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.
Please contact the surgery and ask for a travel vaccination questionnaire. When you return your form , our practice nurse will assess what vaccinations you need, we will then book you a telephone appointment to discuss the results. Windmill Health Centre is only able to supply NHS vaccinations; if you need the NHS vaccinations please book the next available appointment with a Practice Nurse. If the next available appointment is not soon enough for your travel needs then you will need to pay for the injections at the travel clinic or pharmacy. If you have a pre-existing health problem, this may make you more at risk of infection or complications from a travel-related illness.Some vaccines need to be given well in advance to allow your immunity to build up and can 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
You can also get advice from a pharmacy or a private travel clinic https://www.masta-travel-health.com
