Kiveton PharmacyTravel vaccine
from £20 per course · course
There is no vaccine against malaria for travellers — prevention means bite avoidance plus the right antimalarial tablets for your destination. Malaria is spread by evening- and night-biting mosquitoes across much of Africa, Asia and Latin America, and can be fatal without prompt treatment. Returning travellers who skipped tablets make up most of the severe cases seen in UK hospitals.
Anyone travelling to a malaria risk area — including previous residents of risk countries, whose immunity fades within a couple of years of moving to the UK. We match the tablet to your destination, medical history and preference: atovaquone/proguanil (daily, well tolerated), doxycycline (daily, budget-friendly), or mefloquine (weekly).
Started before you enter the risk area (1–2 days for most daily tablets; 2–3 weeks for mefloquine) and continued after you leave (7 or 28 days depending on the tablet). Dispensed at your appointment — no GP prescription needed.
Travelling 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.
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.
Our pharmacist will confirm at your risk assessment — there is no obligation to have anything you do not need.
Book your consultation Or call us on 01909 268 001 — we are happy to talk it through firstBack to the main Travel Clinic page · All destination guides · Full price list
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