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Travel Vaccines: What You Need To Know 

 

Traveling abroad can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also come with health risks. Vaccines are an important part of staying healthy when traveling outside of your home country. Knowing which vaccines you need and when to get them is essential for protecting yourself and your loved ones.

 

Understanding Vaccines 

 

Vaccines are designed to prevent serious and potentially deadly illnesses. They work by introducing a weakened or dead form of a virus or bacteria into the body. This triggers an immune response, allowing the body to recognize and fight off the disease if it is encountered again. Vaccines are essential for protecting yourself and your loved ones while traveling abroad. 

 

When To Get Vaccinated 

 

It is important to get vaccinated at least four to six weeks before your trip to ensure that you are protected. Some vaccines require multiple doses for full protection and may need to be taken weeks or even months apart. It is also important to check for any travel alerts or advisories for your destination.

Price List

       
       
Vaccine name

Per dose 

Number of doses 

Price per course 

Hepatits A (VAQTA)

£60

2

£110

Hepatitis B (HBVaxPRO or ENGERIX)

£55

3

£150

Hepatits A + B (TWINRIX)

£85

3

£233

Hepatitis A + Typhoid (VIATIM)

£100

1

£100

Meningitis B (BEXSERO or Trumenba)

£136

2-3

£272-£408

Meningitis ACWY (NIMENRIX or MENVEO)

£58

1

£58

Typhoid (TYPHIM)

£40

1

£40

Rabies(RABIPUR)

£80

3

£240

Japanese Encephalitis (IXIARO) 

£115

2

£225

MMR (MMR Vax PRO)

£44

2

£88

Cholera (DUKORAL)

£38

2

£76

Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TICOVAC)

£72

3

£144

Yellow fever (STAMARIL)

£78

1

£78

HPV (GARDASIL-9)

£180

3

£510

Shingles (SHINGRIX)

£299

2

£598

Pneumonia (PREVENAR)

£90

1

£90

Chickenpox (VARIVAX or VARILRIX)

£70

2

£140
Dengue fever (Qdenga) £124.50 2 £249

Please note, there is a £25 travel health consultation fee if no vaccine purchased. This fee will be waived if vaccines purcashed over £100.

Disclaimer: Prices are correct as of May 2023 but drug prices fluctuate from time to time, so please confirm with Pharmacy on the latest price.

Types of Travel Vaccines 

 

The types of vaccines that you need will depend on your destination and the activities you plan to do while there. Common travel vaccines include:

 

 

• Hepatitis A 

• Hepatitis B 

• Influenza

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella 

• Meningococcal 

• Pneumococcal 

• Rabies

• Typhoid 

• Yellow Fever (or exemption certificate if appropriate)

and more..

Where to Get Vaccinated in Brighton and Hove? 

 

University pharmacy offers a comprehenisive travel vaccination clinic service in Brighton and Hove. It is important to make an appointment as soon as you know your travel plans so that you have time to get all the necessary vaccines. 

 

Conclusion 

 

Vaccines are an important part of staying healthy while traveling abroad. Knowing which vaccines you need and when to get them is essential for protecting yourself and your loved ones.

 

List of Travel Vaccines: 

• Hepatitis A 

• Hepatitis B 

• Influenza

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella 

• Meningococcal 

• Pneumococcal 

• Rabies

• Typhoid 

• HPV 

• Singles 

• Yellow Fever

and more...