Cholera
£27.00
The cholera vaccine is available as an inactivated oral vaccination and is thiomersal-free. The course of vaccinations should be finished at least 1 week before travel.6
For adults, 2 doses (given 1 to 6 weeks apart) can provide protection for up to 2 years. A reinforcing dose is given after 2 years.
Young children require 3 doses of vaccine to establish effective immunity.6
The vaccine does not provide complete protection. For example, it does not protect against all strains of cholera. Therefore, it is still important to take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.4
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Hepatitis A
£47.00
Hepatitis A is an inactivated vaccine. It is available for adults and children. The hepatitis A single vaccine is given as two doses:
- 1st dose is ideally recommended 2 weeks before travel to develop immunity. It protects for about 1 year.
- 2nd dose is recommended ideally 6-12 months after the first dose. It protects for about 25 years.
- A booster dose of hepatitis A vaccine after 25 years can be given to those at risk of infection
Combination vaccines are also available:
- Hepatitis A and hepatitis B
- Hepatitis A and typhoid fever 8
The doses of the combined vaccines need to be given at slightly different time intervals. The travel clinic pharmacist will be able to provide further information.
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Hepatitis B
£40.00
Several well-tolerated inactivated hepatitis B vaccines are available as well as combined hepatitis A/B products.1
There are many different immunisation schedules for hepatitis B vaccine which depend on the vaccine product used and how quickly protection is needed for pre or post exposure.7
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Japanese Encephalitis
£85.00
The JE vaccination is suitable for adults and children aged 2 months and over.
The vaccine is given as an injection of 2 doses. The second dose is usually given 28 days after the first dose to obtain full protection. An accelerated schedule is available for adults aged 18-65 years, where the second dose is given after 7 days following the first dose.
With both schedules, the dose of the second vaccine should be completed at least 7 days before travelling to an area where there is a risk of JE.
For travellers who continue to be at risk of infection, a first booster dose of the vaccine should be given 12 to 24 months after the first dose. A second booster can be given after 10 years to those who remain at risk.5
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Meningitis ACWY
£50.00
There are three types of vaccines against the following meningococcal infections:
- MenB vaccine – protects only against group B
- MenC vaccine – protects against group C only
- MenACWY vaccine – protects against groups A, C, W and Y5
The vaccines stimulates the immune system to protect against meningococcal infection in case of infection with the bacteria.1
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MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
£53.00
The Rubella vaccine is given as part of the MMR vaccination which contains live, attenuated (modified) strains of measles, mumps and rubella viruses. MMR vaccine does not contain thiomersal or any other preservatives.5
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Polio/ Tetanus/ Diphtheria
£34.00
A total of 5 doses of vaccine at the appropriate intervals are considered to give satisfactory long-term protection. The UK schedule for primary immunisation is as follows:
- Children <10 years: at 2, 3 and 4 months of age
- Children >10 years and adults: the primary course is 3 doses
Those who miss a dose need to resume the schedule but do not need to have repeat doses. There should be a minimum for one month in between doses of the vaccine.
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Rabies
£62.00
There are two rabies vaccines available in the UK, both of which are inactivated. The vaccine is highly effective. It stimulates the body to make antibodies against the rabies virus. These antibodies protect against illness should infection with the virus occur.
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Tick-Borne-Encephalitis
£71.00
A vaccine against TBE is available for children over 1 year and adults. The vaccine is inactivated and does not contain thiomersal. The schedule consists of 3 doses given on:
- 1st dose: Day 0
- 2nd dose: 1-3 months after the 1st dose
- 3rd dose: 5-12 months after the 2nd dose
A booster dose is recommended every 3 years after the 3rd dose if the individual continues to be at risk.6
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Typhoid
£36.00
Information about this vaccine will be available soon.
Typhoid (Oral Capsules)
£37.00
Immunisation against typhoid fever can also be taken orally. A capsule would need to be taken on each of days 1, 3 and 5.
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Typhoid + Hepatitis A
£78.00
A combination vaccine is available for Typhoid and Hepatitis A. It is for people aged over 12 years old. You will need 1 vaccine before you travel.
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