Travel Vaccinations

Are you preparing for your upcoming journey, whether it's a gap year adventure, a spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca for Hajj or Umrah, or a business trip to an exotic destination? No matter where you're headed, our Travel Clinic is dedicated to safeguarding your health throughout your travels.

Why are travel vaccinations important?

Travelling to exotic countries can expose you to pathogens your body lacks protection against. We call this protection “immunity”, hence the word “immunisations”. This may lead to infection and disease, for example, Hepatitis A or Yellow Fever which will, of course, lead to illness.

In some cases, these illnesses can be very severe or even fatal. By having a vaccination, or multiple before you travel, you will develop protection against them. This is extremely important because some of these diseases are often life-threatening.

How do travel vaccines work?

Travel vaccines function similarly, offering immunity against various diseases, with many types available.

Essentially, we inject a solution into you, mimicking the invading pathogen of the disease. This process triggers your immune system to create antibodies (white blood cells) specifically designed to fight the infection. Therefore, if you ever encounter a bacteria or virus in the future, your defence system will destroy it before it can harm you.

When to get your travel vaccines

Ideally, you should receive the vaccine at least 21 days (sometimes more for others like the Rabies vaccine) before your travel to the destination. This will ensure that your body has time to produce all the antibodies needed for maximum protection.

Malaria treatment

Malaria treatments have advanced significantly, offering effective options for combating this potentially life-threatening disease. The primary approach involves antimalarial medications, which target the Plasmodium parasites responsible for malaria. ACTs are the gold standard for treating uncomplicated malaria, combining these with partner drugs to enhance efficacy and reduce resistance risk. They are the preferred treatment for severe malaria. Other medications may be used depending on the malaria strain and region. Additionally, preventive measures, including prophylactic antimalarials for travellers and vector control strategies, play a crucial role in reducing malaria transmission. Always consult healthcare professionals for personalised treatment plans and follow-up care to ensure the best outcomes in malaria management.

Price list

Our goal is to deliver high-quality healthcare at prices that remain accessible. We work hard to keep our services cost-effective for our patients. Below is a full list of the vaccinations we provide:

Vaccine	Price
Cholera	£75 total 1 dose
Cholera two dose course	£38 per dose 2 doses total £76
Dengue	£87 per dose 1 dose
Diphtheria Tetanus and Polio	£35 per dose 1 dose
Diphtheria Tetanus and Pertussis	£80 per dose 1 dose
Hepatitis A	£56 per dose 1 dose
Hepatitis B	£36 per dose 3 or 4 doses
Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B	£65 per dose 3 or 4 doses
Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Paediatric	£40 per dose 2 or 3 doses
Japanese Encephalitis	£119 per dose 2 doses
Meningitis ACWY Conjugated	£60 per dose 1 dose
Measles Mumps and Rubella MMR	£35 per dose 2 doses
Rabies	£85 per dose 3 doses
Tick-borne Encephalitis TBE	£68 per dose 2 or 3 doses
Tick-borne Encephalitis TBE Paediatric	£56 per dose 2 or 3 doses
Typhoid injection	£40 per dose 1 dose
Malaria Treatment	TBC
Replacement International Certificate of Vaccine Prophylaxis or Certificate of Exemption	£20

Book Your Travel Clinic Consultation

Southdowns Pharmacy Group's Travel Clinic is protecting people and the surrounding areas.

Our pharmacists at Southdowns Pharmacy Group are fully trained to administer travel vaccinations of all types and prescribe antimalarial medication. We also provide you with comprehensive, up-to-date health advice and information before your travels, ensuring that you are fully aware of the risks involved before your departure.

Get in touch if you have any questions.