Travel Health
General Travel Advice
Please visit the link below for the latest Government Advice on travel to your destinations
Travel Aware – staying safe and healthy abroad (campaign.gov.uk)
We are unable to advise on the travel rules set by the Governement relating to quarantine etc. Please also consider Travel Insurance.
Before You Go
Well before travelling abroad, check with your travel agent or the tourist office/embassy of the country you intend to visit about any special precautions you may need to take. At least two months before departing discuss any vaccination requirements with the practice nurse. Pack a small first aid kit containing adhesive dressings, insect repellent, antiseptic cream and water purification tablets etc; ask at the pharmacy.
When Abroad
Check on the quality of the drinking water. If in doubt, either drink only bottled water or use water purification tablets. Avoid ice in drinks as this may well have been made from suspect water. Raw vegetables, salads and fresh fruit should be carefully washed in clean water. Again, if in doubt, stick to freshly cooked food.
Beware of the sun! Use a high factor sunscreen especially in the first few days of exposure. Children in particular should be closely monitored.
In hot climates, drink plenty of non-alcoholic drinks. If you are not passing water regularly you are not drinking enough.
On Your Return
If you fall ill tell your doctor that you have travelled abroad and what countries you have just visited. If you have had treatment abroad tell your doctor. When donating blood tell the transfusion staff which countries you have visited.
Do you need vaccinations?
Our Nurses can provide comprehensive travel health advice and arrange for appropriate immunisations. Please arrange an appointment for a travel consultation at least 2 months before departure if possible. Vaccines need time to take effect and some may require a course over several weeks.
Alternatively you may prefer to go to a Travel Clinic.
Select the region you are travelling to find out more.
Further Travel Information
The following websites will give you additional travel advice
Travel Health for information on vaccinations available on NHS
MASTA for private vaccination clinics
Gov.uk for specific country travel advice
GHIC/EHIC to apply for your free Health Insurance Card