Travel Vaccinations

[AndyandJo]

Hi, can anyone tell me if you can get travel vaccinations done at a local GP or do you have to go to a designated clinic?

Thank you

[jo and scott]

Hi, can anyone tell me if you can get travel vaccinations done at a local GP or do you have to go to a designated clinic?

Thank you

 

I wasn't aware that you had to have injections ! eek !!

 

really ??? what ones !

 

thanks.

[AndyandJo]

Not for Oz! I'm off to visit my new Grandsons in Thailand so need jabs for there.

[verystormy]

You can get them at your GP and it is usually cheaper that way. If you are having yellow fever and if it is a designated area for mandatory yellow fever, then do make sure you have your card. To keep it safe, i keep mine stapled in my passport. The advantage of using a travel clinic is that they will keep track of when you need them again and let you know.

 

If you are going to northern /tropical areas you will need anti malarial. There are a range of products on the market, but i would strogly advise you consider malerone. It is the most expensive but it has far less side effects, particularly if taken with a meal that contains a bit of fat, or with a yougart.

[AndyandJo]

Thanks for that - I did have them in the UK but didn't do the follow up for Hep A which would have had me covered for the next 15+ years.