Travel Vaccinations and advice

Vaccinations

If you're planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.

Our practice nurses are available by appointment to offer medical advice regarding travel and vaccinations where appropriate. 

These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Travel Risk Assessment

We offer a full travel and advice immunisation service. If you are travelling abroad please complete our Travel Risk Assessment Form in plenty of time (We recommend 6-8 weeks) before your journey. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

You can also collect a travel questionnaire from reception. This should be completed and returned to reception. The Practice Nurse will then check your records and make an entry on the computer as to what vaccinations or anti Malaria treatment you require. You should ring the surgery 3 days after bringing in the form and, where appropriate, make an appointment with the practice nurse for your travel vaccinations. 

Find our more about Travel Vaccinations on nhs.uk.

Which travel vaccines do I need?

You can find out which vaccinations are necessary or recommended for the areas you'll be visiting on these websites:

Some countries require proof of vaccination (for example, for polio or yellow fever vaccination), which must be documented on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) before you enter or when you leave a country.

Find out more about the vaccines available for travellers abroad.

Foreign travel advice

Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings.

Page last reviewed: 07 July 2026
Page created: 03 June 2026