is suitable for you depends on your age and medical history.
Course: One dose if you receive the typhoid injection. The oral vaccine consists of three capsules taken over a course of five days.
Boosters: The typhoid vaccine protects you for three years. After that, you will need a booster if you travel to a risk area.
Side effects: Side effects of the vaccine can include fever, soreness at the injection site and digestive problems.
Children: The vaccine is suitable for children over the age of two.
Additional precautions: In addition to getting vaccinated, you need to practise food safety.
Risk if you contract typhoid: Typhoid causes similar symptoms as food poisoning. If it is not immediately diagnosed and treated it can lead to permanent disabilities or death.
Before the appointment: Don’t eat for one hour before your appointment if you are to use the vaccine which consists of tablets.
Typhoid fever is a highly contagious and potentially lethal disease, which spreads via contaminated foods and water. As typhoid bacteria are primarily found in faeces, the infection is particularly common in regions with poor sanitation.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: At least two weeks before travel. It can also be given closer to you travel date but this leaves you at a greater risk of contracting the disease.
How it is given: There are two different typhoid vaccines. One is an injection, the other consists of a course of tablets. Which vaccine is suitable for you depends on your age and medical history.
Course: One dose if you receive the typhoid injection. The oral vaccine consists of three capsules taken over a course of five days.
Boosters: The typhoid vaccine protects you for three years. After that, you will need a booster if you travel to a risk area.
Side effects: Side effects of the vaccine can include fever, soreness at the injection site and digestive problems.
Children: The vaccine is suitable for children over the age of two.
Additional precautions: In addition to getting vaccinated, you need to practise food safety.
Risk if you contract typhoid: Typhoid causes similar symptoms as food poisoning. If it is not immediately diagnosed and treated it can lead to permanent disabilities or death.
Before the appointment: Don’t eat for one hour before your appointment if you are to use the vaccine which consists of tablets.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: In order to complete the full course in time, you need to get the first dose at least one month before travel.
Course: The course consists of three doses. The second injection is given four weeks after the first, and the third injection should be given five months later (completing the course in six months).
Accelerated course: If travelling at short notice, you may be able to get an accelerated course. You will receive the second injection after seven days, followed by the third injection at least 14 days after the second.
Boosters: Once you have completed the course, you usually won’t need another booster for five years. Boosters are sometimes recommended after exposure to the disease.
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: Possible side effects include soreness at the injection site and tiredness.
Children: The hepatitis B vaccine can be given from birth.
Additional precautions: If travelling to a country where medical resources are limited, carry sterile needles with you. Use a condom every time you have sex to avoid catching hepatitis B during sex.
Risk if you contract hepatitis B: I Hepatitis B can cause a range of flu like symptoms as well as jaundice. It can become chronic and lead to liver damage and failure.
When to get vaccinated: In order to complete the full course in time, you need to get the first dose at least one month before travel.
Course: The course consists of three doses. The second injection is given four weeks after the first, and the third injection should be given five months later (completing the course in six months).
Accelerated course: If travelling at short notice, you may be able to get an accelerated course. You will receive the second injection after seven days, followed by the third injection at least 14 days after the second.
Boosters: Once you have completed the course, you usually won’t need another booster for five years. Boosters are sometimes recommended after exposure to the disease.
How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: Possible side effects include soreness at the injection site and tiredness.
Children: The hepatitis B vaccine can be given from birth.
Additional precautions: If travelling to a country where medical resources are limited, carry sterile needles with you. Use a condom every time you have sex to avoid catching hepatitis B during sex.
Risk if you contract hepatitis B: I Hepatitis B can cause a range of flu like symptoms as well as jaundice. It can become chronic and lead to liver damage and failure.
Hepatitis A and B vaccination
The combined vaccination protects against both hepatitis a and b.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: At least five weeks before travelling.
Course: The vaccine schedule you need depends on your age and when you are travelling.
You may require 3 or 4 doses to be fully protected against both diseases. The nurse or pharmacist will assess which schedule is suitable for you.
Accelerated course: In some cases, an accelerated course maybe suitable. The accelerated course consists of three doses prior to travel and a fourth dose 12 months later to fully complete the course. The second dose is given one week after the first dose and the third dose is given two weeks after the second dose.
Boosters: You Once you have completed the full course you will be protected against hep A for 25 years and against hep B for 5 years.
If you remain at risk of either disease after your protection runs out you may need a booster.
How it is given: An injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: Very common side effects include pain or redness at the injection site. Common side effects include fever, headache and digestive problems.
Children: The vaccine can be given to children over the age of 12 months.
Additional precautions: You need to practise food safety as well as water and hand hygiene while in an area where hepatitis A is endemic.
The combined vaccination protects against both hepatitis a and b.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: At least five weeks before travelling.
Course: The vaccine schedule you need depends on your age and when you are travelling.
You may require 3 or 4 doses to be fully protected against both diseases. The nurse or pharmacist will assess which schedule is suitable for you.
Accelerated course: In some cases, an accelerated course maybe suitable. The accelerated course consists of three doses prior to travel and a fourth dose 12 months later to fully complete the course. The second dose is given one week after the first dose and the third dose is given two weeks after the second dose.
Boosters: You Once you have completed the full course you will be protected against hep A for 25 years and against hep B for 5 years.
If you remain at risk of either disease after your protection runs out you may need a booster.
How it is given: An injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: Very common side effects include pain or redness at the injection site. Common side effects include fever, headache and digestive problems.
Children: The vaccine can be given to children over the age of 12 months.
Additional precautions: You need to practise food safety as well as water and hand hygiene while in an area where hepatitis A is endemic.
Whooping Cough vaccination
Whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract that causes coughing, that in infants can come with a characteristic “whoop” as they breath in, a well as fever, sore throat and increased production of mucus. This vaccine is only for pregnant women who want to protect their children against whooping cough in the first few months before the child can get vaccinated themselves.
About the whooping cough vaccine
Who can get vaccinated? Only Pregnant women above the age of 18.
When to get vaccinated: Between 16 – 38 weeks pregnant.
How it is given? An injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: Serious side effects from the whooping cough vaccine are rare. Common side effects include redness and swelling at the site of injection, headache, and mild muscle pain.
Whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract that causes coughing, that in infants can come with a characteristic “whoop” as they breath in, a well as fever, sore throat and increased production of mucus. This vaccine is only for pregnant women who want to protect their children against whooping cough in the first few months before the child can get vaccinated themselves.
About the whooping cough vaccine
Who can get vaccinated? Only Pregnant women above the age of 18.
When to get vaccinated: Between 16 – 38 weeks pregnant.
How it is given? An injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: Serious side effects from the whooping cough vaccine are rare. Common side effects include redness and swelling at the site of injection, headache, and mild muscle pain.
Polio, diphtheria & tetanus vaccination
If you are travelling to a risk area for polio or diphtheria, you may need the polio, diphtheria and tetanus vaccine. Whether you require this booster depends on the date of your last vaccination.
Our Clinics cannot administer post-exposure does of tetanus vaccine, if you are concerned that your may have a contaminated wound please clean the wound with soap and warm water and contact NHS 111 for advice, or go to A&E if the wound is more serious or the bleeding cannot be stopped. Our clinics are only able to administer the tetanus vaccination for travel or occupational health reasons.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: You should get your polio, diphtheria and tetanus booster two weeks before travel.
Course: If you have had the vaccine before, you will need one dose as a booster. If it’s your first jab, you may need several doses.
Boosters: How long does the Polio, Tetanus, and Diphtheria vaccine last? The vaccine protects you for 10 years. You will need a booster to remain protected after 10 years.
How it is given: The vaccine is given as an injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: You may experience mild side effects such as soreness at the injection site or feeling unwell.
Children: We offer the vaccine for children from the age of 10.
Additional precautions: Polio, tetanus and diphtheria are serious illnesses which can cause a range of complications. They can be fatal.
If you are travelling to a risk area for polio or diphtheria, you may need the polio, diphtheria and tetanus vaccine. Whether you require this booster depends on the date of your last vaccination.
Our Clinics cannot administer post-exposure does of tetanus vaccine, if you are concerned that your may have a contaminated wound please clean the wound with soap and warm water and contact NHS 111 for advice, or go to A&E if the wound is more serious or the bleeding cannot be stopped. Our clinics are only able to administer the tetanus vaccination for travel or occupational health reasons.
About the vaccine
When to get vaccinated: You should get your polio, diphtheria and tetanus booster two weeks before travel.
Course: If you have had the vaccine before, you will need one dose as a booster. If it’s your first jab, you may need several doses.
Boosters: How long does the Polio, Tetanus, and Diphtheria vaccine last? The vaccine protects you for 10 years. You will need a booster to remain protected after 10 years.
How it is given: The vaccine is given as an injection in the upper arm.
Side effects: You may experience mild side effects such as soreness at the injection site or feeling unwell.
Children: We offer the vaccine for children from the age of 10.
Additional precautions: Polio, tetanus and diphtheria are serious illnesses which can cause a range of complications. They can be fatal.
The cholera vaccination is given orally and the course for adults involves two doses, which need to be taken a minimum of 7 days apart. In order to be protected abroad, you need to finish the course at least one week before travelling. Food and drink should be avoided 1 hour before and 1 hour after vaccination.
You may need the cholera vaccine if you’re travelling to a risk country or an area with poor sanitation. This may apply if you’re travelling to an area affected by natural disasters or if you will be working in slums or refugee camps.
Adults are protected for two years after the vaccination, children require more regular boosters and may need to take three doses of the cholera vaccine to be fully protected.
You may need the cholera vaccine if you’re travelling to a risk country or an area with poor sanitation. This may apply if you’re travelling to an area affected by natural disasters or if you will be working in slums or refugee camps.
Adults are protected for two years after the vaccination, children require more regular boosters and may need to take three doses of the cholera vaccine to be fully protected.
Pre exposure necassary, two doses at 125£ each
Earwax removal
£23 for initial consultation to see if wax needs removed and then £18 extra for one ear wax removal and if we can’t get the wax out on the first visit then it’s free for subsequent visit.
and £37 extra for two ears.
and £37 extra for two ears.
£23 for initial consultation to see if wax needs removed and then £18 extra for one ear wax removal and if we can’t get the wax out on the first visit then it’s free for subsequent visit.
and £37 extra for two ears.
and £37 extra for two ears.
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