Southdowns Pharmacy Group

Feeling tired all the time is one of those things people just push through. You tell yourself it’s the busy week, the bad sleep, the season changing. You make another cup of tea and carry on.  But what if it’s been going on for weeks? Or months? What if your legs feel oddly weak, your hands tingle, or your […]

Are you preparing to travel to Asia or the Western Pacific? Have you had any thoughts such as, ” Do I need Japanese encephalitis vaccine?” You may be focused on your travel plans, but it’s also important to think about possible health risks along the way. Among the questions you may ask yourself is whether you need the Japanese encephalitis vaccine.  Japanese encephalitis is […]

If you’re travelling abroad, here’s something most people don’t realise until it’s too late. Rabies doesn’t just come from obvious animal attacks. A small scratch from a stray dog or even a bat encounter you barely noticed can put your life at risk. Local clinics, like a pharmacy in Havant, can walk you through everything you need before you travel. Between 2000 and 2025, the UK reported seven cases of human rabies. […]

If you have been asking yourself, “Where can I get travel vaccines after CityDoc closed?” You are in the right place. CityDoc clinics are closing across the UK, leaving thousands of travellers without their booked appointments and mid-course vaccine schedules. If your trip is coming up in the next few months, the time to act […]

Got a safari booked? Fancy trekking through the Amazon? Planning an epic gap year? Whatever adventure you’ve lined up, you can’t skip the yellow fever vaccination for travel. This infection spreads through mosquito bites in tropical spots and causes anything from high temperatures to serious liver damage. Many countries won’t let you in without vaccination proof. Your International Certificate becomes as crucial as your passport at border control. According to, TravelHealthPro’s latest data shows South […]

Travelling abroad is exciting, but it can bring health risks as well, which are not common in the UK. Understanding about NHS travel vaccinations before you go helps keep you safe and meet entry requirements. Did you know? UK travel health advice shows that yellow fever is a risk in many parts of Africa and South America and that countries can refuse entry if you do not have the […]