Vaccinations and travel health

Travel vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible at the practice. at least 6-8 weeks before you travel. A second appointment may be required with the practice nurse if necessary. The vaccines may have to be ordered as they may not be in stock due to manufacturing delays.

Please select the region you are travelling to for further information.

Africa
Central Asia
East Asia
Australasia & Pacific
Caribbean
Central America
Europe & Russia
Middle East
North America
South America & Antarctica

Further Travel Information

The following websites will give you additional travel advice:

Flu immunisation

You may be invited for a flu jab if you are:

over 65 years of age
pregnant

or have:

a serious heart or chest complaint, including asthma
serious kidney disease
diabetes
lowered immunity due to disease or treatment such as steroid medication or cancer treatment
if you have ever had a stroke

We will contact you directly if you are eligible.

Childhood Immunisations

Ideally, children should have their jabs at the right age to protect them as early as possible and minimise the risk of infection.

Find out which jabs your child needs, when they need them, and what the benefits of each jab are here:

Please call the surgery to make an appointment:

Contact us to book your immunisations

Shingles

The shingles vaccination protects against a shingle, a common rash that can be serious for those who are older or who have a severely weakened immune system.

It is recommended for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system.