Travel Advice, Holiday Vaccinations and Anti-Malarial Medication
Its that time of year when we are all looking forwards to our summer holidays.
Did you know at Spa Surgery we have a travel vaccination clinic?
We offer limited appointments for travel vaccinations that are available on the NHS. In order to facilitate this we ask for you to book an appointment in our travel clinic well in advance. Many of the vaccines need to be undertaken at least 6-8 weeks before travel.
We perform a comprehensive check and pre-assessment via a telephone call with our travel nurse who has undertaken further training in travel medicine to know what is required. You will then be booked in for the relevant immunisations. It may be that you need additional immunisations that are not covered by the NHS. You can check requirements by looking at the following:
Home – MASTA Travel Health | For All Your Vaccination advice
| Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio booster – protects patients for 10 years |
| Hepatitis A – protects patients for 25 years (after two doses) |
| Typhoid – protects patients for 3 years |
If you need additional medications for malaria or additional travel vaccines we suggest you contact a private service who will be able to accommodate you, especially if you are short on time. There is a list of local private services available on our website: Travel Information – Spa Surgery
Our travel clinic has limited appointments as our nurses are also busy with essential clinical work. We cannot perform this work for you at short notice as it is difficult to prioritise travel vaccinations above other clinical work.
Please feel free to send us a postcard and don’t forget the sunscreen!
NHS Travel Links
https://www.nhs.uk/Live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety
Advice for adults and children on sunscreen and sun safety in the UK and abroad.
If you’re travelling to an EEA country, you need to tak a free EHIC card. Here’s how to get one.
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
Practical advice if you’re travelling abroad, including vaccinations, DVT, travel insurance and sun safety.
https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/staying-safe-on-holiday
Expert advice on what to pack to stay safe and healthy abroad, including first aid essentials.
**Please remember to book in advance of your travel date for your vaccinations (At least 6-8 weeks prior to travelling)**
If you require a computer print of your vaccination history to take with you to one of the following services, please contact reception to arrange this.
Harrogate Travel
(MASTA Travel Clinic)
Mowbray Square Medical Centre,
Myrtle Square,
Harrogate,
HG1 5AR
0330 100 4156
www.masta-travel-health.com/travelclinic/mastaharrogate
STA Travel
(MASTA Travel Clinic)
88 Vicar Lane,
Leeds,
LS1 7JH
0871 702 9827
staleedsvicarlane@statravel.co.uk
Providing Travel Vaccinations, Occupational Health Vaccinations, Sexual Health Screening and SF Screening and Vaccination Service
Leeds Travel and Health Care Limited
Princess Exchange,
Princess Square,
Leeds,
LS1 4HY
0113 280 5812
leedstravelandhealthcare@outlook.com
Lloyds Pharmacy
Broadgate Lane,
Horsforth,
Leeds,
LS18 4SE
0113 258 3209
Further sources of information and travel advice can be found at:
- Fit for Travel: www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
- World Health Organisation: www.who.int/ith/en/
- Travel Health Pro: www.travelhealthpro.org.uk www.travelvaccinewise.co.uk
Further Information NHS Choices provides health advice for travellers, including:
How to obtain a European Health Insurance Card How to get medical treatment abroad and information on staying healthy while away Visit www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Travel-immunisation/Pages/Introduction.aspx
There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below
Travelling in Europe
If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.
