Service overview
Plan before you travel
Destination-led travel health appointments for patients who need vaccination advice, timing guidance, itinerary review and practical preparation.
Stay safe wherever your travels take you with travel vaccination advice from Ashworths Clinic.
Travel health advice depends on destination, dates, itinerary, previous vaccines, medical history and planned activities abroad.
Vaccination timing
Clinic guidance recommends booking travel vaccination appointments around 6–8 weeks before travel where possible because some vaccines need time or multiple doses.
The source blog explains that many travel vaccines take around 2-6 weeks to provide protection, and some need several doses over a set period.
Travel vaccines we offer
The UK-source page lists core, specialist and combination travel vaccines that may be discussed depending on destination and suitability.
Your clinician reviews travel plans, health history and previous vaccination records before recommending what is relevant.
- Core vaccinations: cholera, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, combined hepatitis A and B, typhoid injection, typhoid oral, tetanus/diphtheria/polio, varicella and MMR.
- Specialist travel vaccines: Japanese encephalitis, meningitis ACWY, meningitis B, rabies and tick-borne encephalitis.
- Combination vaccines: combined hepatitis A and typhoid, and combined hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
- Additional protection may be discussed only where relevant to the patient's route, risk and clinical suitability.
Consultation and vaccine planning
The clinician reviews your destination, travel plans and medical history before advising which vaccinations or health measures may be relevant.
Core, specialist, combination and additional protection options are discussed only where they fit your travel profile.
- Core vaccination examples: cholera, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, combined hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tetanus/diphtheria/polio, varicella and MMR.
- Specialist travel examples: Japanese encephalitis, meningitis ACWY, meningitis B, rabies and tick-borne encephalitis.
- Combination examples: combined hepatitis A and typhoid, and combined hepatitis A and B.
- Additional protection examples: HPV and shingles where relevant to the patient.
Travel vaccination price guide
The source clinic publishes dose-level and course-level pricing for several travel vaccines. Final requirements and suitability are confirmed during consultation.
| Cholera | £40 per dose, two doses, total £80, protection noted as two years. |
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| Chikungunya | £165 per dose, one dose, total £165, duration to discuss with nurse. |
| Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio (DTP) | £40 per dose, one dose, protection noted as ten years. |
| Dengue fever | £112 per dose, two doses, total £224, protection noted as four or more years. |
| Hepatitis A | £50 per dose, two doses, total £100, protection noted as twenty-five years. |
| Hepatitis B | £40 per dose, three doses, total £120, protection noted as lifetime for travel. |
| Japanese encephalitis | £99 per dose, three doses, total £297, protection noted as ten years. |
| Tick-borne encephalitis | £62.10 per dose, three doses, total £186.30, protection noted as three years. |
| Rabies | £75 per dose, three doses, total £225, with post-exposure and occupational booster advice discussed clinically. |
| Typhoid | £40 per dose, one dose, protection noted as three years. |
Travel medication price guide
The UK-source page also lists travel medication prices. These are subject to consultation, clinical suitability and prescription requirements.
| Generic Malarone (Adult) | pack of 12 listed at £45, subject to consultation and suitability. |
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| Child malaria prevention tablets | pack of 12 listed at £22, subject to consultation and suitability. |
| Traveller's tummy pack | azithromycin, loperamide and Dioralyte rehydration sachets listed at £35, subject to consultation and suitability. |
| Private prescription fee for travel medication requests listed at £25. | |
| Travel medication and private prescription supply is confirmed during consultation because suitability and prescription requirements vary. | |
What to bring and aftercare
Bring your travel dates, destinations, previous vaccination history and any relevant medication or health information.
After vaccination, the clinic provides aftercare advice and travel health guidance to help you stay well during and after your trip.
Common questions
Quick answers before you book
Do I need to book before visiting?
Booking is recommended for clinic services so the right team member, room and appointment length can be reserved.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Please bring any relevant medication details, previous letters, vaccination history or information requested in your booking confirmation.
