If you’re planning a winter sun getaway, city break or ski trip, it pays to go on your holiday in full health-mode. A proper travel health consultation is the best way to get peace of mind. Here’s exactly what is on offer at our travel health clinic, and how to get the most out of your visit.
What to bring to your travel health consultation
When you book your travel health appointment you’ll meet with a trained pharmacist who specialises in travel medicine, and you’ll be asked for your travel itinerary plus your vaccination history. These details allow the pharmacist to assess which vaccinations or boosters you need, and whether you need malaria prevention.
Why it matters: Every destination, and every traveller, is different. What you need for travelling to Peru isn’t the same as heading to the Canaries or an Arctic cruise. A tailored consultation ensures you’re not under-protected or paying for things you don’t need.
Review of your vaccination history
The clinic asks you to bring your full vaccination record. That helps the pharmacist check off what you’ve already had, such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, tick-borne encephalitis, meningitis ACWY, rabies and cholera.
Why it matters: Missing boosters or assuming you’re covered can be risky. Also, the pharmacist can avoid duplicates, thus saving you time, money and discomfort.
Destination-specific information
During your consultation your travel itinerary is reviewed so the pharmacist knows where you’re going, how long for, what activities you’ll do, what your accommodation is like, and whether you’ll be visiting rural versus urban areas. This helps decide:
- Which vaccinations you need
- Whether malaria tablets are required
- And what other precautions to take (e.g., insect bites, food/water safety, altitude, or cold weather).
Why it matters: A “one-size-fits-all” travel vaccine checklist could mean you miss out on vital protection. A specialist pharmacist identifies the risks you face and advises accordingly.
Vaccinations & malaria prevention offered on site
You’ll have access to a wide range of travel and occupational vaccinations: cholera; hepatitis A; hepatitis B; Japanese encephalitis; meningitis ACWY; rabies; tick-borne encephalitis; typhoid; and yellow fever. Also, if malaria is relevant for your trip, you’ll be given options for antimalarial tablets and advice.
Why it matters: Getting vaccinated and picking up any needed malaria prevention in one place means fewer separate clinic visits, and you’ll leave feeling confident you’re covered.
How soon should I book travel vaccines?
Because some vaccines require multiple doses, or time to become fully effective, the sooner you book the better. Your pharmacist will advise when you need to attend in relation to your departure date. Bringing your itinerary and history helps speed up the process.
Why it matters: Leaving it too late means you may not get full protection in time. A proper consultation helps avoid any last minute panics and risky decisions.
Clear information & ongoing support
Your pharmacist will explain side-effects, what to watch for, and how to stay healthy on your trip (e.g., insect bite avoidance, food/water hygiene, sun and altitude). They’ll also answer your questions.
Why it matters: By the time you board your flight you’ll not only have vaccines but also practical knowledge to reduce your risk of illness, and that means fewer interruptions to your holiday.
Tips for a smooth travel health consultation
- Book early: Ideally at least four to six weeks ahead of travel if possible.
- Bring your vaccination record and itinerary: Exactly what the clinic asks for.
- Be honest about your plans: Tell the pharmacist about all your destinations, length of stay, accommodation type and activities.
- Ask questions: If you’re unsure about malaria, insect repellent, altitude, or winter sun vs ski travel, the pharmacist is there to help.
- Ask for a travel health kit: Your pharmacist may also recommend items like insect repellent, sun‐cream, basic first aid, hand sanitiser etc. Good to pick up whilst you’re there.
Peace of mind that your holiday starts on the right foot
A travel health consultation is far more than “just a jab”. It’s a tailored health plan for your trip, designed to protect you, keep things hassle-free and let you focus on the fun. If you’ve a holiday in the pipeline, book your travel health consultation now and go with confidence.