Travel Clinic in Wareham
Are you about to head off on your gap year of travel? Are you getting ready for your spiritual journey to Mecca for Hajj or Umrah? Or are you jetting off for a few days on a business trip to a more exotic country?
Wherever you are going in this world, the MEDSCLINIC Travel Clinic in Wareham is here to keep you safe and protected along your way.
Why are travel vaccinations important?
When you travel to a more exotic country, you may be exposed to pathogens that your body does not have protection against. We call this protection “immunity”, hence the word “immunisations”. This may lead to infection and disease, for example, Hepatitis A , Typhoid, Rabies or Yellow Fever which will, of course, lead to illness.
When traveling, it’s crucial to consider vaccinations or antimalarial tablets. The hygiene standards in the countries you visit may differ from those in the United Kingdom. Therefore, we recommend vaccinations to protect you against health risks from food, water, animals, mosquitoes, and environmental factors.
We commonly recommend the following vaccinations:
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- Rabies
- Tetanus Booster
Additionally, there are other important vaccines we may recommend based on your individual travel plans, activities, entry requirements and health needs:
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Tick-borne Encephalitis
- Yellow Fever
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Meningitis ACYW
In some cases, these illnesses can be very severe or even fatal. By having a vaccination and antimalarials before you travel, you will develop protection against them. This is extremely important because some of these diseases are often life-threatening.
How do travel vaccines work?
Travel vaccines work in very similar ways to each other and there are many different types that provide immunity against a variety of diseases. Essentially, you’re injected with a solution that mimics the invading pathogen of the disease. This will then stimulate your immune system to produce antibodies (white blood cells) that are designed to fight off the specific infection. Therefore, if you’re ever exposed to the bacteria or virus, your defence system will kill it before any harm can be done to you.
Ideally, you should get vaccinated at least 21 days (sometimes more for others such as the Rabies vaccine) before you travel to your destination. This will ensure that your body has time to produce all the antibodies needed for maximum protection.
MEDSCLINIC Travel Clinic is protecting people in Wareham and the surrounding areas.
Our pharmacists at MEDSCLINIC Travel Clinic are fully trained to administer travel vaccinations of all types and prescribe antimalarial medication. We also give you thorough, up-to-date health advice and information ahead of your travels so that you’re fully aware of the risks involved before you depart.
Vaccination Price List
| Vaccination Name | Price per dose | Doses required | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholera | £34 | 2 | £68 |
| Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio | £35 | 1 | £35 |
| Hepatitis A | £55 | 2 (6 months apart) | £110 |
| Hepatitis B | £35 | 3 | £105 |
| Hepatitis B (paediatric) | £27 | 3 | £81 |
| Combined Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B | £80 | 3 or 4 | £240 |
| Combined Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B (paediatric) | £45 | 2 or 3 | £135 |
| Combined Hepatitis A and Typhoid | £80 | 1 | £80 |
| Japanese Encephalitis | £98 | 2 | £196 |
| Meningitis ACWY | £55 | 1 | £55 |
| MMR | £45 | Dependant | £45 |
| Rabies | £73 | 3 | £219 |
| Tick-borne Encephalitis | £65 | 2 or 3 | £130 |
| Tick-borne Encephalitis (paediatric) | £65 | 2 or 3 | £130 |
| Typhoid (injection) | £38 | 1 | £38 |
| Typhoid (oral, price for full course of 3) | N/A | 1 (course of 3 provided) | £38 |
| Yellow Fever | £72 | 1 | £72 |
| Yellow Fever Certificate (replacement) | N/A | 1 | £15 |
Malaria Tablets Price List
| Name | Course/Duration/Price |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline | from £0.65 per tablet – take one tablet per day from two days before you travel and continue for four weeks after your return. |
| Malarone | From £3.00 per tablet – take one every day from two days before you travel and continue for 7 days after your return |
| Chloroquine and Proguanil | £15.85 per pack – dosage dependant on weight. For adults over 45kg, take one Chloroquine tablet per week. |
Vaccination Requirements & Schedule
- Hepatitis A – Two injection course at least 6 months apart, provides protection for 25 years.
- Typhoid – One injection course every 3 years.
- Cholera – Two sachets taken six weeks apart, covers 2 years.
- Hepatitis B – Initial course of three injections, with periodic boosters every five years.
- Japanese Encephalitis – Two injection course, 28 days apart, followed by a booster after one year.
- Rabies – Three injection course, from day 1 to 28, with one booster every 10 years.
- Tick-Borne Encephalitis – Two injection course at least one month apart, followed by a third injection for longer protection, lasting 3 years.
- Yellow Fever Vaccine (Live) – One injection for lifetime protection.
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio – After NHS childhood vaccination, one injection every 10 years.
- MMR (Live) – Two doses as part of NHS childhood vaccination, lasts a lifetime.
- Meningitis ACYW – One injection, with a booster every five years.
