Why should you visit a travel clinic before your trip?

Making an appointment at a travel clinic should be on everyone’s ‘travel to-do’ list. Here in the UK, we don’t have to worry about many of the diseases that can be found abroad. Because of this, many people are complacent when it comes to travel health and as a result, may not realize the risk, they are putting themselves in when they go abroad. 

It does not just trip to developing regions that carry this risk. Several popular holiday destinations have diseases that can end up making you seriously ill. Additionally, your destination may not have access to the medical facilities you’ll need if you become ill, so booking a travel clinic appointment can help you make informed decisions. 

The best way to protect yourself abroad is to book an appointment with a comprehensive and knowledgeable travel clinic like West Chemist. The pharmacists and clinicians at our travel health pharmacy will go over your itinerary and make personalized recommendations based on where you will be going and what you will be doing there. These recommendations may include suggested vaccines, any medicines you should take with you, and any precautions you should take during your travels. 

If you’re planning a trip overseas, you should try to book an appointment 6-8 weeks prior to your trip. This will give you enough time to complete any vaccination courses you may need. However, even if you’re traveling last minute, our specialists can still help.    

West Chemist’s Travel Clinic in the UK  

The importance of a travel clinic can’t be underestimated, especially if you’re going somewhere new. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, West Chemist’s travel clinic services can help make your trip go as smoothly as possible. 

If you’re looking for a “travel clinic near me,” look no further than West Chemist. We are a community-based pharmacy offering several different services, including travel clinic services. Our travel vaccination service can protect you from several preventable diseases that can cause you serious harm. The NHS generally does not offer a travel vaccines service so you’ll need to book it privately at West Chemist to get them.