Travel vaccinations for
Turkey is one of the UK's very favourite holiday destinations - over four million of us visit every year, from all-inclusive resorts in Antalya, Marmaris and Bodrum to city breaks in Istanbul. It's an…
Short answer: Hepatitis a, typhoid, polio, diphtheria & tetanus are the vaccinations most commonly recommended for travellers to Turkey. Your exact needs depend on where you are going and what you will be doing, which we confirm at a short consultation.
Antimalarial tablets are not needed for this destination.
Turkey is one of the UK's very favourite holiday destinations - over four million of us visit every year, from all-inclusive resorts in Antalya, Marmaris and Bodrum to city breaks in Istanbul. It's an easy, rewarding trip, but even resort holidays carry a real risk of food- and water-borne illness, so Hepatitis A protection is recommended for all travellers.
Prices are per dose. Your pharmacist confirms exactly what you need — and what you do not — at your consultation.
Recommended for all travellers, including all-inclusive resorts - spread through contaminated food and water.
Recommended for mostRecommended for most trips, especially if you eat outside the hotel or explore beyond the resort.
Recommended for mostConsider for longer stays - and for anyone travelling for dental or cosmetic treatment, which is increasingly popular in Turkey.
For some travellersConsider for longer trips and rural travel; stray dogs and cats are common in Turkish towns and cities.
For some travellersOnly for forest hiking and camping in certain regions in spring and summer - your pharmacist will advise.
For some travellersTravelling in a few weeks or a few months? Either way, we can help. Coming in four to six weeks ahead gives the most flexibility for any multi-dose courses.
Flying sooner — even this week? Please still book. We offer rapid and accelerated courses, and most travellers can be vaccinated on the same day as their appointment. Many single-dose vaccines provide protection quickly.
Had some vaccines before? Bring your records and we will check what is still in date. Often a single booster is all that is needed, and that can be given at the same visit.
Risk assessment, vaccines and any medication — all in a single appointment at our South Yorkshire travel clinic.
Book your consultation Or call us on 01909 268 001 — we are happy to talk it through firstTurkey is a leading destination for dental work, hair transplants and cosmetic surgery. If that's your trip, we recommend Hepatitis B vaccination - ideally started 4-8 weeks before you go, though an accelerated course is possible at shorter notice. Book a consultation and we'll plan the timing around your procedure date.
Rehydration sachets, painkillers, plasters and any regular medication in its original packaging. Ask us about stand-by treatment for upset stomachs before you go.
High-factor sun cream, plenty of water and shade in the middle of the day prevent most common holiday health problems.
Be a little cautious with unpeeled fruit, salads and ice outside reputable venues, particularly in the first days of your trip.
Make sure your policy covers any activities you have planned, and carry details of it with you rather than leaving them at home.
A straightforward visit, usually 15–20 minutes, with no obligation to have anything you do not need.
Where you are going, what you will be doing and how long for. Bring any vaccination records you have.
Our pharmacist checks your itinerary and health history against current UK travel health guidance, and explains what is worth having.
Most vaccines are given there and then. If a rapid or accelerated course suits you better, we will plan it around your travel date.
Hepatitis A is recommended even for resort holidays, with Typhoid worth adding for most travellers and Tetanus kept up to date. No malaria tablets are needed for Turkey.
At our South Yorkshire travel clinic Hepatitis A is £65 and Typhoid £40 - many holidaymakers need just these two. Your pharmacist confirms exactly what you need at a quick risk assessment.
We recommend Hepatitis B vaccination for dental and cosmetic tourism. An accelerated course suits shorter notice - call us on 01909 268 001 and we will plan it around your dates.
Not at all, and it is one of the most common questions we are asked. Many travel vaccines work quickly, and we can usually vaccinate on the same day as your appointment. We also offer rapid and accelerated courses where a multi-dose vaccine is needed. Book in and we will do everything we can before you fly.
We are at 7-8 The Square, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 5QN, easily reached from across South Yorkshire with free parking nearby. We regularly see travellers from Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Dinnington, Kiveton and Worksop. Call 01909 268 001 to check availability.
No. You can book directly with our pharmacist team — no GP referral is required. We carry out a full travel risk assessment based on your destination, itinerary and health history.
Same-day and rapid appointments available six days a week, including Saturday mornings.
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