Travel Vaccine Clinic In Doncaster

Planning a trip abroad? Visit the Doncaster Travel Vaccine Clinic at Hyde Park Pharmacy for expert advice and up-to-date vaccinations to keep you protected wherever you go. Whether you’re travelling for business, leisure, or family visits, our experienced team is here to help you travel safely and confidently.
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How does it work?

What to Expect at Your Travel Health Appointment

Personalised Travel Assessment

Step 1

We’ll review your destination, travel plans, and medical history.

Vaccination Plan

Step 2
Based on NHS and WHO guidelines, we’ll recommend the appropriate vaccines and any antimalarial medication.

Same-Day Vaccination

Step 3
Most vaccines can be administered on the same day.

Travel Health Advice

Step 4
Regular check-ins help us monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your plan. Our team is here to ensure your safety and success.

Travel Vaccines We Offer

  • Cholera £32 Per Dose

    Number of Doses: 2

  • Chikungunya vaccine TBD

    Number of Doses: 1

  • Dengue Fever £99

    Number of Doses: 2

  • DTP (Diptheria, Tetanus, Polio combined vaccine) £35

    Number of Doses: 1

  • Hepatitis A £49

    Number of Doses: 1

  • Hepatitis B £42

    Number of Doses: 3

  • Japanese Encephalitis £95

    Number of Doses: 2

  • Meningitis ACWY £49 including official certificate

    Number of Doses: 1

  • MMR £35

    Number of Doses: 1-2

  • Rabies £65

    Number of Doses: 3

  • Typhoid £30

    Number of Doses: 1

  • Whooping Cough £60

    Number of Doses: 1

  • Shingles £220

    Number of Doses: 2

  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus [RSV] vaccine £220 Per Dose

    Number of Doses: 1

  • Meningitis B £100

    Number of Doses: 2

  • Chickenpox £49

    Number of Doses: 2

Information On Travel Vaccines We Offer

What is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a viral liver infection spread through contaminated food and water, or close contact with someone who is infected. It is common in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene.

Preventing Hepatitis A

  • Food and Water Safety: Avoid raw or undercooked food and drink only bottled or boiled water.
  • Hand Hygiene: Wash hands regularly, especially before eating or after using the toilet.

Hepatitis A Vaccination

To protect against Hepatitis A, travellers should:

  • Get Vaccinated: A single dose provides protection, with a booster 6–12 months later offering long-term immunity (20+ years).
  • Plan Ahead: Get vaccinated at least 2 weeks before travel.

High-Risk Destinations

  • Asia (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Southeast Asia)
  • Africa
  • Central and South America
  • Middle East
  • Eastern Europe

Key Takeaways

  • Cause: Hepatitis A virus
  • Transmission: Contaminated food/water, close personal contact
  • Prevention: Good hygiene, safe food and water
  • Vaccination: Two-dose course offers long-term protection

What is Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids, and poses a long-term health risk.

Preventing Hepatitis B

  • Safe Sex Practices: Use barrier protection methods.
  • Avoid Needle Exposure: Don’t share needles or equipment.
  • Medical Safety: Avoid non-sterile tattooing, piercing, or medical treatment abroad.

Hepatitis B Vaccination

To prevent Hepatitis B, travellers should:

  • Complete the Vaccine Course: Typically 3 doses over 1–6 months.
  • Consider Combined Vaccine: Hepatitis A and B are often offered together for convenience.

High-Risk Destinations

  • Africa
  • East and Southeast Asia
  • South America
  • Eastern Europe
  • The Middle East

Key Takeaways

  • Cause: Hepatitis B virus
  • Transmission: Blood, unprotected sex, medical/dental procedures
  • Prevention: Avoid needle exposure and practice safe sex
  • Vaccination: 3-dose course or accelerated schedule for last-minute travellers

What is Cholera?
Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal illness caused by Vibrio cholerae, typically contracted through contaminated water or food in areas with inadequate sanitation.

Preventing Cholera

  • Food and Water Precautions: Drink safe water and avoid raw foods.
  • Hand Hygiene: Especially important before eating and after using the toilet.

Cholera Vaccination

Travellers at higher risk should:

  • Take Oral Vaccine (Dukoral): Two doses given 1 week apart.
  • Use With Caution: Best for aid workers, backpackers, or those visiting remote or high-risk areas.

High-Risk Destinations

  • Parts of Africa
  • South Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh)
  • Haiti
  • Yemen
  • Refugee or disaster-affected zones

Key Takeaways

  • Cause: Vibrio cholerae bacteria
  • Transmission: Contaminated food/water
  • Prevention: Strict food/water hygiene
  • Vaccination: Oral vaccine for high-risk travellers

What is Rabies?
Rabies is a fatal viral infection affecting the nervous system, transmitted via the bite or scratch of an infected animal (often dogs, bats, monkeys).

Preventing Rabies

  • Avoid Animal Contact: Especially stray dogs, cats, monkeys, and bats.
  • Seek Immediate Help: After any animal bite or scratch abroad.

Rabies Vaccination

Travellers should consider the vaccine if they:

  • Visit remote areas without medical access
  • Stay long-term or work with animals (e.g. vets, volunteers)
  • Travel to regions with high rabies prevalence

The vaccine is given in 3 doses over 21–28 days.

High-Risk Destinations

  • Asia (India, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines)
  • Africa
  • Central and South America
  • Eastern Europe

Key Takeaways

  • Cause: Rabies virus
  • Transmission: Animal bites, scratches, or saliva
  • Prevention: Avoid contact with animals, get urgent medical care post-exposure
  • Vaccination: Pre-travel vaccination essential for high-risk regions

What is Chikungunya?
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes. It causes fever, joint pain, and fatigue.

Preventing Chikungunya

  • Mosquito Protection: Use insect repellent (DEET 50%), mosquito nets, and wear long-sleeved clothing.
  • Daytime Precautions: Aedes mosquitoes are active during daylight hours.

Chikungunya Vaccination

While there is currently no widely available vaccine in the UK, awareness and mosquito bite prevention are key.

High-Risk Destinations

  • Caribbean
  • Central and South America
  • Africa
  • South and Southeast Asia

Key Takeaways

  • Cause: Chikungunya virus
  • Transmission: Mosquito bites (Aedes species)
  • Prevention: Use repellent and protective clothing
  • Vaccination: No licensed vaccine currently available in the UK

What is Meningitis ACWY?
Meningitis is a life-threatening infection of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. The ACWY vaccine protects against four strains: A, C, W, and Y.

Preventing Meningitis

  • Crowded Settings: Be cautious in hostels, pilgrimages, universities, and public transport.
  • Recognise Symptoms Early: Fever, headache, stiff neck, and rash.

Meningitis ACWY Vaccination

Travellers should get vaccinated if:

  • Visiting the African meningitis belt (especially in dry season)
  • Attending Hajj or Umrah (vaccine certificate required)
  • Spending extended time in high-risk settings

High-Risk Destinations

  • Sub-Saharan Africa (meningitis belt: Senegal to Ethiopia)
  • Saudi Arabia (Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage)
  • Some parts of South and Central America

Key Takeaways

  • Cause: Meningococcal bacteria
  • Transmission: Coughing, sneezing, close contact
  • Prevention: Avoid crowded, close-contact situations
  • Vaccination: ACWY vaccine required for Hajj and advised for Africa

What is Tetanus?
Tetanus is a serious infection caused by a toxin released from the Clostridium tetani bacteria, found worldwide. These bacteria are commonly present in soil and manure and can enter the body through open wounds such as puncture wounds, burns, or scratches.

Preventing Tetanus

  • Clean All Wounds: Thoroughly wash all cuts, scratches, and burns with soap and water.
  • Seek Medical Attention: For injuries like animal bites, burns, or wounds contaminated with soil.

Tetanus Vaccination

  • Complete the UK Schedule: Most people receive 5 doses through childhood and adolescence.
  • Booster Dose: Recommended if travelling to areas with limited medical facilities and last dose was over 10 years ago.

High-Risk Destinations

  • Worldwide, particularly rural areas with poor sanitation or access to healthcare

Key Takeaways

  • Cause: Clostridium tetani bacteria
  • Transmission: Through contaminated wounds
  • Prevention: Proper wound care, vaccination
  • Vaccination: Booster recommended every 10 years for travellers

What is Typhoid?
Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi, spread through contaminated food and water. It causes high fever, weakness, and stomach pain.

Preventing Typhoid

  • Food Safety: Avoid raw fruit/veg unless peeled, and drink bottled or boiled water.
  • Hand Hygiene: Essential before eating and after using the toilet.

Typhoid Vaccination

Travellers can choose from:

  • Injectable Vaccine (Typhim Vi): Single dose protects for 3 years.
  • Oral Vaccine (Vivotif): 3 capsules taken over several days (not suitable for all).

High-Risk Destinations

  • South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)
  • Africa
  • Southeast Asia
  • Central and South America

Key Takeaways

  • Cause: Salmonella typhi bacteria
  • Transmission: Contaminated food/water
  • Prevention: Food hygiene and safe water
  • Vaccination: Injectable or oral options available

What is Japanese Encephalitis?
Japanese Encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral infection that can cause severe brain inflammation. It’s rare but potentially life-threatening.

Preventing Japanese Encephalitis

  • Mosquito Avoidance: Use DEET, mosquito nets, and wear protective clothing.
  • Rural Caution: Risk is highest in rural, agricultural, and rice-growing areas.

Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination

Travellers should be vaccinated if:

  • Visiting rural Asia for a month or more
  • Travelling during the transmission season
  • Participating in outdoor or camping activities

Two doses are given 28 days apart, with full protection developing after the second dose.

High-Risk Destinations

  • Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos)
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Parts of Australia and the Western Pacific

Key Takeaways

  • Cause: Japanese Encephalitis virus
  • Transmission: Mosquito bites (Culex species)
  • Prevention: Mosquito bite prevention, especially in rural areas
  • Vaccination: Two-dose schedule recommended for at-risk travellers
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Why Choose Our Doncaster Travel Vaccine Clinic?

At Hyde Park Pharmacy, we offer a convenient, reliable, and professional travel vaccination service tailored to your destination and health needs. Our travel health experts provide advice on travel-related risks and recommend the right vaccinations based on your itinerary.

We’re centrally located in Doncaster, with flexible appointment times and same-day bookings available, making us your go-to Doncaster Travel Vaccine Clinic.

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When Should I Visit the Doncaster Travel Vaccine Clinic?

Ideally, you should visit the Doncaster Travel Vaccine Clinic at least 6–8 weeks before you travel. Some vaccines require multiple doses or time to take full effect. However, if you’re travelling soon, don’t worry — we can still help with last-minute travel vaccinations and advice.

Get in Touch

Book Your Travel Vaccination Appointment in Doncaster

01302 556022

Call us Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM

pharmacy.fjh07@nhs.net

Send us an email and we'll reply within 24 hours.

Hyde Park Pharmacy, 65-67 Carr House Road, Doncaster, DN1 2BJ

Visit our pharmacy for in-person assistance or inquiries.

Opening Times

Monday To Friday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday To Sunday: CLOSED

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What travel vaccines do you offer at your Doncaster clinic?

We offer a comprehensive range of travel vaccines at our clinic in Doncaster, including Cholera, Hepatitis A and B, Diphtheria-Tetanus-Polio (DTP), Rabies, Meningitis ACWY, Typhoid, and Japanese Encephalitis. We tailor your vaccinations based on your destination, medical history, and travel plans.

It depends on your destination. Many countries recommend or require vaccines such as Hepatitis A, Typhoid, or Malaria prevention. Book a travel consultation at our Doncaster clinic and we’ll guide you through what’s needed for your trip.

We recommend visiting our Doncaster travel clinic at least 6–8 weeks before your trip. Some vaccines require multiple doses or time to become fully effective.

Yes, we accommodate last-minute travellers. Some vaccines can be administered shortly before departure. Contact our clinic as soon as possible to arrange an urgent appointment.

Yes, we provide antimalarial medication tailored to your travel destination. Our pharmacists will help you choose the right malaria prevention tablets and explain how to take them effectively.

Not always. Some antimalarial and travel health products are available over the counter, while others may require a consultation. We offer both prescription and non-prescription options directly from our Doncaster travel clinic.

Yes. We offer period delay medication such as norethisterone after a short consultation. These can be especially helpful for holidays, events, or religious travel.

Yes, we provide over-the-counter and prescription treatments for travellers’ diarrhoea. Prevention advice and hygiene tips are also discussed during your consultation.

Yes, Meningitis ACWY is mandatory for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. We provide this vaccine at our Doncaster clinic and issue a certificate of vaccination (ICVP) as required.

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