
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Vaccinations
A complete patient guide to travel vaccines, travel medicines, and staying healthy abroad. Contents Why travel vaccines matter What travel vaccines actually do Why some destinations carry higher health risks
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Different countries carry different health risks, and some destinations require vaccines before you travel. Travel vaccines help protect you against infections you may come across abroad, giving you peace of mind throughout your trip.
Our Travel Health Vaccine Service makes preparing for your journey simple. After a short consultation, our clinicians will advise which vaccines you need based on your destination and travel activities. If appropriate, your vaccines can be given during the same visit, with clear guidance on follow-up doses or timings.
Our travel health clinic is based at 53 Surbiton Road, Kingston upon Thames. We serve travellers from across Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden, Twickenham, Richmond, and the wider South West London area. We carry a comprehensive range of travel vaccines in stock and offer same-week appointments. If you are looking for a travel clinic in Kingston upon Thames, book online today.
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The travel vaccines you need depend on:
Your destination.
Length of travel.
Planned activities.
Type of accommodation.
Medical history.
Previous vaccination history.
Different countries have different health risks, and requirements can vary even within the same country. Our travel health clinicians will assess your itinerary and recommend the travel vaccines most appropriate for your trip.
Ideally, you should arrange a travel health consultation at least 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Some travel vaccines require multiple doses over several weeks, and many vaccines need time to provide full protection. However, if your trip is approaching sooner, we can still advise on last-minute travel vaccinations and protection options.
Yes. Even if you are travelling within the next few days or weeks, it is still worth booking a travel health consultation.
Many travel vaccines can provide protection quickly, and there may still be time to receive important vaccinations before departure.
We provide a comprehensive range of travel vaccinations, including:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid
Cholera
Rabies
Japanese Encephalitis
Yellow Fever
Tick-Borne Encephalitis
Meningitis ACWY
Dengue Vaccine (where appropriate)
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio (Td/IPV)
MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
Our clinicians will only recommend vaccines that are appropriate for your destination and travel plans.
Yes. It is common and safe to receive multiple travel vaccines during the same appointment.
Receiving several vaccines at once can help ensure you are protected before travel and reduce the need for multiple visits to the pharmacy.
Some countries require proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before entry.
Following vaccination, an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) may be issued where applicable. This certificate may need to be presented at border control when entering certain countries.
You can book a travel health consultation directly with our pharmacy via our online form. Our travel health clinicians will assess your itinerary, recommend suitable vaccines, and help ensure you are fully prepared for your trip. You can also book specific vaccines directly without the need for a travel health consultation.
Yes. Many travel vaccines can be safely administered to children, although eligibility varies depending on age and the specific vaccine required.
Our clinicians can advise on the most appropriate travel vaccinations for your child.
Many African destinations require or recommend travel vaccinations.
Depending on the country, these may include:
Hepatitis A
Typhoid
Yellow Fever
Rabies
Meningitis ACWY
Some destinations may also require malaria prevention tablets.
Our travel health team will provide destination-specific advice.
Most side effects are mild and temporary.
Common side effects include:
Soreness at the injection site.
Redness or swelling.
Mild fatigue.
Headache.
Mild fever.
Serious reactions are very rare. Our clinicians will explain any specific side effects associated with the vaccines you receive.

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