Whether you’re heading on a backpacking adventure, going on safari or jetting off to a white sandy beach, Day Lewis Pharmacy offers travel vaccination clinics to protect you and your family.
If you plan to travel outside of the UK, you may need to book travel vaccinations to protect you against some of the serious diseases that can be found in other parts of the world.
While the routine NHS immunisation schedule protects against a number of diseases, it does not cover some infectious diseases that are found overseas.
You could be at a higher risk of certain illnesses if your travel plans involve visiting rural areas, staying in hostel accommodation, camping or backpacking.
You are also at a higher risk of infection, or complications as a result of developing a travel-related illness, if you have a pre-existing health condition.
You can book travel vaccinations at select Day Lewis pharmacies. We offer private travel vaccine services carried out by members of our highly qualified team.
To find your local Day Lewis Pharmacy travel vaccination clinic, click here.
At Day Lewis Pharmacy, we offer the following travel vaccinations at select locations:
Although the risk of contracting cholera while travelling is small, it is known to exist in areas that do not have modern sewage systems in place or clean water supplies, including locations in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver, and it is most commonly found in parts of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and South and Central America.
Hepatitis B is a liver disease, and it is present in most parts of the world but is especially common in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and South America.
A rare brain infection typically occurring in birds and pigs, Japanese Encephalitis is found in rural parts of the world, including the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia and the Far East.
Travellers visiting areas that are prone to outbreaks of meningococcal diseases, such as Saudi Arabia and parts of Africa, should have the meningitis ACWY vaccine.
Rabies can be found all over the world, but some of the most high risk areas include Africa, Asia, South America and Central America.
While the risk of becoming seriously ill from a tick bite is low, infected ticks can be found in wooded areas across Europe, some parts of the UK, Asia and Russia.
Typhoid is often found in parts of the world where water is contaminated and hygiene is poor. This vaccination is recommended if you are travelling to areas such as Africa, the Indian subcontinent and certain parts of Asia, South and Central America, and the Middle East.
Yellow fever is a serious infection spread by a particular type of mosquito. This vaccine is advised if you are visiting Central and South America, and some areas of Africa.
You are able to access the following travel vaccines, for free, from your GP surgery:
These travel vaccines are free because they provide protection against diseases that are thought to pose a great risk to the health of the public if they were to be brought into the UK.
You can find out which travel vaccinations you may need online via trustworthy sources, such as the NHS website or The Travel Health Pro.
Certain countries require proof of vaccination before you enter or leave the country. This proof of vaccination should be documented on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP).
For more information about travel vaccines, please contact your local Day Lewis pharmacist.
You should book your travel vaccinations at least 6 to 8 weeks ahead of your travel date. This is because some vaccines need to be administered in advance in order for the body to develop immunity. Certain vaccines may involve multiple doses that are given over a period of weeks or months.
You may experience some mild side effects as a result of your travel injections. The most common side effects can include:
These side effects are not usually a cause for concern – they can indicate that your body is building immunity against the targeted diseases.
If you are worried about the side effects associated with your travel vaccinations, don’t hesitate to speak to the team at your local Day Lewis Pharmacy.