Travel Health

TRAVEL ADVICE

Our practice nurses are available by appointment to offer medical advice regarding travel and vaccinations where appropriate. Prior to an appointment, please complete a travel form and hand this into reception. The nurse will then review your paperwork and advise on what vaccinations are required. Please leave as much time as possible before you travel to see the nurse, a minimum of 6-8 weeks is required to allow sufficient time for a vaccine to take effect before travelling.

A copy of the form can be found here. Alternatively, please pop into reception and collect a printed copy.

Our nurses can provide travel health advice and arrange for appropriate immunisations. Please arrange an appointment for a travel consultation at least 6-8 weeks before departure if possible. Vaccines need time to take effect and some may require a course over several weeks.

Select the region you are travelling to find out more.

Africa

Central Asia

East Asia

Australasia & Pacific

Caribbean

Central America

Europe & Russia

Middle East

North America

South America & Antarctica

Further Travel Information

The following websites will give you additional travel advice

Travel Health for information of vaccinations available on NHS

MASTA for private vaccination clinics

Gov.uk for specific country travel advice

EHIC to apply for your free European Health Insurance Card

 

Travel Vaccination Prices

Travel advice is covered by the NHS; however some vaccinations and prescriptions are only available privately. Payment for non-NHS services must be made at the first travel appointment.

If you require a vaccination that we are unable to provide you will need to contact your nearest travel clinic.

There are two local MASTA clinics based at:

Gompels Bank Street, Melksham 01225 702198
This service is run by Chris Glass, Pharmacist.

Hathaway Medical Centre, Chippenham 01249 454540

Page last reviewed: 16 May 2025
Page created: 08 March 2023