You should get information before you travel so that vaccinations can be planned, ideally no later than:
Holidays – at least 8 weeks before you travel
Backpackers and working abroad – 3-6 months before you travel
Your practice or surgery will need to know:
- Departure and return dates
- Countries visiting
- Type of stay (holiday, backpack, occupational etc)
- Allergies
- Female patients – pregnant now or wanting to be
- Vaccines you have had previously
There is a charge for most vaccines and not all may be available so you may be referred to other practices or specialist travel clinics for some vaccines.