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. […]
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 […]
Shingles can be a painful and worrying condition, particularly for people who have already experienced it once. A common question patients ask is: Can you get shingles two times? While many people assume shingles only occurs once, recurrence is possible in some individuals. Understanding how shingles develops, how recovery works, and why recurrence can happen […]
At Brixton Travel Clinic, we know that preparing for a trip can feel overwhelming. You’ve got flights to book, hotels to confirm, and itineraries to plan, all before you even think about what to pack. But when it comes to your health and safety, having the right travel checklist can make all the difference between […]
The end of the NHS Fit for Travel page isn’t the end of travel health: It’s the start of simpler, faster care. For many years, the NHS Fit for Travel website was the go-to source for British travellers seeking advice before heading abroad. It offered guidance on travel vaccines, disease risks, and destination-specific precautions. But […]
At Brixton Travel Clinic, we often meet travellers who are uncertain about whether they need a typhoid vaccine. Some come to us after hearing conflicting advice online, while others believe they are already covered or that the vaccine is unnecessary for their trip. Unfortunately, misinformation can leave people unprotected against a serious illness that is […]
At Brixton Travel Clinic, we see travellers every week who are heading to parts of the world where malaria is a real and serious risk. They might be going on safari in Kenya, visiting family in Nigeria or Ghana, or backpacking through rural parts of Asia. Protecting yourself with antimalarial medication is one of the […]
In the UK, the varicella vaccine (commonly known as the chickenpox vaccine) is not routinely offered on the NHS. But if you’re planning foreign travel, particularly to countries where the vaccine is part of the national immunisation schedule or where healthcare access may be limited, it becomes a vital consideration. At Brixton Travel Clinic, we […]
Taking a gap year is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. Whether you’re heading to Southeast Asia to backpack through jungles, volunteering in Africa, or working in Australia, careful planning is essential—especially when it comes to your health. If you’ve ever searched “plan my gap year”, you’ve probably already found […]
Whether you’re heading off on a backpacking adventure, a family holiday, or a business trip abroad, ensuring you’re fit for travel is one of the most important parts of your preparation. At Brixton Travel Clinic, we regularly support travellers with tailored advice, vaccinations, and medical documentation – all designed to keep you safe and healthy, […]