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?

We offer a full travel advice and immunisation service. If you are travelling abroad please complete and submit the travel form at least 2 months before your scheduled departure date.
Regretfully we currently have a waiting list and are not be able to process any travel forms before January 2027 for trip planned for March 2027 onwards.

Alternatively you may prefer to go to a Travel Clinic.

Select the region you are travelling to find out more.

Africa

Central Asia

East Asia

Australasia & Pacific

South America & Antarctica