Travel Information

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Travel Advice, Holiday Vaccinations and Anti-Malarial Medication

https://www.masta-travel-health.com

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home

If you are planning a trip abroad, you can use the websites above for up-to-date travel advice for your destination. Then, you need to book an appointment with a nurse for your immunisations. Please remember to book a telephone appointment in advance of your travel date to ensure that you receive the correct advice and treatment that might be required.

Travel is a non-NHS service and unfortunately due to the current demand on our nursing appointments, we are unable to give a comprehensive travel service at short notice but will continue to provide the following travel vaccinations, which are available on the NHS for registered patients:

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio booster – protects patients for 10 years
Hepatitis A – protects patients for 25 years (after two doses)
Typhoid – protects patients for 3 years

NHS Travel Links

https://www.nhs.uk/Live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety

Advice for adults and children on sunscreen and sun safety in the UK and abroad.

https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic

If you’re travelling to an EEA country, you need to tak a free EHIC card. Here’s how to get one.

https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries

Practical advice if you’re travelling abroad, including vaccinations, DVT, travel insurance and sun safety.

https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/staying-safe-on-holiday

Expert advice on what to pack to stay safe and healthy abroad, including first aid essentials.

**Please remember to book in advance of your travel date for your vaccinations (At least 6-8 weeks prior to travelling)

It is important when travelling abroad that you have the appropriate travel advice, vaccinations and anti-malarial medication. Please contact one of the following services to arrange this: (please note there will be a charge for this service and the charges do vary).

If you require a computer print of your vaccination history to take with you to one of the following services, please contact reception to arrange this.


Further sources of information and travel advice can be found at:

Further Information NHS Choices provides health advice for travellers, including:

How to obtain a European Health Insurance Card How to get medical treatment abroad and information on staying healthy while away Visit www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Travel-immunisation/Pages/Introduction.aspx


There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.