Please click on the region that you will be traveling to under “Destination” above for more details about the vaccinations and medicine you are recommended to have.
We at Heathrow Medical Travel clinic have on site all the medicines and vaccinations that you will require .
You can also get up to date information from the World Health Organisation website http://www.who.int/ith/vaccines/en/
Tick-Borne encephalitis – mainly found in the forested areas, parts of China, Russia. Transmitted via consumption of unpasteurised milk products or the bite of a tick. Transmission season April – October (course of two injections two weeks apart with a booster at 5-12 months).
Hepatitis B (3 injections over either 3 weeks, 3 months or 6 months) spread through bodily fluids, life time infection.
Typhoid (required every 3 years).
Hepatitis A (2 required for 25 year protection, ideally 6-12 months apart but can be up to 5 years).
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio in general every 10 years (check if you had one at school between 13-18 known as the school leavers jab).
Rabies (3 doses over a month day 1,7 21-28) transmitted by the bite of mammals, this is dependent on itinerary but is becoming more important as there is a worldwide shortage of the treatment if un vaccinated.
Japanese encephalitis (2 doses over a month 28 days apart approximately.) this is for rural travel, it is transmitted by mosquitoes with the host being pigs and wading birds.
Hepatitis B (3 injections over either 3 weeks, 3 months or 6 months) spread through bodily fluids, life time infection.
Malaria
If you are travelling to an area with a risk of malaria we recommended to take antimalarial tablets to prevent you from becoming infected. Be sure to also use repellent and mosquito nets to increase your level of safety. There are a range of different antimalarial tablets that will be prescribed to travellers based on several factors, including: destination, medical history, family history, current medications, previous problems with anti-malarial tablets, age, and pregnancy. We will recommend the most suitable type.
Being aware of your risk is a huge factor in protecting yourself from the disease, so be sure to speak to one of us while planning your trip.
Typhoid (required every 3 years).
Hepatitis A (2 required for 25 year protection, ideally 6-12 months apart but can be up to 5 years).
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio in general every 10 years (check if you had one at school between 13-18 known as the school leavers jab).
Rabies (3 doses over a month day 1,7 21-28) transmitted by the bite of mammals, this is dependent on itinerary but is becoming more important as there is a worldwide shortage of the treatment if un vaccinated.
Japanese encephalitis (2 doses over a month 28 days apart approximately.) this is for rural travel, it is transmitted by mosquitoes with the host being pigs and wading birds.
Hepatitis B (3 injections over either 3 weeks, 3 months or 6 months) spread through bodily fluids, life time infection.
Malaria
If you are travelling to an area with a risk of malaria we recommended to take antimalarial tablets to prevent you from becoming infected. Be sure to also use repellent and mosquito nets to increase your level of safety. There are a range of different antimalarial tablets that will be prescribed to travellers based on several factors, including: destination, medical history, family history, current medications, previous problems with anti-malarial tablets, age, and pregnancy. We will recommend the most suitable type.
Being aware of your risk is a huge factor in protecting yourself from the disease, so be sure to speak to one of us while planning your trip.
Typhoid (required every 3 years).
Hepatitis A (2 required for 25 year protection, ideally 6-12 months apart but can be up to 5 years).
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio in general every 10 years (check if you had one at school between 13-18 known as the school leavers jab).
Rabies (3 doses over a month day 1,7 21-28) transmitted by the bite of mammals, this is dependent on itinerary but is becoming more important as there is a worldwide shortage of the treatment if un vaccinated.
Japanese encephalitis (2 doses over a month 28 days apart approximately.) this is for rural travel, it is transmitted by mosquitoes with the host being pigs and wading birds.
Hepatitis B (3 injections over either 3 weeks, 3 months or 6 months) spread through bodily fluids, life time infection.
Malaria
If you are travelling to an area with a risk of malaria we recommended to take antimalarial tablets to prevent you from becoming infected. Be sure to also use repellent and mosquito nets to increase your level of safety. There are a range of different antimalarial tablets that will be prescribed to travellers based on several factors, including: destination, medical history, family history, current medications, previous problems with anti-malarial tablets, age, and pregnancy. We will recommend the most suitable type.
Being aware of your risk is a huge factor in protecting yourself from the disease, so be sure to speak to one of us while planning your trip.
Typhoid (required every 3 years).
Hepatitis A (2 required for 25 year protection, ideally 6-12 months apart but can be up to 5 years).
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio in general every 10 years (check if you had one at school between 13-18 known as the school leavers jab).
Rabies (3 doses over a month day 1,7 21-28) transmitted by the bite of mammals, this is dependent on itinerary but is becoming more important as there is a worldwide shortage of the treatment if un vaccinated.
Yellow fever (required every 10 years, certificate is required for entry to some countries).
Meningitis ACWY (particularly prevalent across Sub Saharan Africa (lasts for 5 years).
Hepatitis B (3 injections over either 3 weeks, 3 months or 6 months) spread through bodily fluids, life time infection.
Malaria
If you are travelling to an area with a risk of malaria we recommended to take antimalarial tablets to prevent you from becoming infected. Be sure to also use repellent and mosquito nets to increase your level of safety. There are a range of different antimalarial tablets that will be prescribed to travellers based on several factors, including: destination, medical history, family history, current medications, previous problems with anti-malarial tablets, age, and pregnancy. We will recommend the most suitable type.
Being aware of your risk is a huge factor in protecting yourself from the disease, so be sure to speak to one of us while planning your trip.