Our nurses offer a full advisory service for those travelling abroad.
If you are planning to travel abroad this year, you may need to be vaccinated against serious infectious diseases found overseas. These may be vaccines that are not included in the UK routine vaccination programme.
Catshill Village Surgery can provide free NHS vaccinations and travel health advice, which is specific to the country you are visiting. This includes
- Diptheria, Tetanus and Polio
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Cholera
A pre-travel risk assessment form must be filled in and returned at least 6 weeks before departure, as some vaccines need to be given well in advance to allow your body to develop immunity.
The practice nurse, Jo or Helen, will refer to the national guidelines and check the patient’s vaccination records. They will identify if any vaccines are required and if there are other risks to health, considering medical history and medication. If vaccines are required that cannot be given on the NHS, such as Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis or Rabies, then it may be necessary for you to source these vaccines privately.
Some countries require certification for proof of vaccine, such Yellow Fever and Polio. It is important that you consider this before travel and allow sufficient time for arrangements to be made.
Pre-Travel Risk Assessment
Please print and complete the following form; then return it to the practice. You will be asked to contact the surgery a few days after completing the Travel Questionnaire to find out the vaccinations required and to make an appointment with the nurse.
Alternatively you can ring or visit the surgery to obtain the form.
Travel Vaccines
Vaccines ideally need to be given at least 6 – 8 weeks before departure if possible. Vaccines need time to take effect and some may require a course over several weeks.
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.
Travel Vaccination Prices
Travel advice is covered by the NHS, however some vaccinations and prescriptions are only available privately.
Further Information
The following websites will give you additional travel advice.