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Tel: 01277 658071

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Travel Health Advice

Travel Advice and Immunisation

If you are planning to travel abroad then ideally you should book an appointment with the nurse at least 6 weeks before you travel.

If you wish to see a nurse for travel advice then please either download the attached form and return the completed form to the surgery or if you prefer you can collect a form at reception.

CLICK HERE to download our travel health questionnaire

Either way can you please ensure that the completed form is received at least 2 to 3 days before your consultation with the nurse.

 

Travel health advice Travel advice is available at the surgery. If possible consult the practice nurse at least two months prior to your departure. You will be advised on health matters related to the countries you are visiting and arrangements made for the vaccinations required. Some of these take time to become effective and need a course of treatment. You may be required and requested to pay for vaccinations or medication which are not available under the NHS.

Diarrhoea
Replacement of fluids is essential. Replacement of lost electrolytes is also advisable in the form of Dioralyte, Rehidrat and similar preparations.

Food, Water and Hygiene
Food and water can be responsible for passing on certain diseases. It is wise to drink bottled water or to sterilise all water; take great care with vegetables, salads, ice, meat, fish and all re-heated food. We recommend all overland travellers to carry a first aid kit with basic preparations and observe a high standard of personal hygiene.

HIV Risk
This is insignificant for most travellers to most countries. However, for prolonged stays in Africa and certain other countries, some precautionary measures are recommended and medical advice is available at the surgery.

Please Note: It is important to obtain the full course of injections for maximum protection against each disease.

Malaria
Please note that if you require a prescription for Malaria, which is being issued solely in anticipation of the onset of the ailment whilst outside the UK, but for which the patient does not require treatment when the medication is prescribed there will be a fee for issuing the prescription.

Yellow Fever
Yellow fever is present in 32 African countries and ten South and Central American countries. People can die from Yellow Fever.

Book your Yellow Fever vaccine now if you are travelling to one of these countries – along with other travel immunisations needed.

The Yellow Fever Vaccine is £55.

Billericay
Medical Practice
Stock Road
Billericay
Essex
CM12 0BJ

Tel: 01277 658071
Fax: 01277 631892


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