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TRAVEL VACCINES
BEFORE YOU MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A TRAVEL CLINIC
Please fill in the form on the link below OR download the form and hand it in:
https://portcullis-surgery.co.uk/portcullis-travel-risk-assessment-form/
DOWNLOAD THE FORM AND HAND IT IN WITH THE LINK BELOW
In the UK, the NHS routine immunisation (vaccination) schedule protects you against a number of diseases, but does not cover all of the infectious diseases found overseas.
Some vaccines need to be given well in advance to allow your body to develop immunity and some vaccines involve a number of doses spread over several weeks or months.
You may be more at risk of some diseases, for example, if you’re:
If you have a pre-existing health problem, this may make you more at risk of infection or complications from a travel-related illness.
TRAVEL VACCINATION COSTS
Not all travel vaccinations are available free on the NHS, even if they’re recommended for travel to a certain area. Some non-NHS travel vaccines incur a charge and we will let you know what this is during your consultation.
Current prices for private vaccinations are as follows (updated February 2024)
Portcullis Registered Patient | Private patient (not registered with Portcullis Surgery) | |
Travel risk assessment | Free | £15 |
Hep B | Per dose £40. Course of 3 £120 | Per dose £45. Course of 3 £135 |
Rabies | Per dose £75. Course of 3 £225 (when stock available) | Per dose £80. Course of 3 £240 (when stock available) |
Yellow fever | Per dose £70 Course of 1 | Per dose £80 Course of 1 |
Yellow Fever Replacement certificate
|
£15 | £20 |
Many vaccines offered free of charge via NHS |
Travel vaccinations – NHS (www.nhs.uk)