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 […]
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 […]
If you are travelling to a destination where malaria is a risk, it is important to understand when you should start malaria tablets. Timing matters because these medicines need to be in your system before you are exposed, and you usually need to continue taking them after you return home. At Brixton Travel Clinic, we […]
At Brixton Travel Clinic, we meet many travellers who realise too close to departure that they may need a rabies jab. Some only discover the risk after booking flights. Others read online warnings days before leaving. The good news is that even if you are short on time, it is still worthwhile and often essential […]
At Brixton Travel Clinic, we regularly meet travellers who are unsure whether they need the Hepatitis A and B vaccine for their upcoming trip. Many people assume these infections are rare or only affect certain destinations, but the reality is that hepatitis A and hepatitis B remain two of the most common travel-related illnesses worldwide. […]
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 […]
Planning a last-minute trip can be exciting, but it also comes with challenges—one of the most important being travel vaccinations. If you’ve just realised you need immunisations before heading abroad, you may find that the wait times for NHS travel vaccinations don’t fit your schedule. At Brixton Travel Clinic, we offer a fast and convenient […]