You will need to make an appointment with one of the nurses, who will advise and guide you, AT LEAST 4 WEEKS before you intend to travel, as some vaccinations need booster doses and some take time to build up immunity.

However it is better to have the vaccination even if your departure is imminent.

NHS Vaccinations – the following vaccinations or combinations are available free:

Tetanus First Hepatitis A

Typhoid Polio

Diphtheria

Non NHS Vaccinations – the following are not available on the NHS and the listed charges apply.

Hepatitis A booster £20

Hepatitis B £15 or £45 for a course of 3 injections

Meningitis £20

Malaria(private prescription) £12

Multi destination malaria advice £10

Rabies(course of 3 injections) £100

All fees to be paid at the time of vaccination.

Cheques to be made payable to Dr Carolynne Christie.

There are a number of drug regimes available.

The best one to use varies with the destination and time of year you are travelling.

You should discuss this with the nurse. If you need a private prescription she will arrange it. If a doctor is available to sign the prescription you can take it with you. If not you can collect it 48 hours later.

You then also have to pay the chemist the cost of the drug.

If we are unable to meet your vaccination needs you may wish to try a private company. You should note that their charges are significantly higher than ours and the one we offer free under the NHS they will charge for.

These are available from the nurse at a cost of £12.

They contain the following:

1 pair latex gloves 6 pre-injection wipes

1 pack skin closures 1 4/0 suture

1 non adherent dressing 10cm 1 non adherent dressing 5cm

2 needles 21g 2 needles 23g

2 needles 25g 3 syringes 2ml

3 syringes 5ml 1 infusion canula

1 dental needle