Travel clinic, Flu vaccine details

Travel Clinic – indication for vaccine

Active Immunisation against seasonal Influenza. Each year, Influenza is caused by different types of viruses. Therefore the composition of the vaccine changes each year at our travel clinic. Any patient over 18 years can receive the vaccination at this travel clinic and is advised in patients who additionally present with:- is more suitable for more vulnerable patients with:

• Chronic diseases of the respiratory system. (defined as those who require repeated or continuous use of inhaled corticosteroids or with previous exacerbations requiring hospital administration).-would be an indication at the travel clinic


• Diabetes, including Type II controlled by diet


• Chronic neurological diseases-indicated at travel clinic


• Chronic liver disease


• Chronic renal disease-recommended at travel clinic


• Heart diseases-advised at travel clinic


• Elderly-indicated at travel clinic

Travel Clinic – contraindications to vaccine

• No valid consent given at the travel clinic consultation


• Confirmed anaphylactic/allergic reaction to egg products or chickens


• Current acute febrile illness -no vaccine to be administered at travel clinic appt.


• Pregnancy – no vaccine can be given at our travel clinic


• Confirmed anaphylactic/allergic reaction to previous dose of Flu vaccine


• Confirmed anaphylactic/allergic reaction to component vaccine is contraindication at travel clinic

Travel Clinic network CityDoc, side effects vaccine

The influenza vaccine does not cause the patient to contracted the flu virus. The patient will be informed at the travel clinic consultation about potential side effects. Very common - Headache,Sweating Aching muscles Fever, shivering Local reaction Very rare - Swollen glands Bruising Neuralgia Fever convulsions Neurological disorder Rash Low blood count. Citydoc travel clinic stocks a full range of vaccines-call today on 0207 256 8668 for further information.