Travel vaccinations: what you need and when to book

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.

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.

• 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

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.