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Getting ready to travel abroad involves more than just making sure you are up to date with your "jabs".
As the nurse will only have time to advise on the vaccinations you need and administer these. We have made a list of useful websites for you to access. You will be able to obtain more information on current diseases for which there may be no vaccine. You will also be able to find out current government advice on travelling in certain areas of the world. These websites also give you useful and up to date links to even more information. An NHS website (TRAVAX) for staff only (needs login) HERE - the patient version is at www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
Some vaccinations take up to 2 weeks to work. Malaria prophylaxis usually needs to be started 2 weeks before you depart and some vaccinations involve a whole course which may take up to 1-6 months. In order to get yourself fully protected from vaccine-preventable diseases we would recommend that you make an appointment with the nurse as much as 8 weeks before your intended travel.
Some vaccinations are not available on the NHS and we will make a charge for these. Vaccines currently available FREE on the NHS for travel are:
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Polio
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis A
Application For European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
If you are a UK resident, you are entitled to medical treatment that becomes necessary, at reduced cost or sometimes free, when temporarily visiting a European Union (EU) country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Only treatment provided under the state scheme is covered. However, to obtain treatment you will need to take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you. Please note: Not all UK residents are covered in Denmark, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Click on the 'Health Advice for Travellers' link, if you are unsure whether you are covered.
TravelHealth UK is an independent nurse-led travel site giving practical advice to travellers of all ages
www.travelhealth.co.uk
MASTA (Medical Advisory Services for Travellers Abroad) - advise on vaccinations, malaria prevention and maintaining good health abroad.
Aimed at UK residents travelling overseas, the Department of Health site is at:
www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyandGuidance/HealthAdviceForTravellers/fs/en
www.fco.gov.uk/travel
Motion (travel) sickness
www.prodigy.nhs.uk
Also see:
www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
www.24dr.com/reference/travel
medeserve is a UK based charity which offers people working overseas with a charity or church access to British trained family doctors for advice and reassurance via the internet.
After reading this advice...
The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.
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