Travel Clinic - Taking the Common Sense Approach

For anyone planning a trip overseas to a country where diseases are less controlled, it is of paramount importance to seek the advice from a travel clinic before you set off and they will advise on the necessary injections and inoculations that you'll require and provide any relevant literature for your chosen destination in relation to health circumstances that you may face. Visiting a travel clinic is one of the first actions that you should take before travelling but there are also a number of other factors to take into consideration before heading overseas. For example, it is equally important to have a good base knowledge of the country that you intend to visit in terms of their customs, traditions and laws. These elements may not be directly related with your health when travelling overseas but by understanding these factors, you will find it much easier to enjoy your time in the countries that you are visiting. Generally speaking, you should aim to consult with and visit a travel clinic around six to ten weeks before you aim to leave as this will leave you with ample time to sort out all the necessary medical precautions that you may need to set up.

Travel Clinic – Providing Peace of Mind

Seeing different parts of the world is an experience that should be cherished and by making sure you discuss your requirements with a travel clinic prior to departure can make sure that you can focus on nothing but the new experiences that you are sure to encounter and not about diseases such as malaria, cholera or yellow fever. A travel clinic can not only offer the applicable inoculations but can also offer their advice on what you should do to ensure your health and well-being aren't jeopardised whilst travelling abroad. Just some of the aspects that a travel clinic can provide advice on include:

• Insect Bites – One of the biggest carriers of disease are, of course, insects and this is something that needs to be born in mind for those travelling overseas. By discussing with a travel clinic which countries you intend to visit, they will be able to establish which diseases it would be wise to be protected against.
• Eating & Drinking – In less developed countries, the likelihood of getting an illness from food and drink is invariably increased. A travel clinic can offer advice on what precautions to take to less the probability of getting ill whilst abroad and will provide any medical supplies that will help to safeguard against this.

 

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.