Your local Travel Clinic in Parbold

Are you planning to jet off for a holiday or business trip to an exotic country? Or are you going to Mecca for Hajj or Umrah? Whatever your reasons for travelling or whichever destination you are heading to, John Halton Pharmacy Travel Clinic in Parbold is here to ensure that you get protection along the way.

Why should you have travel vaccinations?

When travelling outside the country, you may expose yourself to pathogens that may cause harm to your body because of a lack of protection. This is usually known as “immunity”, therefore the term “immunisations.” Exposure to pathogens can cause infections and diseases such as Yellow Fever or Hepatitis B which can lead to illnesses. These illnesses, in some cases, can be serious or even be deadly. Getting a vaccination against these diseases prior to travelling will offer you protection along the way. This is vital because some of these infections can become life-threatening.

How do travel vaccines work?

Travel vaccines usually work in the same way. You can find a variety of them that offer immunity from various diseases. Basically, you’ll get an injection that includes a solution mimicking the disease’s invading pathogen. This stimulates your immune system to release antibodies designed to combat specific infections (white blood cells). For that reason, if you expose yourself to the virus or bacteria, your defence mechanism will fight it off before it can cause any harm to you.

It’s advisable that you get the vaccinations at least 21 days prior to travelling to your destination. But sometimes you need to do it more than 21 days before travelling, like vaccination for Rabies. This way, your body will have enough time to generate all the antibodies required for optimum protection.

Get your vaccinations from John Halton Pharmacy today!

Our trained and experienced pharmacists are fully equipped to offer travel vaccinations of all kinds. They can as well as prescribe antimalarial medication. We also provide you with updated health information before you travel to ensure you are completely aware of all the risks you are about to undertake.

When booking, please ensure that you indicate the type of vaccine you need in the notes section of the form you are filling out during the booking process.

Contact us to find out more about our Travel Clinic in Parbold or simply book a consultation below.