Stay safe and healthy abroad
If you are travelling abroad you may need to be vaccinated. Please make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss travel advice and the vaccinations you will need, which will depend on where you are travelling. Please note that travel vaccinations are only available to patients of Kirton Medical Centre. Please also fill out the travel risk assessment form so our practice nurse has all relevant information before your appointment
It is important to make this initial appointment at least eight weeks before you travel so that the vaccines can be ordered. You will need a second appointment to receive the vaccinations. Your second appointment should be at least two weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription which cost more than the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.
There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the Fit for travel website.
Travelling to Europe? You may find this website useful: Travelling in the EU (europa.eu)
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.
Finally, but most importantly….
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR TRIP!