Welcome to Your Local Travel Clinic
Are you about to head off on your gap year of travel? Are you getting ready for your spiritual journey to Mecca for Hajj or Umrah? Or are you jetting off for a few days on a business trip to a more exotic country?
Wherever you are going in this world, the Singh Pharmacy Travel Clinic in Nottingham is here to keep you safe and protected along your way. If you need to contact us about any information in this page, please do!
Why are travel vaccinations important?
When you travel to a more exotic country, you may be exposed to pathogens that your body does not have protection against. We call this protection “immunity”, hence the word “immunisations”. This may lead to infection and disease, for example, Hepatitis A or Yellow Fever which will, of course, lead to illness. In some cases, these illnesses can be very severe or even fatal. By having a vaccination, or multiple before you travel, you will develop protection against them. This is extremely important because some of these diseases are often life-threatening.
How do travel vaccines work?
Travel vaccines work in very similar ways to each other and there are many different types that provide immunity against a variety of diseases. Essentially, you’re injected with a solution that mimics the invading pathogen of the disease. This will then stimulate your immune system to produce antibodies (white blood cells) that are designed to fight off the specific infection. Therefore, if you’re ever exposed to the bacteria or virus, your defence system will kill it before any harm can be done to you.
Ideally, you should get vaccinated at least 21 days (sometimes more for others such as the Rabies vaccine) before you travel to your destination. This will ensure that your body has time to produce all the antibodies needed for maximum protection.
Approved Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre
At Singh Pharmacy, we are committed to safeguarding your well-being and providing a seamless experience. Our team has undergone specialised training and follows strict guidelines to ensure the safe and effective administration of the Yellow Fever vaccine. Rest assured that your health and safety are our top priorities.
Whether you are embarking on an adventure to an exotic destination or visiting a region where Yellow Fever is a concern, our knowledgeable professionals are here to assist you. We will assess your travel plans, provide you with essential information about the disease, and administer the Yellow Fever vaccine according to the highest medical standards.
Singh Pharmacy Travel Clinic in Nottingham
Our pharmacists at Singh Pharmacy are fully trained to administer travel vaccinations of all types and prescribe antimalarial medication. We also give you thorough, up-to-date health advice and information ahead of your travels so that you’re fully aware of the risks involved before you depart.
When booking, please let us know which vaccine you require by entering it into the Notes section of the booking form. To find out which vaccine you may require for your trip, take a look at the Fit for Travel NHS website.
Book with us now and fly safe this season!
Please note that the Rabies vaccine is currently out of stock due to a national shortage.