Travel Vaccinations and advice
The surgery no longer provides travel advice to patients given the complexities and risks associated with foreign travel.
Advice regarding vaccinations should be sourced privately by contacting one of the clinics below (please note you are likely to be charged for this service).
They will be able to review your itinerary and provide information on the vaccinations required.
A number of travel vaccinations are available free of charge under the NHS, this includes:
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Diphtheria |
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Hepatitis A |
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Polio |
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Tetanus |
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Typhoid |
Should the clinic recommend any of the above vaccinations, upon receipt of their advice note; we will issue prescriptions and make arrangements for them to be administered by our Practice Nurse.
Unfortunately we will not prescribe any of the above vaccinations without written paperwork of them be required.
Belfast Travel Clinic
Boots Travel Vaccinations & Health Advice Service
Services are provided in the following branches:
Boucher Road
Donegal Place
Sprucefield
Holiday essentials
As well as ensuring you have had all the necessary travel vaccinations, it is always a wise precaution to pack some essential items in case of illness on holiday. Our nurses will be happy to help if you have any questions. And if you are taking prescription medicines, don't forget to pack these too and ensure that you take enough supplies for the whole of your trip. Bon voyage!
Holiday Kit
- Paracetamol
- Travel sickness tablets if required
- Plasters
- Rehydration solutions eg Dioralyte
- Anti-diarrhoeal tablets eg Imodium
- High factor sunscreen
Other Essentials
- Insect repellent
- Condoms/ other contraceptives
Medical Insurance
- Don't forget to arrange appropriate medical insurance
- If visiting Europe, it is also recommended that you apply for an European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which allows you to receive free healthcare in participating countries (EEA countries and Switzerland). Forms can be obtained from most Post Offices.
Which travel vaccines do I need?
You can find out which vaccinations are necessary or recommended for the areas you'll be visiting on these websites:
Some countries require proof of vaccination (for example, for polio or yellow fever vaccination), which must be documented on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) before you enter or when you leave a country.
Find out more about the vaccines available for travellers abroad.