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There are many factors that conspire that make catching a disease whilst travelling considerably more likely than if you were to stay at home. A travel clinic is something that can not only provide the vaccinations that you will require when travelling to certain regions in the world but will also offer expert advice on what you need to do to minimise the risks of infection and how to protect yourself whilst travelling. Inoculations are obviously the most effective means of protecting against disease and a travel clinic is the most obvious choice when it comes to receiving your course of vaccinations. Some regions in the world have higher probability of contracting communicable diseases than others such as North Africa and South America which it is always a good idea to visit a travel clinic before departure to give you the peace of mind that you’ll require in order to enjoy your trip to the maximum.

Travel Clinic – Knowing What to Look Out for and How to Prevent it

When travelling, you shouldn’t be preoccupied with diseases that you may come into contact with, you should simply focus on enjoying the experience. The best way to achieve this peace of mind is to visit a travel clinic around 6 to 10 weeks before you depart so that you have sufficient time to inoculate yourself against any diseases that you may encounter. Five of the most common diseases that are vaccinated against in a travel clinic include:

• Malaria – Malaria is typically found in tropical climates and, in most cases, is contracted from mosquitoes. There isn’t a vaccine available for malaria but a travel clinic will provide advice and preventative medicines for those travelling to areas with a high risk of malaria.
• Cholera – When visiting a country with high levels of cholera, it is imperative that you visit a travel clinic beforehand and receive the necessary vaccination to protect against the disease. The inoculation provided at the travel clinic will typically provide you with 3 years protection against suffering from cholera.
• Hepatitis – There are various strains of hepatitis, so, it is important to discuss with your travel clinic which variety you need to be protected against whilst travelling. Hepatitis is a highly communicable disease so it is crucial that you receive the requisite protection from a travel clinic before travelling.
• Yellow Fever – A travel clinic will be able to provide the necessary protection against yellow fever, which is a viral disease that is most commonly spread by mosquitoes. Yellow fever is more common in the Caribbean, certain parts of Africa and South America.
• Typhoid – Another potentially debilitating condition that can be avoided by visiting a travel clinic before heading overseas. Typhoid is spread by the bacteria of ingested food but a travel clinic can provide a vaccine that provides an effective shield to the disease.

Choose CityDoc for all your Travel Clinic needs

At CityDoc, you can book over the phone or walk into one of our travel clinics for a same-day appointment. Don’t travel abroad without ensuring that you’ve had the right vaccinations. CityDoc provides a complete travel clinic service, customized to your individual needs. Our pre-travel consultations are with experienced General Practitioners who will assess the impact of any pre-existing chronic medical conditions on your vaccine requirements. We have the full range of travel vaccines in stock including rarer vaccines such as Japanese Encephalitis. CityDoc is a registered yellow fever centre and is able to dispense anti-malarials directly from our in house pharmacy for your added convenience. Choose from our three travel clinic locations in London and Birmingham for ease of access.