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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
If you are planning travel to parts of Asia or the Western Pacific, you may have come across information about the JE vaccine and wondered whether it is really necessary for you. Japanese Encephalitis is rare for most travellers, but it can be serious, which is why vaccination decisions are based on risk rather than […]
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, one of the most common questions we hear from travellers is: How long does the yellow fever vaccination last? With changing travel requirements and outdated information still circulating online, it is understandable that many people feel uncertain. This timeline-based guide explains exactly how protection develops, what lifetime coverage means and why […]
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 […]
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 […]