Travel Clinic - Taking a Closer Look at Cholera

More and more people are turning to a travel clinic when it comes to getting the inoculations that they require for travelling abroad and one of the most common diseases that needs to be protected against is that of cholera. There are many countries and regions throughout the world where cholera is still fairly rife and, as such, it is a prerequisite to visit a travel clinic prior to travelling in order to get the necessary treatment and advice about cholera. Generally speaking, cholera is characterised by severe diarrhoea and is caused by bacteria in food or water. Obviously, it is a very debilitating condition and something that you really do want to avoid when travelling overseas. By receiving the requisite vaccinations at a travel clinic, you can make sure that cholera doesn't ruin your trip abroad and allows you to focus upon enjoying your travels.

Travel Clinic – Looking for the Signs of Cholera

Wherever you are going travelling, it is always a good idea to seek the advice of a travel clinic as they are well versed in offering any necessary precautions and vaccination before travelling. So far as cholera is concerned, the main countries to be aware of in terms of potential infection are predominantly in Africa. A travel clinic can provide exact information about the countries where cholera is rife and provide the applicable course of vaccinations to protect against it. Cholera typically occurs in countries with poor sanitation conditions and high density populations in relatively small spaces. Getting the necessary vaccinations against cholera at a travel clinic will ensure that you are not at risk of contracting the disease which is typically  characterised by the following symptoms:

• Vomiting
• Fever
• Stomach Cramps
• Diarrhoea

 

Travel Clinic – An Effective Measure

Visiting a travel clinic to receive the cholera vaccination provides a highly effective safeguard against contracting the disease whilst travelling. Typically, the cholera vaccine provided at a travel clinic will be in two doses and will protect you against cholera for 3 years. The vaccine isn't a 100% guarantee against contracting cholera, so, you should also discuss with the travel clinic what precautions you should take to minimise your risk when travelling.

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.