Travelling abroad means encountering unfamiliar places and situations which may carry unexpected risks. 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. Vaccinations are available to protect
you against infections such as yellow fever, typhoid and hepatitis A.
Which travel vaccines are free?
The following travel vaccines are available free on the NHS. These vaccines are free because they protect against diseases thought to represent the greatest risk to public health if they were brought into the country:
- polio (given as a combined diphtheria/tetanus/polio jab)
- typhoid
- hepatitis A
- cholera
Which travel vaccines will I have to pay for?
You'll have to pay for travel vaccinations against:
The cost of travel vaccines that aren't available on the NHS will vary, depending on the vaccine and number of doses you need. It's worth considering this when budgeting for your trip.
Where do I get my travel vaccines?
Travel advice can be obtained from:
- A private travel vaccination clinic
- Any pharmacy offering travel healthcare services
You should contact the travel clinic at least 8 weeks before you're due to travel. Some vaccines need to be given well in advance to allow your body to develop immunity. Some vaccines involve a number of doses spread over several weeks or months.
Fortrose Medical Practice does not offer travel advice. If you require a vaccine for polio, typhoid, hepatitis A or cholera please contact the Practice and make an appointment with the Practice nurse for these vaccines.
Further information can also be found at www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations
If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you may need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. To determine whether an appointment is needed patients are asked to complete and return the travel questionnaire below. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.
Once the questionnaire has been completed email to pmg.burnley@nhs.net Forms must be received at least 6 weeks before travel. Please complete a separate form for each traveller registered at the practice, including children. If you are unable to complete and return the form online, please return a paper copy to Reception. Following review of the form(s) if vaccinations are required, you will be contacted to make these appointments."
There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the link below
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
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 Health Questionnaire
To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form and return it at least 6 weeks before travel to pmg.burnley@nhs.net. Alternatively you may print the form and return it to the reception. One form to be completed per traveller registered with the Practice.
Travel Questionnaire
Travelling in Europe
If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday. To visit please click:- http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)