Why Should I Visit a Travel Clinic?
Travelling abroad is an exciting experience, but it is essential to take precautions to protect your health before you go. Many destinations require specific vaccinations, malaria prevention, or travel health advice to ensure you stay safe. At Heald Green Pharmacy, our travel clinic provides expert advice, vaccinations, and medications tailored to your destination and individual needs.
Why Visit a Travel Clinic?
Different countries present different health risks, from infectious diseases to food and water safety concerns. A travel clinic helps you prepare for your trip by:
–> Providing vaccinations against diseases such as hepatitis, typhoid, and yellow fever.
–> Offering malaria prevention medication if you are travelling to a high-risk area.
–> Advising on food and water safety to prevent stomach illnesses.
–> Recommending travel essentials such as insect repellents and sun protection.
Travel Vaccinations Available
At Heald Green Pharmacy, we offer a comprehensive range of travel vaccinations to protect you from common diseases abroad. Some of the key vaccinations include:
–> Hepatitis A & B – Protects against liver infections caused by contaminated food and water or blood exposure.
–> Typhoid – Prevents a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water.
–> Yellow Fever – Required for travel to certain countries in South America and Africa.
–> Rabies – Recommended if you will be spending time in rural areas or working with animals.
–> Cholera – Protects against a severe bacterial infection spread through contaminated water.
–> Meningitis ACWY – Often required for travellers visiting parts of Africa and Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah.
We also provide routine vaccinations such as tetanus, diphtheria, and polio boosters to ensure you are fully protected.
Malaria Prevention
If you are travelling to an area where malaria is present, taking preventive medication is essential. Our pharmacists can advise you on the most suitable anti-malarial tablets, including:
–> Malarone – Taken daily, well-tolerated, and effective in many malaria-risk regions.
–> Doxycycline – A cost-effective option, taken daily before, during, and after travel.
–> Lariam – A weekly dose, suitable for longer trips but with potential side effects.
It is also important to take precautions such as using insect repellents, wearing long sleeves in the evening, and sleeping under a mosquito net where necessary.
Travel Health Advice
In addition to vaccinations and malaria prevention, our travel clinic provides essential advice on staying healthy abroad, including:
–> Food and Water Safety – Tips on avoiding contaminated food and drinks to prevent stomach illnesses.
–> Sun Protection – Advice on preventing sunburn and dehydration in hot climates.
–> Altitude Sickness – Guidance for travellers visiting high-altitude destinations.
–> Jet Lag Management – Tips to adjust to new time zones more effectively.
Book Your Travel Consultation
Preparing for your trip in advance is crucial, as some vaccinations require multiple doses or need time to become effective. We recommend booking a travel health consultation at least six weeks before your departure.
Our pharmacists will assess your travel plans, provide tailored advice, and administer any necessary vaccinations or medications.
Speak to Our Pharmacist
If you are planning to travel abroad, contact Heald Green Pharmacy for expert travel health advice, vaccinations, and essential travel medications. Our experienced team is here to ensure you stay healthy and enjoy your trip.
For more travel health information, visit the NHS Fit for Travel website: NHS Travel Health Advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at the questions we get asked the most
We can provide treatment for a range of conditions, including weight management, travel health, minor infections, skin conditions, ear health, and more. Our pharmacist prescribers can issue prescriptions where appropriate, and we operate under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) for specific treatments.
Appointments must be booked via our online booking calendar. Simply select the service you need, choose a suitable time, and confirm your appointment.
Yes! We offer both online and in-store consultations. Our pharmacist prescribers can assess your condition and recommend treatments through a secure online consultation, saving you time and hassle.
Once your consultation is complete, you can either collect your medication in-store or have it delivered to your home for convenience.
If a payment is required, we can send you a secure payment link, allowing you to pay online quickly and easily before receiving your treatment. Or, you can pay in store.
A Pharmacist Prescriber is a qualified pharmacist who can assess medical conditions, prescribe treatments, and issue prescriptions without needing a GP appointment. This allows for faster access to treatment.
PGDs allow our pharmacists to provide certain prescription-only medicines without a GP prescription. This means you can receive treatment for common conditions like weight loss, travel vaccinations, minor infections, and more, directly from our pharmacy.
No, you don’t need a referral. Our pharmacists are qualified to assess, prescribe, and dispense medications for a variety of conditions, meaning you can receive treatment quickly without seeing a GP.
Most medications can be dispensed immediately after your consultation if collected in-store. If you choose delivery, we aim to dispatch your medication within 24–48 hours, depending on delivery.
