If you have ever tried to arrange travel vaccinations through your GP, you may have come away with more questions than answers. Some vaccines were offered without charge, others required a prescription you needed to fill elsewhere, and a few were not available at all. It is a common experience, and it reflects a genuine […]
Tetanus is one of those infections that many people in the UK assume they are protected against simply because they were vaccinated as a child. For the most part, that assumption holds true. The routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK provides a solid foundation of protection, and for many adults, that protection persists for […]
Most travellers to Mexico are advised to be up to date with routine vaccinations and to consider hepatitis A and typhoid. Additional vaccines may be recommended depending on your destination within Mexico, the length of your stay, and the activities you have planned. A travel health consultation is the best way to get personalised advice. […]
Are the side effects of Hepatitis A or B Vaccine ‘normal’? This is a question we are often asked at our travel clinic. And the answer? Yes, mild side effects after the hepatitis A and B vaccine are completely normal and usually resolve within a day or two. They are a sign that your immune […]
The DTP vaccine protects against three serious infections: diphtheria, tetanus, and polio. Whether you are preparing for international travel or making sure your family is up to date with routine immunisations, understanding the DTP vaccine can help you make informed decisions about your health. At Brixton Travel Clinic in London, our clinicians provide straightforward advice […]
If you are planning a trip to Southeast Asia, you may be wondering whether you need a Japanese encephalitis vaccine before you travel. The answer depends on where you are going, how long you will be there, and what you plan to do. At Brixton Travel Clinic in London, our clinicians help travellers assess their […]
Typhoid fever remains a significant travel health risk for people visiting parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. If you are planning international travel from London, it is worth understanding whether a typhoid fever shot is appropriate for your trip and what the process involves. Typhoid fever affects millions of people worldwide each year – […]
Planning an international trip with children requires careful preparation, and vaccination is one of the most important steps a parent can take. Hepatitis A and hepatitis B are both preventable infections that can pose a real risk to children travelling to certain parts of the world, yet many parents are unsure which vaccines their child […]
Meningitis ACWY is a serious bacterial infection that can develop rapidly and, in some cases, become life-threatening within hours. While it can affect anyone, certain groups of people carry a significantly higher risk of exposure or severe illness. At Brixton Travel Clinic, we provide meningitis ACWY vaccination as part of our travel and occupational health […]
When preparing for travel to parts of Africa or South America, yellow fever vaccination is one of the most important steps you can take. Many travellers find themselves weighing up the yellow fever vaccine side effects against the inconvenience or uncertainty of having the jab. At Brixton Travel Clinic, we believe that understanding both sides […]