Whether you’re planning a once in a lifetime adventure, a round the world trip, regular business travel or visiting friends and family overseas, it’s important to consider the potential health risks that could disrupt your journey or result in long-term illness.
Many serious infectious diseases remain common in parts of the world. Vaccinations provide effective protection against illnesses that can ruin a holiday, cause severe complications, or, in rare cases, be life threatening. Despite this, many UK travellers still travel without appropriate protection, even when visiting high risk destinations.
Travel vaccines can protect against a range of infections, including polio, typhoid, hepatitis A and B, rabies, cholera, and Japanese encephalitis. Your individual risk depends on factors such as your destination, duration of travel, type of accommodation, planned activities, and your personal health history.
