Do You Need A Cholera Vaccine To Travel?

In March 2025, four cases of cholera were reported in the UK, but it must be pointed out that it is not an outbreak, there is no risk of harm that you will contract it in the UK, and the risks of contracting cholera are very low.  These odds lower to close to...

When Do You Need A Rabies Vaccination?

After you have booked your holiday, some of the first people you should tell are at your local travel health clinic, as they can advise you on any medications you might need to take, any prescription medicines you cannot take with you on holiday and any vaccinations...

Do You Need A Typhoid Fever Vaccination?

Whilst there are several vaccinations that are provided to young children, teenagers and older adults, there are other immunisations that you may need when travelling on your holidays accessible through a local travel clinic. These are typically required if you are...

How Did A Flawed Over The Counter Medicine Redeem Itself?

When a medicine is prescribed and then dispensed using an electronic prescription service, the drug in question is prescribed because it is safe to use as directed in the doses provided, effective for treating the condition in question and appropriate for the person...

How Do You Dispose Of Unwanted Prescription Medicines Safely?

Typically, prescriptions are written up by doctors and dispensed by pharmacies based on the principle that everything that is prescribed will ultimately end up being used. Pharmacies will take great pains to avoid supplying too much or too little of the medicines...

Not Big In Japan: How To Avoid Japanese Encephalitis

If you are travelling overseas, there will be all sorts of health threats you may encounter that are not present in the UK. This means you might visit our travel health clinic seeking jabs for a range of possible diseases, as well as other medication for different...