Travel With Confidence
Planning a holiday, business trip, gap year, backpacking adventure, cruise, pilgrimage, or visiting friends and relatives abroad?
At Lockwood Pharmacy, we provide professional travel health consultations, travel vaccinations, and malaria prevention advice to help keep you safe before, during, and after your travels.
Our experienced pharmacists will assess your travel plans and recommend the most appropriate vaccinations and preventative treatments based on your destination, medical history, planned activities, and length of stay.
Whether you are travelling to Thailand, India, Kenya, Bali, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Brazil, or anywhere else in the world, we can help ensure you are properly protected.
Book Your Travel Health Consultation Today
Our travel health consultations are designed to provide personalised advice and protection for every traveller.
Why Choose Lockwood Pharmacy?
When it comes to travel health, every journey is different.
At Lockwood Pharmacy, we offer:
- Comprehensive travel health risk assessments
- Expert vaccination advice
- Malaria prevention consultations
- Convenient appointment times
- Competitive pricing
- Fast access to vaccines and medication
- Personalised recommendations based on your itinerary
- Professional support before you travel
Our aim is to make travel healthcare simple, convenient, and accessible.
Travel Health Consultation
Every travel vaccination appointment begins with a comprehensive travel health assessment.
During your consultation, we will discuss:
- Countries and regions you are visiting
- Duration of your trip
- Type of accommodation
- Planned activities
- Previous travel history
- Existing medical conditions
- Current medications
- Allergies
- Previous vaccinations
Based on this assessment, we will provide tailored recommendations to help protect your health while travelling.
Travel Vaccinations Available
The vaccinations recommended for your trip will depend on your destination and travel plans.
Vaccines commonly provided include:
- Hepatitis A Vaccine
- Hepatitis A is a viral infection affecting the liver and is commonly spread through contaminated food and water.
- Vaccination is recommended for many destinations worldwide.
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Hepatitis B is spread through infected blood and bodily fluids.
- Vaccination may be recommended for long stays, healthcare workers, adventure travellers, and those undertaking higher-risk activities.
- Typhoid Vaccine
- Typhoid fever is caused by bacteria spread through contaminated food and water.
- Vaccination is recommended for many destinations across Asia, Africa, and South America.
- Cholera Vaccine
- Cholera is a bacterial infection that can cause severe diarrhoea.
- Vaccination may be recommended for certain travellers visiting high-risk areas.
- Rabies Vaccine
- Rabies is a serious viral infection transmitted through animal bites and scratches.
- Vaccination may be recommended for long-term travellers, backpackers, cyclists, motorcyclists, and those visiting remote areas.
- Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
- This mosquito-borne viral infection occurs in parts of Asia and the Western Pacific.
- Vaccination may be recommended depending on destination, season, and length of stay.
- Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine
- This infection occurs in parts of Europe and Asia and is spread through infected tick bites.
- Vaccination may be recommended for outdoor travellers and hikers.
- Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine
- This vaccine protects against meningococcal disease and is required for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims entering Saudi Arabia.
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio Booster
- Travellers should ensure routine vaccinations are up to date before travelling abroad.
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
- Ensuring protection against MMR remains important due to outbreaks occurring in several countries worldwide.
Malaria Prevention Service
- Malaria is a potentially life-threatening disease transmitted through infected mosquito bites.
- Millions of people travel to malaria-risk regions every year, and prevention is essential.
Our malaria prevention service includes:
- Malaria risk assessment
- Destination-specific advice
- Mosquito bite prevention guidance
- Supply of appropriate antimalarial medication
- Advice regarding side effects and suitability
Common Antimalarial Medications
Depending on your destination and medical history, suitable options may include:
Atovaquone/Proguanil
Often chosen for short trips and last-minute travellers.
Doxycycline
A cost-effective option suitable for many travellers.
Mefloquine
- May be suitable for longer trips and certain destinations.
- Our pharmacist will discuss the most appropriate option during your consultation.
Preventing Mosquito Bites
Malaria prevention involves more than medication.
Travellers should also:
- Use insect repellent containing DEET
- Wear long sleeves and trousers after sunset
- Sleep under insecticide-treated mosquito nets where appropriate
- Stay in air-conditioned or screened accommodation when possible
- Follow all destination-specific travel health advice
When Should I Book My Appointment?
Ideally, travel health advice should be sought at least 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
However, even if you are travelling at short notice, we may still be able to provide valuable protection and advice.
If you have a last-minute trip planned, please contact us as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a travel consultation take?
Most consultations take between 20 and 40 minutes depending on your itinerary and vaccination requirements.
Do I need travel vaccinations?
Many destinations have health risks that can be reduced through vaccination. Recommendations depend on where you are travelling and the activities you will undertake.
Are travel vaccinations available on the NHS?
Some vaccines may be available through NHS services, while many travel vaccines are provided privately.
Do I need malaria tablets?
Not every destination requires malaria prevention medication. Our pharmacist will assess your itinerary and advise accordingly.
Can I receive vaccinations at short notice?
Yes. Even if your departure date is approaching, we may still be able to provide vaccinations and preventative advice.
Are travel vaccinations safe?
Travel vaccines used in the UK have undergone rigorous testing and monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Can children receive travel vaccinations?
Yes. Many travel vaccines are suitable for children, depending on age and destination.
Popular Travel Destinations
We regularly advise travellers visiting:
- Thailand
- India
- Bali
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- Sri Lanka
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- South Africa
- Brazil
- Peru
- Saudi Arabia
- Egypt
- Turkey
If your destination is not listed, please contact us and we will be happy to advise.
Book Your Appointment
Whether you are planning a family holiday, business trip, gap year, cruise, pilgrimage, or adventure travel, Lockwood Pharmacy can help ensure you are properly prepared.
Book your Travel Health Consultation today and travel with confidence.
Call us, visit the pharmacy, or book online to arrange your appointment.
