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We have four locations across London, and our friendly and experienced team is always happy to answer any questions you may have about our travel vaccination and healthcare services.
Call Us
020 8856 1104
Email Us
info@londontraveljab.co.uk
Hours
Mon-Fri: 9am-6:30pm
Sat : 9am-1pm
Location
We are in South East London &
South West London
SE3 8RP & SW2 4ES
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Our Locations
Masters Pharmacy
London
SE3 8RP
Charlton Pharmacy
229 – Charlton Road,
London
SE7 7 ED
New Park Pharmacy
85 – NewPark Road,
London
SW2 4ES
Kingshield Pharmacy
387 – Brixton Road,
London
SW9 7DE
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start thinking about the vaccines I need?
If possible, see the GP or a private 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.
And some vaccines involve a number of doses spread over several weeks or months.
You may be more at risk of some diseases, for example, if you’re:
- travelling in rural areas
- backpacking
- staying in hostels or camping
- on a long trip rather than a package holiday
If you have a pre-existing health problem, this may make you more at risk of infection or complications from a travel-related illness.
Which travel vaccines do I need?
You can find out which vaccinations are necessary or recommended for the areas by speaking with one of our travel clinicians.
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.
Saudi Arabia requires proof of vaccination against certain types of meningitis for visitors arriving for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.
Even if an ICVP is not required, it’s still a good idea to take a record of the vaccinations you have had with you.
Other things to consider
There are other things to consider when planning your travel vaccinations, including:
- your age and health – you may be more vulnerable to infection than others; some vaccines cannot be given to people with certain medical conditions
- working as an aid worker – you may come into contact with more diseases in a refugee camp or helping after a natural disaster
- working in a medical setting – a doctor, nurse or another healthcare worker may require additional vaccinations
- contact with animals – you may be more at risk of getting diseases spread by animals, such as rabies
If you’re only travelling to countries in northern and central Europe, North America or Australia, you’re unlikely to need any vaccinations.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Speak to a GP before having any vaccinations if:
- you’re pregnant
- you think you might be pregnant
- you’re breastfeeding
In many cases, it’s unlikely a vaccine given while you’re pregnant or breastfeeding will cause problems for the baby.
But the GP will be able to give you further advice about this.
Non-travel vaccines
As well as getting any travel vaccinations you need, it’s also a good opportunity to make sure your other UK vaccinations are up-to-date and have booster vaccines if necessary.
If you have any records of your vaccinations, let the GP know what you have had previously.
People in certain risk groups may be offered extra vaccines.
These include vaccinations against diseases such as:
- Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Flu
- Chickenpox
Are there any side effects of the vaccinations?
As with any vaccination, there may be some side effects. These can include pain, redness, swelling at the injection site, and fever. Serious side effects are rare, and our clinicians will advise you on how to manage any side effects.