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Travel jabs are not a single appointment, they are a schedule. Some need two or three doses spaced weeks apart. Booking late doesn't always mean unprotected, but it does mean fewer options.
Six to eight weeks is the sweet spot
We use this window to space courses like hepatitis B properly, line up antimalarials, and leave time for any boosters you might already be due. If you're inside two weeks of travel, still come in, we can usually do something useful.
What to bring to your appointment
- Rough itinerary, even just countries and dates
- Any record of past vaccinations you have
- A list of regular medication
- Notes on activities, rural areas, long stays or work trips change the plan
The bits people forget
Bite avoidance is half the battle in malaria zones. A decent DEET repellent, long sleeves at dusk and a treated room beat luck every time. We stock the practical bits so you don't end up improvising in an airport.
Book a travel consultation as soon as your trip is confirmed. The earlier we see you, the cheaper and calmer the whole thing gets.
Written by
Gurpreet
Lead Pharmacist, Oakley Pharmacy
