Your passport to healthy travel

Ideally 6–8 weeks before departure, as some vaccines require multiple doses spaced over several weeks. That said, even a visit one week before travel is better than none — we'll do everything possible in the time available and prioritise the most important protections for your destination.

It depends on your specific countries and activities, but commonly recommended vaccines include hepatitis A, typhoid, and ensuring your routine vaccines (tetanus, MMR, polio) are up to date. Some destinations and activities may warrant hepatitis B, rabies, Japanese encephalitis or cholera vaccines. We'll tailor the advice to your itinerary.

It depends entirely on where you're going and when. Malaria risk varies significantly by country, region and season. We'll check current recommendations for your destination and, if prophylaxis is indicated, prescribe the most appropriate medication based on the region and your health history.

Some vaccines are safe during pregnancy, others are not. Live vaccines (like yellow fever and MMR) are generally avoided. We'll review your destination, gestational age and risk carefully — and we may also advise on whether travel to certain regions is advisable at all during pregnancy.

Book a post-travel consultation promptly — especially if you have fever, persistent diarrhoea, a rash or any symptoms that started within four weeks of returning. Always tell your GP where you travelled and what activities you did. Some tropical illnesses can present weeks after return and require specific testing to diagnose.