General Information

Should you wish to travel abroad, the surgery is able to assist with vaccinations and travel advice.

There are also plenty of good sources of information available on the internet and we would recommend the following:

• International Travel and Health Page
• Health and Advice for Travellers
• Department of Health Advice for Travellers

There is further information about countries and vaccinations on the links below:

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

Vaccinations

It is important that you allow sufficient time for your travel vaccinations to be given and take effect; you should therefore make your first appointment with as much time as possible prior to your date of travel.

Rowden Surgery is a registered yellow fever centre and can give yellow fever vaccinations to patients not registered at the practice.

Fees

Some vaccinations are available on the NHS, but many incur a fee or occasionally may need to be obtained by a private prescription from the surgery for dispensing at the chemist. The private prescription is £20.00 per patient per prescription, payable upon collection; the chemist will also charge for dispensing the drug.

Should a fee be required, you will need to pay this prior to attending for your appointment. 

 Useful vaccination web links:

• NHS Choices Travel Information
• NHS Patient Information
• Malaria Prevention

Medical Advice

Some patients who feel they are at a particularly high risk from travelling may wish to discuss their travel arrangements with their GP. However, our nurses are capable of answering most questions and will call upon the GP’s advice if they feel the question lies outside their expertise.  

Travel Health Advice

The following information advice leaflet will help you stay healthy on your trip:

Travel Health Advice Leaflet