Holiday Vaccinations and Travel Advice is a service provided by the Practice. Travel Advice is an extra service not included on the NHS and all other NHS services come first.
Therefore, it is your responsibility to:
- Make sure your Travel Form is returned as early as possible; we need a minimum of 8 weeks before you travel. Any forms returned to the surgery with less than 8 weeks before the departure date may be declined. This is to ensure there is enough time to order the correct vaccinations and give enough time to complete the schedule ensuring the vaccination effectiveness.
If you require a copy of your vaccinations, please feel free to ask for a print out at reception.
If you are outside the minimum timescale (8 weeks), your travel form may be refused and you will be referred to a Travel Health Clinic. Our GP’s do not organise vaccination schedules – this is only done by the nurse who has the required training.
Please note:
- That Men ACWY cannot now be given at the GP surgery for the purpose of travel. This vaccination can be sourced at pharmacies where similar charges will apply.
- There is limited availability of these appointments and the appointments are dependent on clinic capacity. An appointment will be offered but due to this there may not be any flexibility when booking. If the offered appointment is not convenient then you will be directed to a Travel Health Clinic.