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.
Ashworths Clinic supports patients across Ashford, Lyminge and Folkestone with tailored advice before business, leisure or adventure travel.
Pricing
Pricing before you book
Vaccine and travel health fees confirmed during consultation
View this service in the full price catalogGuide prices are provided for planning. Suitability, stock, dose schedule, NHS eligibility and final fees are confirmed by the clinic before the appointment proceeds.
Travel vaccination pricelist
| Treatment | Guide price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cholera | £40.00 per dose | 2 doses, £80.00 total, 2 years |
| Chikungunya | £165.00 per dose | 1 dose, £165.00 total, discuss with nurse |
| Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (DTP) | £40.00 per dose | 1 dose, £40.00 total, 10 years |
| Dengue Fever | £112.00 per dose | 2 doses, £224.00 total, 4+ years |
| Hepatitis A | £50.00 per dose | 2 doses, £100.00 total, 25 years |
| Hepatitis B | £40.00 per dose | 3 doses, £120.00 total, lifetime for travel |
| Japanese Encephalitis | £99.00 per dose | 3 doses, £297.00 total, 10 years |
| Tick-borne Encephalitis (TBE) | £62.10 per dose | 3 doses, £186.30 total, 3 years |
| Rabies | £75.00 per dose | 3 doses, £225.00 total, lifetime unless bitten; 5-year booster if working with animals |
| Typhoid | £40.00 per dose | 1 dose, £40.00 total, 3 years |
Travel medication pricelist
| Treatment | Guide price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Adult antimalarial travel pack | £45 | Pack of 12 |
| Child antimalarial travel pack | £22 | Pack of 12 |
| Traveller's Tummy Pack | £35 | Source-listed travel stomach support pack |
| Private prescription | £25 | Confirmed before treatment |
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.
If travel is sooner, the team can still advise on essential options and practical risk reduction.
Patients should also check whether any destination requires proof of vaccination or certification before travel.
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.
Examples include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, tetanus/diphtheria/polio, MMR, varicella, Japanese encephalitis, meningitis ACWY, rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, HPV and shingles protection where relevant.
The UK-source article also mentions NHS and private options depending on vaccine type and eligibility, plus clear guidance before, during and after vaccination.
- 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 fee confirmation
Travel vaccination costs depend on destination, recommended protection, dose schedule, stock and clinical suitability.
The clinic confirms the relevant vaccines, appointment plan and final fees during consultation before vaccination proceeds.
- Destination-led vaccination requirements are reviewed before final costs are confirmed.
- Some vaccines may require more than one appointment or dose, which can affect timing and total cost.
- Protection duration and booster advice are explained by the clinician where relevant.
Travel medication advice
Travel medication advice may be discussed where relevant to the destination, itinerary and patient history.
Any private prescription route is confirmed only after clinical suitability and prescription requirements have been reviewed.
- The clinician can advise whether preventative medication or a private prescription route is relevant.
- Supply, fees and follow-up advice are confirmed during consultation because suitability varies.
- Patients should bring destination details, travel dates, medical history and current medication information.
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.
The source page also recommends practical travel health habits such as hand hygiene, safe food and water choices, insect protection, basic medication planning, checking malaria risk and avoiding animal bites or scratches where relevant.
The source service page presents the clinic as offering flexible Monday to Saturday appointments and affordable private travel healthcare with no long waits.
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.
