Travel Vaccination Clinics

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Travel Vaccination Clinics
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Which travel vaccination do you need?
The vaccinations you need will depend on the
country youre visiting. Your GP or practice
nurse will be able to give you specific,
up-to-date information on the jabs required for
your particular destination.
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Yellow Fever
Yellow fever is a viral disease that is caught
from the bite of an infected mosquito. The
disease causes liver damage and leads to
jaundice, hence the yellow in yellow fever.
Vaccination is very effective at reducing the
risk of catching this disease, which can be fatal
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Typhoid
Typhoid is caught from contaminated food, drink
or water. A vaccination is recommended for all
destinations apart from northern Europe, North
America, Australia and New Zealand. The vaccines
is a single shot that affords protection for 3
years.
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Cholera
An oral vaccine is available in the UK for
travelers to endemic or epidemic areas, where the
risk of cholera is greatest. In most cases, a
cholera vaccination certificate is no longer
required. The vaccine consists of two drinks
(oral vaccination), given 1-6 weeks apart. This
affords protection for 2 years.
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Diphtheria
Diphtheria is one of the childhood immunisations
in the UK. There have been recent outbreaks in
some parts of the world if youre traveling to
one of these areas, a booster may be recommended.
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Diphtheria
The hepatitis A virus is present in faeces and
can be spread from person to person, but its
usually caught by consuming contaminated food or
water. Those traveling to places where sanitation
is poor need to be especially aware of the risk
of infection.
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Malaria
Malaria is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and
is common in many parts of Africa, Asia, Central
and South America. If youre visiting or
traveling through a country where theres a risk
of malaria, preventative measures are essential.
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Japanese Encephalitis
This occurs throughout south-east Asia, mainly in
rural areas and is more likely during the
monsoon/rainy season. It is a mosquito-borne
disease and the mosquito is a daytime biting one.
The disease itself causes inflammation of the
brain (encephalitis) and can lead to brain damage.
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Rabies
Rabies occurs throughout the world, with most
deaths taking place in developing countries, such
as those in south-east Asia. In the UK, most
cases occur in quarantined animals and people
infected abroad.Its usually contracted through
being bitten or scratched by an infected mammal,
such as a bat, dog, cat or fox. 
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Hepatitis B
This serious infection of the liver is common in
many parts of the world, especially SE Asia,
where up to 10 of the local population may be
carriers.
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