Trusted 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?
Travelers to more exotic countries may encounter pathogens against which their bodies have no protection. 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 travelling, 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
- Dengue
- Chikungunya
- Tetanus
- Pertussis
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 per dose | Doses in course | Course price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholera | £50 | 2 | £100 |
| Combined diphtheria, tetanus and polio | £45 | 1 | £45 |
| Pertussis | £70 | 1 | £70 |
| Hepatitis A | £75 | 2, six months apart | £150 |
| Hepatitis A Junior | £60 | 2, six months apart | £120 |
| Hepatitis B | £65 | 3 | £195 |
| Hepatitis B (paediatric) | £35 | 3 | £105 |
| Combined hepatitis A and hepatitis B | £80 | 3 or 4 | £240 or £320 |
| Combined hepatitis A and hepatitis B (paediatric) | £45 | 2 or 3 | £90 or £135 |
| Combined hepatitis A and typhoid | £90 | 1 | £90 |
| Japanese encephalitis | £125 | 2 | £250 |
| Meningitis ACWY, including certificate | £90 | 1 | £90 |
| Meningitis B Group | £125 | 2 injections, four weeks apart | £250 |
| MMR | £45 | Depends on vaccination history | From £45 |
| Rabies (regularly available brands) | £85 | 3 | £255 |
| Rabies (Verorab special brand) | £125 | 3 | £375 |
| Tick-borne encephalitis | £65 | 2 or 3 | £130 or £195 |
| Tick-borne encephalitis (paediatric) | £65 | 2 or 3 | £130 or £195 |
| Typhoid (injection) | £45 | 1 | £45 |
| Typhoid (oral) | £45 per course | 3 capsules | £40 |
| Yellow fever | £100 | 1 | £100 |
| Yellow fever certificate replacement | £35 per certificate | Not applicable | £35 |
| Chikungunya | £180 | 1 | £180 |
| Dengue (Qdenga)* | £125 | 2, three months apart | £250 |
Malaria Tablets Price List
| Name | Course/Duration/Price |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline | from £1.35 per tablet – take one tablet per day from two days before you travel and continue for four weeks after your return. |
| Malarone | From £3.50 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. |
We charge a minimum consultation fee of £20. If you decide to proceed with any vaccination or antimalarial medication, this fee will be deducted from the final cost — you will only need to pay the remaining balance.
