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Travel clinic

Travel vaccinations at Rumsey Pharmacy

Tell us where and when you are going. Our pharmacist recommends the vaccines and travel medicines you need, then gives them here in the pharmacy.

Priced per vaccine, e.g. hepatitis A £35, typhoid and cholera available

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  • Advice for your destination and itinerary
  • Vaccines given in a private consultation room
  • Hepatitis A and B, typhoid, rabies, cholera and more
  • Malaria tablet advice where you need it
  • Book 6 to 8 weeks before you travel where possible
A pharmacist talking a traveller through their vaccines

Travel clinic

The right vaccines

We recommend only the vaccines you need and explain each one before it is given.

A pharmacist welcoming a patient to the consultation room

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Travel with peace of mind

Book a travel consultation and get your vaccines sorted in one visit.

Inside the pharmacy

Seen in a private roomYour appointment takes place in our consultation room, away from the shop floor.

Your appointment

How our travel clinic works

Every trip is different. We look at where you are going, how long for and your health, then agree a plan with you.

  1. Your destination firstWe check the latest travel health advice for every country on your route.
  2. The right vaccinesWe recommend only the vaccines you need and explain each one before it is given.
  3. Plan aheadSome vaccines need more than one dose, so book 6 to 8 weeks before you travel where you can.
  4. Travel medicinesAsk about malaria tablets and other travel medicines during your consultation.

Before your appointment

  • Have your travel dates and destinations ready
  • Bring any vaccination records you have
  • Tell us about any medicines, allergies or pregnancy

Afterwards

  • A sore arm for a day or two is common
  • Keep a record of the vaccines you have had
  • Book any further doses you need before you leave
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Safety information: If you feel unwell with a high temperature on the day of your appointment, please call us to rearrange. If you become unwell after travelling abroad, contact your GP or NHS 111 and mention where you have been.
A parent and child at the pharmacy

Travel vaccinations FAQs

Questions before you book?

Here are the things people ask us most. Anything else, just contact the pharmacy or pop in and ask the team.

  • How far ahead should I book?Ideally 6 to 8 weeks before you travel, because some vaccines need more than one dose. If you are leaving sooner, book anyway and we will do what we can.
  • Do I need a consultation first?Your appointment includes a travel consultation, where we check your trip and health before recommending vaccines.
  • Can I get malaria tablets?Yes, where they are suitable. We advise on the right option for your destination during the consultation.
  • Are travel vaccines free on the NHS?Some travel vaccines are free from your GP. Others are private. We can tell you which apply to your trip.
  • Can the whole family come together?Yes. Book an appointment for each person travelling.
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