You should get information before you travel so that vaccinations can be planned, ideally no later than:
Holidays – at least 12 weeks before you travel
Backpackers and working abroad – 3-6 months before you travel
Your practice or surgery will need to know:
- Departure and return dates
- Countries visiting
- Type of stay (holiday, backpack, occupational etc)
- Allergies
- Female patients – pregnant now or wanting to be
- Vaccines you have had previously
There is a charge for most vaccines and not all may be available so you may be referred to other practices or specialist travel clinics for some vaccines.
Further Travel Resources
The NHS Website – Cover you healthcare abroad
European Health Insurance Card (formerly E111)
The NHS Website – Travel vaccinations
GOV.UK Foreign Travel Advice – A-Z of countries