Travel Health Advice Posted or Updated on 15 Aug 2024

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to complete our travel risk assessment form – This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

A Form should be filled in of your holiday destination and an appointment made 4 to 6 weeks before travelling.

1. Complete and return Travel Risk Assessment Form before coming to see the nurse.

2. Attend appointment with the practice nurse to discuss travel arrangements and receive your vaccinations.

3. If you do not need any vaccinations or malarial medication, the nurse will contact you.

Some travel vaccines incur a charge – this is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

For further information on travel and the vaccinations required visit www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/destinations

If you have left it too late to get an appointment with the nurse, then other travel clinic information can be found at www.masta-travel-health.com/FindAClinic or call 0330 100 4200.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad. For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information check www.gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCOtravel and Facebook.com/FCOtravel.