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Travel Vaccinations

We offer a wide range of travel vaccinations at our pharmacy. If you need vaccinations for travel purposes

Yellow Fever Vaccines

We are a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination centre in Glasgow. We offer same day vaccination service.

Anti Malarial Tablets

You can now order your antimalarial medication from our online shop.

Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused

HPV Vaccination

We offer HPV vaccine at our pharmacy. 

From September 2019, all 12- and 13-year-olds in

MMR Vaccine

MMR is a safe and effective combined vaccine that protects against 3 separate illnesses – measles, mumps and

Chickenpox Vaccine

The chickenpox vaccine protects against the varicella zoster virus that causes chickenpox.

The chickenpox vaccine is

Travel Clinic Glasgow is the leading travel health and vaccinations clinic in Glasgow with locations on Argyle Street and Gartcosh. We provide a wide range of travel vaccinations, antimalarials and travel health advice to keep you healthy on your trip abroad. We are also a yellow fever designated centre and provide HPV and childhood vaccination services.

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Went there for my son's HPV vaccination. The team did a great job of making sure my son was calm and made it quick and less painful for him. Friendly and helpful.

reasonably priced travel vaccination service, friendly and professional. Convenient location for travel vaccinations in Glasgow.

Very good service. Got my travel vaccinations on the same day.

My colleague recommended them to me for yellow fever vaccinations. Friendly staff and good price. Very pleased

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Travel Medicine at the Brownlee Centre

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The Brownlee Travel Clinic is situated in the Brownlee Outpatients Department, lower ground, Brownlee Centre, Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0YN.

• The Travel Clinic is open on Wednesdays only between 9.30am and 12.30am and can only accept patients who live in the Great Glasgow and Clyde Health Board area.

Which Services are Available at the Travel Clinic?

The clinic offers both pre-travel advice and post-travel assessment of travellers who have returned unwell

Post-Travel Clinic

Returning travellers who are acutely unwell should contact their GP, NHS 111 or A&E.

Returning travellers who are not acutely unwell will be assessed but require a referral from a hospital doctor or from your GP. 

• No self-referrals will be accepted.

Pre-Travel Clinic

The Brownlee Pre-Travel Clinic is an appointment only service.

Appointments for pre-travel advice, vaccinations and antimalarial prescriptions are offered to travellers with complex itineraries and/or underlying health conditions that may require specialist advice, for example travellers who are:

• travelling to tropical areas and crossing 2 or more international borders
• travelling for the purpose of volunteering or humanitarian work
• travelling for occupational reasons
• travelling for 6 months or more
• pregnant or planning pregnancy prior to or during travel
• immunosuppressed or who are pre-immunosuppression

Whilst some vaccines are free of charge in line with current Health Board regulations there are some other vaccines and anti-malarial tablets that would incur a charge. This can be discussed whilst at your appointment.

• Debit or Credit cards are accepted for payment.
• Payment will be requested for each vaccine you receive on that day.
• You should be aware that, for some vaccines, multiple doses are required to get sufficient protection and it is necessary to spread these over a number of weeks.

Services that are NOT available at the Travel Clinic

The Brownlee Travel Clinic does not provide telephone advice to members of the public.

• Country by country advice for the public is available on the fitfortravel website.

The Brownlee Travel Clinic does not provide telephone advice for travel health professionals.

• Travel health professionals should direct queries to Public Health Scotland’s Travel Health Advice Line on 0141 300 1130 (Friday 9.30 – 11.30) or use the FAQs or forum on the TRAVAX website.

How can I make an appointment at the Brownlee Pre-Travel Clinic?

To ensure you will be offered an appointment you should either:

• Call NHSinform Helpline 0800 22 44 88 if you do not have internet access
• Click on the link ‘What do I need to know before I travel?’
• We cannot offer appointments to people outside Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board.
• These clinics will advise you of whether you are suitable to attend the Brownlee Pre-Travel Clinic.
• Please note that the travel clinic operates within a busy infectious disease outpatient department.

Non-Specialist Travel Clinics in Greater Glasgow and Clyde

For non-specialist clinics please go to Overseas Travel Vaccinations – NHSGGC .

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Glasgow Travel Clinic

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Information regarding Appointments at this clinic

Your clinic appointment will include a full consultation and risk assessment by a travel health specialist nurse. You will also receive any vaccinations, antimalarials and other essential travel products needed for your trip.

Please note the following:

• Children aged up to 15 years must have a parent/guardian present and able to complete the consultation on their behalf. Children aged 16 to 18 years must attend the consultation themselves.
• Ensure that you bring details of all current and historical medical and treatment to your appointment.
• This clinic reserves the right to charge a consultation fee for this service. Please see pricing for details.

Exclusions for this clinic:

Please be aware of the following exclusions at your chosen clinic which would prevent the nurse from being able to complete your appointment. A consultation fee would still apply. These exclusions include:

• BCG/TB Vaccine
• Mantoux Test

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Service available to children aged 2 months plus. No disabled access. Public Car park nearby.

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Glasgow (High St) Clinic: Travel Vaccinations

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Our CityDoc in-pharmacy clinic is located on Glasgow High Street. The pharmacy offers travel healthcare advice and travel vaccinations. If you are travelling to another country and are unsure of which vaccines you will need, make an appointment with our experienced travel vaccination advisor. We can offer a quick and easy booking system both online and by phone for your desired service as well as last minute and walk in appointments.

Please note, for NHS vaccination appointments you must call 0141 673 3003. These appointments cannot be booked online.

About the Clinic

Our travel health pharmacists in Glasgow High Street are experts in travel vaccines and travel health advice.

Travel Services

Take the worry out of travelling abroad by visiting our in-pharmacy travel clinic in High Street Pharmacy. We are here to advise and dispense vaccines should you require them, for your travel destination of choice.

For destination specific information click here

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Patients are required to pay a base fee of £20 at their appointment (£10 for additional person), chargeable on your 1 st appointment visit. This fee covers your necessary face to face consultation, prior to any treatment being given and does not form part of your treatment cost.

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CityDoc is an exclusive partner to Healthier Business Group, providing both blood testing and vaccines to healthcare workers for over 15 years. Please select the service you have been recommended below.

All vaccines are subject to a medical consultation, stock availability and a travel risk assessment.

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If you would like to book a travel vaccine or a general vaccine with our specialists, please continue below. No base fee is applied to Flu vaccinations.

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If you’re looking for travel vaccinations in Glasgow, Superdrug Travel Clinic Glasgow is the place to come.

We offer a full travel health service, run by our highly-trained nurse. The service is designed to fit your needs, so that you stay well when travelling abroad.

In store you will find friendly advice, vaccinations, malaria treatment, occupational health injections and sexual health services, including the HPV vaccination service. We are also happy to offer a range of health checks and blood testing services. See the full range on the services page.

We’re based on Sauciehall Street in the city centre, in the section between Hope Street and Wellington Street.

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The practice offers travel advice to patients travelling outwith the UK who may require vaccination. We would encourage you to check which vaccines may be required by checking the  Fit for Travel website .

Private Travel Clinics

Please note that we do not accept travel requests less than 2 weeks prior to travel .

We would advise you to contact a private travel clinic below. 

Prescriptions

If you require a prescription for vaccinations this will be ready to collect 3 working days following your appointment.

Mosquito Bite Avoidance for Travellers

In many tropical countries, mosquitoes can spread diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, West Nile, malaria, yellow fever and Zika. Here are five simple rules you should follow to reduce your risk of infections spread by mosquitoes.

Useful Travel Information Websites

The  Travel Health Organisations  section on this website has lots of useful links to help you.

Travel Vaccination Charges

We offer the travel health service . However, the NHS does not cover the cost of all the treatments you may need. Therefore, for some services you may need to pay additional charges.

Malaria Tablets are NOT provided on the NHS  and sometimes can be bought over the counter or may require a private prescription. The nurse can advise regarding this, or you could discuss with your pharmacist. REMEMBER some tablets have to be started at least one week before you travel, and you need continue to take them when you return to the UK for the advised length of time.

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All vaccinations including travel vaccines are completed out with the practice.

NHS GGC patients travelling abroad are advised to check Fit for Travel prior to contacting NHSGGC on: E-Mail: [email protected] or telephone: 0800 9176115

This service will appoint the patient for a Travel Health Risk Assessment, advice and any vaccinations required will be given. There are 4 Travel Vaccinations available as part of NHS provision: DTP, Typhoid, Hepatitis A and Cholera. Any other vaccinations will incur a fee. We ask that where possible patients give as much notice as possible for travel vaccinations requesting a minimum of 14 working days notice.

We advise patients to please follow the attached link for you to receive further information on how to arrange the vaccines you may require.

http://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/general-vaccinations/overseas-travel-vaccinations/

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Address: The Mirin Medical Practice 3 Glasgow Road Paisley PA1 3QS

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If you're planning to travel outside the UK, your travel health needs will depend on your individual situation, including:

• your destination
• how long you'll stay
• what you’ll be doing
• your general health

You should read the country specific advice for your planned destination(s) for information on advisable vaccinations, malaria and other health risks:

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If you think you need vaccines, malaria advice and/or tablets, you should have a travel health risk assessment.

A travel health risk assessment is also advisable for some people, even when vaccines or malaria tablets are not required. This includes:

• older people
• those with a weakened immune system
• those with long-term conditions that require medications
• pregnant women

This site only provides general guidance on travel health risks. For tailored advice for your individual situation, we recommend you make an appointment with a travel health professional.

To make an appointment for a travel health risk assessment:

• In Scotland , you should contact the NHS health board where you live.
• In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you should contact your NHS GP.

Ideally, you should book your appointment 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. This gives time for any vaccinations you might need to become fully effective.

• If your trip is sooner remember it is never too late to seek advice.

How to make an appointment in Scotland

You can make an appointment with a travel health professional via your local health board . Please be aware that your initial risk assessment may be over the phone or by video call.

If you need help to understand how to access a travel health risk assessment in Scotland, please call the NHS Inform helpline on 0800 22 44 88.

• The NHS Inform helpline is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. ​

Not sure which is your health board?

When you get in touch with your health board or the NHS Inform helpline you should let them know your postcode. This can save you time by making sure you are contacting the right health board.

It is helpful to keep a record of any vaccines you have received in the past, including as a child.

If available, you should bring your vaccination record with you to your travel health risk assessment appointment so that the health professional can determine if you need any boosters before travelling abroad.

• To request a report of vaccines held on your GP record, you should contact your GP practice.
• Proof of COVID vaccination can be obtained using the COVID Status app .

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• Email: [email protected]
• Website: NHS Borders Vaccination Service
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 01896 809 250 - call between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday-Friday

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• Website: NHS Dumfries & Galloway Travel Vaccinations
• Website: Fife Fit For Travel

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• Website: Travel Health Service NHS Forth Valley
• Website: Travel Vaccination | Vax Grampian

Greater Glasgow & Clyde

• Website: Greater Glasgow & Clyde Overseas Travel Vaccinations
• Website: NHS Highland Vaccination
• Contact your local GP for further information

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• Website: NHS Lanarkshire Travel Vaccinations
• Website: NHS Lothian Travel Clinics
• Website: Sutherlands Pharmacy to book an appointment
• Telephone: 01856 873240 (Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 17:30)
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 01595 743 319 (please leave a voicemail message)
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• Telephone: 01382 423 108 - call between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday-Friday 

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• Telephone: 0808 196 8383 - call between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday-Friday 

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New Public Transport Helpline For People Travelling to Vaccination Centres

Published: 27 january 2021, a new helpline has been set up to help people who need to travel to glasgow's covid 19 vaccination centres by public transport..

The Traveline Scotland phoneline went live this morning (Wednesday 27th) and will be staffed round-the-clock seven days a week.

Anyone with an appointment at one of Glasgow's vaccination centres, which open on Monday (Feb 1 st ), will be able to check the best way to get there if they need to use public transport.

With capacity on public transport constrained due to physical distancing requirements, we encourage people to leave space on public transport for those who need it most. If you don't have access to a car, or are unable to use active travel options, the helpline can assist with information on public transport.Information will be provided by a person - not an automated service.

Glasgow's vaccination centres are located at:-

• NHS Louisa Jordan on the Scottish Events Campus; Stobcross Road;
• Glasgow Club Donald Dewar, 220 Garscadden Road, Drumchapel;
• Glasgow Club Easterhouse, 12 Auchinlea Road, Easterhouse;
• Barmulloch Community Centre, 46 Wallacewell Quadrant, Glasgow;
• And Glasgow Club Castlemilk, 28 Dougrie Rd, Castlemilk.

The Traveline helpline number is   0141 465 1878.

When calls are answered, you'll  initially hear the message "If you require public transport information to assist with travel to or from a Vaccination Centre, please hold to speak with an agent". Hold on to speak to someone in person.

The route of the Stagecoach X19 bus has been extended to take in the NHS Louisa Jordan and also passes Glasgow Club Easterhouse.

People with mobility issues can use SPT's bookable, door-to-door MyBus service. Registration is required prior to booking and advance booking is recommended, as capacity is limited due to social distancing requirements. Details are available at www.spt.co.uk/bus/mybus or by phone on 0345 128 4025 .

Only people with appointments (and where necessary a carer) should attend at a vaccination centre. Please remember, no-one should ever ask you to pay for a Covid 19 vaccination. The injections are provided by the NHS and are free!

Calls to the Traveline helpline will be charged at local rates. The helpline can also provide information about public transport options to vaccination centres outwith Glasgow.

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Travel Vaccinations & Health Advice Service

We can provide expert advice, vaccinations & malaria prevention that's tailored to you & your travel plans 9

What is a travel health appointment & why do I need one?

Prepare for your upcoming adventure with peace of mind, with Boots' Travel Vaccinations & Health Advice service 35 . Our Travel Vaccinations & Health Advice service includes a Malaria Prevention service 35  which is designed to help protect you and your family wherever your wanderlust takes you. A travel health appointment is needed before vaccinations or medicines are provided so you should visit a Boots pharmacy ideally 6-8 weeks before your departure. This allows ample time to organise any necessary vaccinations or medications you may need. During your consultation, your pharmacist will ask a few short questions about your travel plans to determine if any vaccinations or medications are recommended for your trip.

If any vaccinations or malaria prevention medication are needed, a detailed consultation will follow, during this consultaion you can book travel vaccinations and discuss any malaria prevention medication you may need. Our pharmacists will then provide you with the vaccinations, medicines, and advice necessary to help you have a healthy trip abroad. “It’s important to ensure you’re up to date with any required travel vaccinations to help keep you safe on your trip.” Jay Patel, Boots pharmacist. We understand that your health is non-negotiable, which is why we go the extra mile to equip you with the knowledge and protection necessary for a seamless travel experience. From sun care to insect repellents, Boots has everything you need to make your holiday a breeze.

1. Book an appointment

Six to eight weeks before you travel you will need to have your travel health appointment to assess what vaccinations you need.

2. Attend a personalised risk assessment 23

During the 40 minute travel health appointment our specially-trained pharmacist will advise on any vaccinations and antimalarials you need for your travelling.

3. Get any vaccinations & antimalarials you may need*

You'll also be given additional personalised advice to help you stay healthy on your trip

Which travel vaccinations are available at Boots?

Our service offers the following vaccinations:  •  Cholera **

•  Hepatitis A **

•  Hepatitis B

•  Japanese encephalitis

•  Meningitis ACWY

•  Tick-borne encephalitis

•  Typhoid **

•  Yellow fever *** We also recommend making sure that your childhood immunisations are up to date to protect you against diseases like: • Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)**

• Diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP)** Travellers not sure of their vaccination history should check with their GP.

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Travel vaccinations & price guide

Before travelling

Whilst travelling

If you're planning on travelling outside of the UK, you may need to be vaccinated before you set off for your trip. Having travel vaccinations can help prevent you from getting some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world. At Boots, we have travel vaccinations to help protect you against serious diseases such as Yellow Fever, Rabies and Hepatitis A and can also provide a range of antimalarials. 

How can Boots help you prepare for travel?

Getting vaccinated can help prevent you from getting ill if you're exposed to diseases which we don't normally have in the UK. We can help you understand how to keep your risks low of getting a disease whilst abroad and inform you of which vaccinations and antimalarials you may want to consider depending on things like: • Which regions you'll be visiting 

• What activities you'll be doing 

• Your age and general health We can always help last minute travellers it just may be difficult to get an appointment. Some travel vaccinations may be needed several weeks before departure. Ideally, you should see us six to eight weeks before travelling, but we may still be able to help if you're leaving sooner. 

The Travel Vaccinations and Health Advice Service is available in selected UK stores. It's suitable for adults and children aged two and over. If you need antimalarials our pharmacists can offer you these as part of this service, if they're suitable. You don't have to book a separate appointment with the Malaria Prevention Service.

What do I need for a travel advice appointment?

For your travel vaccination appointment you'll need: • Details about your trip (like destination, date and planned activities)

• Details of any medical condition or medication you're taking

• History of previous vaccinations if known

Consultation fee: A consultation fee 23 may apply at a cost of £20, should you choose not to receive the vaccines and/or antimalarials recommended for you and your trip during your consultation.

Vaccination Price Guide: Cholera (oral, price for full course of 2)

Price per dose: £34

Number of doses required: 2

Total price: £68

Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio

Price per dose: £38 

Number of doses required: 1 †

Total price: £38

Hepatitis A

Price per dose: £63 

Number of doses required: 1 ‡

Total price: £63

Hepatitis B

           Price per dose: £52

Number of doses required: 3

Total price: £156

Hepatitis B (paediatric)

Price per dose: £27.00 

Total price: £81.00

Combined Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B

Price per dose: £80.00 

Number of doses required: 3 or 4 §

Total price: up to £320.00

Combined Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B (paediatric)

Price per dose: £47.00 

Number of doses required: 2 or 3 §

Total price: up to £141.00

Japanese Encephalitis

Price per dose: £109

Total price: £218

Meningitis ACWY

Price per dose: £57

Number of doses required: 1

Total price: £57

Price per dose: £45.00

Number of doses required is dependent on vaccination history

Total price: £45.00

Price per dose: £74

Total price: £222

Tick-borne Encephalitis

Price per dose: £65.00

Number of doses required: 2 or 3 §

Total price: £130.00

Tick-borne Encephalitis (paediatric)

Typhoid (injection)

Price per dose: £38

Number of doses required: 1

Typhoid (oral, price for full course of 3)

Price per dose: N/A

Number of doses required: 1 (course of 3 provided)

Total price: £38.00

Yellow Fever

Total price: £74

Yellow Fever Certificate (replacement)

Price per dose: N/A

Total price: £15.00

Malaria Prevention Price Guide Online orders of antimalarials must be paid for when you place your order with a credit or debit card. Unfortunately, you can't redeem Boots Advantage Card points against your order. Orders are delivered to your home free of charge. You can't order antimalarials online using our Order & Collect service. Prices subject to change. Prices are correct at the time of publication.

The childhood vaccination programme in the UK protects you from a number of diseases, but you may need extra vaccinations or antimalarials if you're planning on visiting certain parts of the world. 

Travelling whilst pregnant

Most women experience few or no health problems whilst travelling to a different county. However, travel can pose potential health risks to you if you are pregnant. Antenatal and neonatal care might be difficult to access in countries where adequate medical facilities are not readily available. Travel-related illnesses or diseases such as malaria, Zika virus, dengue fever or travellers’ diarrhoea may affect you more severely if you are pregnant.

It is strongly recommended that, where possible, you should speak to your midwife or GP well in advance of your trip (at least 6-8 weeks). They can help ensure that your health is stable enough for your trip and that you are fit to fly. Ask your midwife or GP for a medical certificate confirming your due date and ‘fitness to fly’. Most airlines will request this after 28 weeks of being pregnant (gestation) before allowing you to board the plane.

You may require some travel vaccinations for your trip. Most vaccinations can be given during pregnancy if the risk of disease is significant. However, live vaccinations are normally not recommended.  Speak to your Boots Pharmacist at a travel appointment or with a GP before having any vaccinations if:

• you're pregnant

• you think you might be pregnant

• you're breastfeeding Some infections are especially important to avoid if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, including malaria, Zika virus, dengue and chikungunya disease. There is no vaccine or chemoprophylaxis available for Zika, dengue and chikungunya. Scrupulous bite avoidance is required to protect against these. All can be caught from the bite of a mosquito. Different mosquitoes cause these diseases, some are daytime biting, some night-time biting. We can provide malaria prevention medicine ‖ , including access to prescription-only medicine, and advice before you travel. You can access our Malaria Prevention Service 1  or if you would prefer a face-to-face appointment you can book in-store or online.

Further information

Ask your Boots Pharmacist for advice or go to www.boots.com to see the range of travel products available.

NaTHNaC provides country specific advice on the risks of Zika and other health risks, and also has a factsheet on pregnancy and useful resources for travel during Covid-19:

- https://travelhealthpro.org.uk

- https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsheet/45/pregnancy    

Breastfeeding, bottle feeding & travel

Good preparation can reduce the risk of travel-associated illnesses and health risks to those mothers who are breast or bottle-feeding and their infants.  Before you go, it is recommended that if you are breast or bottle-feeding you should speak to a healthcare professional before travelling to discuss specific health issues. This should be done ideally at least 4-6 weeks before departure.

Certain antimalarial medication can be taken by breastfeeding mothers and infants, and you should seek advice about whether antimalarial medication is recommended for your specific trip. You can find out more by accessing  Boots Malaria Prevention Service 1 . Infants will not be protected by antimalarial medication excreted in breast milk and they will require their own, age-appropriate supply of antimalarial medication. Doses are calculated using the baby’s weight. Routine childhood vaccinations should also be up to date prior to departure.

You and your baby may require travel vaccinations for your trip. Most vaccinations can be offered to those who are breastfeeding. Vaccination against yellow fever for breastfeeding mothers is not offered as part of the Boots Travel Health and Vaccination Service 1  and those travelling to a country with a risk of yellow fever should be referred to a specialist clinic. Vaccinations for infants and children under the age of 2 years will also need to be administered by an alternative healthcare professional or travel clinic. The Boots Malaria Prevention service is available from age 2. If your child is under 2 years old, please seek guidance from your GP or another travel clinic.

If you plan to express your milk either during your journey or while abroad, you may wish to consider carrying a hand breast pump  with you, as electricity supplies may be intermittent or unavailable when required. When using a breast pump, make sure you wash it well with soap and clean water and dry it in a fly-free environment.

All travellers should pack a first aid kit  appropriate for the travellers. Useful items when travelling with an infant include sunscreen , oral rehydration solution , age-appropriate painkillers, antiseptic , basic wound dressings , a thermometer , lanolin cream for cracked nipples, and  barrier cream  for those using nappies.

Travelling with children

Travelling with children can be a valuable experience for the whole family, and with preparation, you can reduce your risks of travel-related injury or illness and have a happy and healthy trip.  

Before you go, ensure your child is up to date with all childhood vaccines as some childhood illnesses not seen in the UK still occur in many countries. Any additional vaccines necessary for travel-related illness should be considered and discussed with your Boots Pharmacist. 

If you are travelling to an area where there is a risk of malaria, antimalarial medication may be required and your Boots Pharmacist can provide advice . Tablets can be crushed and mixed with jam, or similar, to make it easier to swallow. You may like to consider taking a small mosquito net which can be used to cover a pushchair to help protect against mosquito bites.

Motion sickness can occur at any age but is more common in children between 3-12 years old. Your Boots Pharmacist can advise on appropriate medication that can help with this. Encourage your child to sit by the window, look out of it, if possible and avoid reading or using a screen if they are feeling unwell. Small, regular, non-greasy meals and  travel sickness bands  can help too.

Good hygiene should be practised, including sterilisation of bottles and dummies, cleaning toys and using bottled water for cleaning teeth. Microwaveable steriliser bags are a fuss-free way to sterilise while saving on baggage space. Alternatively, consider taking sterilising equipment , it may also be worth taking a zip-lock bag with you just in case. For sterilising small items on the move (dummies and teething toys), keep sterilising tablets in a watertight, screw top container. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the toilet. An alcohol-based cleansing gel is useful when running water is not available. 

Travellers’ Diarrhoea in children can be more severe resulting in dehydration often more quickly than in adults. Watch out for dehydration symptoms which can include:

- Increased thirst

- Decreased urination

- Dark coloured urine

- Feeling weak/light-headed

- Few or no tears when crying 

- Drowsiness

Rehydrate with plenty of clear fluids and rehydration salts  - little and often if vomiting. Do not avoid food; small amounts of starchy foods such as rice, bread, potatoes or fruit and vegetables will help. Always seek prompt medical attention if you are concerned. If breastfeeding, continue throughout any illness where possible. Loperamide (treatment for diarrhoea) is unsuitable for younger children – always check packaging for the directions before use. 

Children are at increased risk of short- and long-term damage to the skin from solar radiation. Always use high factor sunscreen (at least SPF 30) with 4/5 stars. Apply this at least 30 minutes before going into the sun and reapply it regularly, especially after swimming. Avoid the sun when it's at its strongest, in the UK this is between 11 am and 3 pm. A UV suit with long sleeves could be a useful barrier and a hat should always be worn. For young children, a blackout sunshade can be a really useful way to protect your child whilst in a pushchair or pram and a pop-up beach tent can provide shade whilst on the beach. Children’s eyes are vulnerable to the sun’s glare and therefore sunglasses  or goggles  with elasticated straps should be worn, where possible. 

All medication must be kept out of children’s reach at the destination. Keep medicines in child-proof containers and store on top of a wardrobe or in a safe. 

Senior travel

With adequate preparation, travelling in your senior years can be an enjoyable and safe experience. Older travellers sometimes have long-term medical problems which can increase the risk of complications from travel health-related issues. Pre-travel health preparation is important to ensure a happy and healthy holiday. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, check that you will have enough medication to cover you while abroad. If your condition isn’t stable or you have any concerns about your health, you should speak to your GP in advance of your trip (at least 6-8 weeks). A “Fitness to Fly” assessment may be required by the airline. Ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance and declare all pre-existing medical conditions and trip details, or your policy may be invalid. Check the policy will cover the cost of medical treatment and repatriation should this be required. Organisations such as Diabetes UK, Age UK or Parkinson’s Society provide specialist advice for these pre-existing medical problems. Keep a note of the emergency contact numbers for your insurance company, which should be contacted early if medical help is required. Ask your Boots Pharmacist about your destination as you may need vaccinations and advice regarding malaria risk at the destination. Older age can make you more at risk of malaria. The immune system changes with age; vaccines may not work as well, and the length of protection can be shorter. Older age is listed as a precaution for yellow fever vaccination; however, the vaccination can be offered after a careful risk assessment. This will be discussed in your travel health consultation. Make sure you have enough of your regular medicines for your whole trip plus 1-2 weeks more than you need in case some gets lost/stolen. It is advisable to take enough medication with you for your trip, as brands, strengths and qualities of drugs available abroad vary and fake (counterfeit) medicines are common in some countries and this could affect your medical condition. Know how to store your medicines in very hot and cold climates. Keep medicines in original packaging and carry a printed letter with a list of your prescribed medicines from your GP. 

Cruises are a popular way to travel and allow passengers to visit exotic and sometimes, remote destinations. Due to the nature of a cruise, you are likely to be in close proximity to large numbers of other travellers in an enclosed environment which can increase your risk of illness, including those spread via the respiratory route or via food/water.

Before you go, it is recommended that you speak to a healthcare professional before travelling to discuss any health concerns and the suitability of your trip. This should be done, ideally, at least 4-6 weeks before departure.  

Domestic cruise operators departing and returning from the UK will have a vaccination policy and require that all passengers present a negative COVID-19 test before boarding. The Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provide further guidance .

If you require any specialist assistance or have any special requirements, such as needing wheelchair use, oxygen cylinders, dietary restrictions, refrigeration for medicines (e.g., insulin), storage for a sharps container etc., you should inform your cruise operator prior to departure. If you have a pacemaker, you should carry an alert card and advise security staff if you are unable to pass through x-ray screening arches. It is likely that you will need to pass through security each time you board the boat.

Depending on your destinations and the times you spend onshore, you may require antimalarial medication. There are several different antimalarials - your pharmacist will discuss which ones are suitable for your destinations and for you personally, when you book a malaria prevention appointment with a Boots Pharmacist or via an online anti-malaria consultation. They can also provide you with details about the medications' side effects and how to take them. You will need to share your full itinerary with your pharmacist to enable them to provide you with accurate recommendations. 

It is important to protect yourself against mosquito bites and diseases such as malaria, Zika and dengue, especially while onshore or on deck. Your Boots pharmacist will give you advice.

 Vaccinations 

Depending on your destinations and activities, you may require vaccinations. You should ensure all routine vaccination are up to date, including those which are specifically recommended because of any existing medical conditions. 

• Flu: outbreaks are common on cruise ships and therefore all passengers are recommended to consider a flu vaccination before they travel. Flu vaccinations are funded by the NHS for people with certain medical conditions or depending on your age. If you are not entitled to a FREE NHS vaccination, they are available for a small fee. Your Boots pharmacist can advise you on all your vaccination requirements. For more information on the Boots Flu Jab service click here . 

• Yellow fever: some destinations may be considered a risk for yellow fever and some countries request proof of vaccination at the border to gain entry. Your full itinerary should be shared with your Boots pharmacist who can advise you. It is important that the itinerary is provided in the correct order of destinations to be visited as this could affect the yellow fever vaccination requirements. 

• Covid-19: you may also be asked for proof of your Covid-19 vaccinations by your cruise operator and the individual countries you plan to visit. You should check the country requirements for each country you plan to visit via the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office page . You should also research their requirements for mask wearing and social distancing. 

It is also worth remembering the following when considering going on a cruise:

• Pack a first aid kit  which should include:  dressings , and antiseptic wipes for wound care, medicines and oral rehydration sachets  for treating travellers’ diarrhoea, pain relief medication, and  antihistamine tablets ; your Boots pharmacist can help you with these items. 

• You may experience seasickness on board the ship, even if you have not experienced it before. You can ask your Boots pharmacist for suitable medications and products including travel sickness bands  to help alleviate this. You might want to consider adding these to your first aid kit just in case. 

Learn more about travel vaccinations

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Here we explain a bit more about cholera**

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Here we explain everything from signs & symptoms to the vaccinations for hepatitis B

Discover where it can be contracted & how to reduce risk when travelling

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Here we discuss the different types of the disease, who are most at risk & vaccination

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Explore how you can get it, how to spot it & how to prevent it**

Learn more about the condition right here***

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Frequently asked questions

How long before i travel should i get a vaccination.

You should aim to get your travel vaccinations six to eight weeks before you’re due to travel as your body needs time to develop immunity. Some vaccines will require multiple doses spread over several weeks or months. You can use the Boots Travel Vaccination Quick Check Tool  to find out which vaccinations are recommended for your destination. You can also book an appointment with the Boots Travel Vaccinations and Health Advice Service 35  for more information or to receive the following vaccinations:

• Hepatitis A*

• Hepatitis B

• Japanese encephalitis

• Meningitis ACWY

• Tick-borne encephalitis

• Yellow fever***

Can travel vaccines make you sick?

Some travel vaccinations may cause mild side effects, such as the yellow fever vaccine, which can cause symptoms like a mild fever, headaches or nausea. Side effects like this can occur from the day of the vaccination up until around two weeks after the vaccination and should last no more than three days.

How old do you need to be to book a travel vaccination?

Book an appointment in-store or with your GP to determine which vaccines will be suitable for your child. The Boots Travel Vaccinations and Health Advice Service 35  is available from age two years of age.

How long do travel vaccinations last?

The length of time you are protected by a vaccination will differ for different vaccines. For example, two doses of the hepatitis A vaccination should protect you for at least 25 years, whereas booster vaccinations of the typhoid vaccine are recommended every three years if you continue to be at risk of infection. Book an appointment in one of over 200 stores nationwide or with your GP to find out which vaccinations are recommended for your upcoming trip.

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*Charges & eligibility criteria apply.  **These may be available for free on the NHS. Check with your GP.

***Yellow fever vaccination is available in selected stores only. See the full list of stores offering this service. † The primary course of diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP) is part of the standard UK childhood immunisation programme. If you haven't received a primary course previously, you may require a course of three vaccinations. Some travellers who have received the primary course may need a booster of one dose.

‡ Number of doses required is dependent on vaccination history.

§ The appropriate dosage regime will depend on travel dates and will be advised during the consultation with the specially-trained pharmacist. ‖ For people aged two and over. Eligibility criteria apply. Subject to availability. Charges apply. ~ You must be signed in & have an Advantage Card assigned to your account to be able to shop savings. Normal Advantage Card terms & conditions apply. Excludes in-store orders. No Price Advantage at airport stores. Read more Advantage Card offer terms and conditions  here . 1 Eligibility criteria and charges apply. Available in most Boots pharmacies and online, subject to availability 2 For people aged two and over. Eligibility criteria apply. Subject to availability. Charges apply 9 Eligibility criteria and charges apply. Available in selected pharmacies, subject to availability. 12 Please note, free home postal delivery is only available to patients registered with a GP in England. However, the option to collect in-store is available for all customers registered with a participating GP anywhere in the UK. For patients registered with a participating GP surgery only. NHS Prescriptions charges may apply. 23  The Travel Health Service consultation fee is £20 if you choose not to receive the vaccines and/or anti-malarials recommended for you and your trip during your consultation. Should you receive the recommended vaccines and/or antimalarials, or should nothing be recommended for you and your trip, then there is no consultation fee. For group bookings, the fee will be applied only once per group, if applicable as above. The fee is only applicable for initial consultations, not follow-up appointments. If you have had a full consultation in the past but are returning for a new consultation for a new trip, the consultation classes as a new initial appointment 35 For people aged two and over. Eligibility criteria apply. Subject to availability. Charges apply

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Food & drink, announcements, travel vaccines row as nhs glasgow hands £700k contract to private gp clinic, travel vaccines row as nhs glasgow hands contract to citydoc chain.

THE delivery of free travel vaccines in Scotland’s largest health board has been plunged into chaos after a bitter row erupted between NHS bosses and the region’s pharmacists.

It comes after NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde awarded a contract worth around £700,000 to a private GP chain with only two clinics in Glasgow.

CityDoc is tasked with delivering NHS-funded travel vaccines in at least seven out of eight areas within Greater Glasgow and Clyde from April 1.

This covers compulsory inoculations against polio, typhoid, Hepatitis A, and cholera.

Around 32,000 free travel vaccines are currently delivered across NHS GGC annually by GPs, but from April responsibility will shift Scotland-wide from general practice to health boards.

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Traditionally, the local Pharmacy Contractor Committee, which represents community pharmacies across NHS GGC, would enter into negotiations with the health board’s pharmacy department to arrange for a designated number of its members to take on this type of service in a way that spread the workload geographically and enabled local access for patients.

Some already provide paid-for travel vaccinations, such as yellow fever jabs.

Currently, the NHS-funded travel vaccines - such as polio - are provided through GP practices, but this will come to an end from April under the terms of Scotland's 2018 GP contract. It will be up to health boards to make arrangements for their delivery (Image: PA)

Instead, responsibility for the rollout was assigned to NHS GGC’s public health department, who put the contract out to competitive tender according to eight area-based lots.

This required pharmacy owners to bid on an individual basis.

However, the process was complicated by stipulations such as a requirement to meet demand for the vaccines across their entire bid area - something that the contractors' committee warned was unfair and unfeasible if a member only had one or two outlets in the whole of Renfrewshire, for example.

The committee told pharmacists not to participate in the the tender, and seven of the eight lots have now been assigned to CityDoc. Bidding is ongoing for the eighth lot.

The UK-wide chain, which has only three branches in Scotland - two in Glasgow and one in Stirling - belongs to Denmark-based European Lifecare, a private group specialising in travel clinics.

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However, pharmacy leaders were left furious after CityDoc began writing to pharmacies across the region last week offering to sub-contract the delivery of NHS travel vaccines to them for a fee.

Pharmacists have been warned against signing up, leaving a question mark over whether CityDoc will secure the premises or manpower to provide the service with just weeks to go.

One pharmacy owner said the profession was “fizzing”.

They said: “Politically, it looks bloody awful. You’re paying a private sector middleman taxpayers’ money to run a service, the end result of which would be exactly the same as if they’d just come to the contractors' committee in the first place.

“Except now there’s a middleman top-slicing it, getting money for nothing - or, worse still, we’re not going to have a travel vaccine service.”

Alasdair Macintyre, chair of community pharmacy for Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said pharmacists would have been an “ideal vehicle” for the service.

He said: “As our teams are right at the heart of every community throughout the city, a pharmacy-led service would keep travel vaccinations accessible to all and as close to home as possible.

"Many pharmacy teams are experienced in the delivery of vaccination services privately as well as having a proven track record in delivering immunisations on behalf of NHS health boards.

“NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have a long history of working collaboratively with community pharmacy to deliver innovative and effective services throughout the health board area utilising the experience of both advisers, practitioners and patients.

“Unfortunately in this case NHS GGC chose not discuss their proposals.

“Instead they chose to undertake a tendering exercise, the terms of which prevented both individual pharmacies and the committee from submitting a bid on behalf of the local network of pharmacies.

“This is clearly a disappointing development as it is unclear at this point how the identified need will be met in a sustainable way – but the committee remains fully committed to being part of the solution should circumstances change.”

Proof of vaccination against diseases such as polio or yellow fever is a requirement for entry into some countries

Maurice Hickey, head of policy at trade union, the Pharmacists’ Defence Association Scotland, said: “It seems that NHS Glasgow have awarded the contract for Travel Services to a multi-national owned contractor, one that has insufficient capacity on the ground to deliver services as specified by NHS Scotland.

“Consequently, community pharmacy businesses are being advised by their representative body not to sub-contract, as they disagree with the tendering process.

“Lessons should be learned from this scenario, there should be a clear focus on patient care, with services being rolled out across all local neighbourhoods.”

CityDoc could not be reached for comment.

It is not the first time pharmacists have clashed with health board leaders.

Last summer, the rollout of Covid vaccines in NHS GGC was engulfed in a dispute over pay after community pharmacy owners complained that they were being left short-staffed as locum pharmacists snapped up £66-hour shifts as vaccinators instead.

The health board responded by axing the lucrative rate for pharmacists but continuing to offer it to dentists and optometrists.

NHS GGC also came under fire from the Scottish Government in 2020 after it took over the delivery of winter flu vaccines from GPs, but adopted a callback system based on childhood immunisations which resulted in the oldest - and highest risk patients - being invited for the jags last.

A spokesman for NHS GGC said it could not comment on “specific details” while tendering for the travel vaccine contracts is still ongoing.

He added: “We can confirm, however, throughout the process we took advice from a range of stakeholders to ensure the specification can be delivered by a range of professional groups and in a range of settings, including community pharmacy

“We are confident that the service will be in place for delivery from the 1st of April as planned.”

Arrangements are being finalised in other health board areas.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran said it is still “in the final planning stages” of its rollout of travel vaccines, while in Grampian “people will be able to arrange travel vaccinations at one of 35 community pharmacies” across the region.

In Lothian, travel vaccinations will be available from April 4 via travel clinics "spread across the Lothian region" and a hub at the Western General Hospital.

In Lanarkshire, travel vaccines "previously provided by GPs will move to community pharmacies" from April 1.

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NHS Lothian Travel Clinic Hub (Western General).

The Travel Clinic Hub at the Regional Infectious Diseases Unit (RIDU) opened in 1993 and now sees over ten thousand patients a year.

The Travel Clinic Hub is in Ward 41, Outpatients Department, Regional Infectious Diseases Unit (RIDU, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU.

RIDU is near the Telford Road entrance to the hospital.

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Due to the large volume of phone calls please note that we cannot give advice over the phone.

We currently do not screen the referrals and therefore won’t know until we see you on the day whether you need any vaccinations or medication. We therefore strongly advise that you visit the Fit For Travel Website for further advice on your destination and situation.

Please also note that we do not have access to your vaccination records. These are held independently by your GP or other travel clinics you may have visited. We therefore advise you to bring your vaccination history with you to your appointment with us.

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NHS Lothian Travel Clinic Hub Ward 41, Outpatients Department, Regional Infectious Diseases Unit (RIDU), Western General Hospital, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU.

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Monday: 8.30am to 6.00pm Tuesday: 8.30am to 5.30pm Wednesday: 8.00am to 4.30pm Thursday: 8.30am to 5.30pm Friday: 8.30am to 5.00pm Sunday: 8.00am to 5.30pm Save time at the clinic : Please print, complete and bring this  Health Assessment Form  with you. Alternatively, please arrive 5 mins before to complete at reception.

Note:  Please bring details of your vaccination history .

Our clinics operate by  appointment only . Booking lines are open Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm and there is an answering machine service available.

We encourage you to cancel any appointments that you can no longer attend. Please note that being late for an appointment may result in forfeit and rebooking of appointment.

Travellers are welcome to call us to make an appointment.

As a busy service we appreciate being informed of any cancellation or expected late arrival. We may not be able to accommodate delayed arrivals within the same clinic/day. Please see “find a clinic” section for directions and journey planners.

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