Travel Health Clinic
Hollinswood Pharmacy in Telford offers expert travel health services including travel vaccines, malaria tablets, and support for jet lag and period delay. Call 01952 299925 to book your appointment.
Hollinswood Pharmacy
Travel Health Services & Vaccinations in Telford
Based in Telford, Hollinswood Pharmacy provides expert travel health services including vaccinations for hepatitis, typhoid and yellow fever, as well as preventative treatments for malaria, altitude sickness and traveller’s diarrhoea.
We also offer support for common travel concerns such as jet lag and period delay. With personalised advice based on your destination, our team helps you stay protected and prepared for travel abroad.
Travel ailments we can help with
Travel Vaccinations
When travelling abroad, you may be exposed to a range of infectious diseases that are uncommon in the UK. The list below includes some of the most common illnesses found in different parts of the world. Understanding the risks and getting the right protection before you travel can help prevent serious health issues while you’re away.
Below are some of the most common travel-related illnesses and where in the world you are most likely to encounter them.
Cholera
Found in parts of Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean, especially where clean water and sanitation are limited.
Hepatitis A
Widespread in regions with poor hygiene and sanitation, including parts of Africa, Asia, Central and South America and Eastern Europe.
Hepatitis B
Occurs globally but more common in sub Saharan Africa, East and Southeast Asia and parts of Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Japanese Encephalitis
Mainly found in rural areas of East, South and Southeast Asia, particularly around rice fields and pig farms.
Meningitis ACWY
Most common in parts of sub Saharan Africa, known as the meningitis belt, and required for Hajj and Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia.
Rabies
Found in Asia, Africa, Central and South America and Eastern Europe, particularly where contact with wild or stray animals is a risk.
Tick Borne Encephalitis
Occurs in forested and rural parts of Central, Eastern and Northern Europe, as well as parts of Asia, especially during spring and summer.
Typhoid
Common in parts of South Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America, especially where water quality and food hygiene are poor.
Travel Vaccination Costs
Travel Health Services in Telford
| Vaccination | Min Time Before Travel | Price per Dose | Doses Required | Total Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikungunya | 2 weeks | £175.00 | 1 | £175.00 |
| Cholera (Oral or Injectable) | 2 weeks | £75.00 | Oral – 2 doses / Injectable – 1 dose | £75.00 |
| Dengue Fever | 2 weeks | £120.00 each | 2 | £240.00 |
| Diphtheria / Tetanus / Polio | 2 weeks | £40.00 | 1 | £40.00 |
| Hepatitis A | 2 weeks | £60.00 | 1 or 2 depending on vaccination history | From £60.00 |
| Hepatitis A (child) | 2 weeks | £50.00 | 1 or 2 depending on vaccination history | From £50.00 |
| Hepatitis B | 4 weeks | £50.00 each | 3 | £150.00 |
| Hepatitis B (child) | 4 weeks | £30.00 each | 3 | £90.00 |
| Hepatitis A & B (combined) | 6 weeks | £80.00 each | 3 | £240.00 |
| Hepatitis A & B combined (child) | 6 weeks | £45.00 each | 3 | £135.00 |
| Japanese Encephalitis | 6 weeks | £100.00 each | 2 | £200.00 |
| Measles, Mumps & Rubella | 6 weeks | £45.00 each | 1–2 depending on childhood vaccinations | £45.00–£90.00 |
| Meningitis ACWY | 2 weeks | £50.00 | 1 | £50.00 |
| Meningitis B | 2 weeks | £110.00 | 1 | £110.00 |
| Rabies | 6 weeks | £85.00 each | 3 | £255.00 |
| Tick-Borne Encephalitis | 8 weeks | £65.00 each | 3 | £195.00 |
| Tick-Borne Encephalitis (child) | 8 weeks | £60.00 each | 3 | £180.00 |
| Typhoid | 2 weeks | £35.00 | 1 | £35.00 |
| Yellow Fever | 10 days | £85.00 | 1 | £85.00 |
| Yellow Fever Certificate Replacement | 10 days | £20.00 | N/A | £20.00 |
| Yellow Fever Exemption Certificate | 10 days | £20.00 | N/A | £20.00 |
| Tablets and Capsules | ||||
| Typhoid (Vivotif – oral) | N/A | £40.00 / 3 caps | Day 1, 3, 5 | £40.00 |
| Malaria – Doxycycline 100mg | N/A | £0.60 / cap | 1 daily, starting 2 days before travel, continuing 28 days after | Varies |
| Malaria – Malarone | N/A | £3.00 / tab (£2.50 generic) | 1 daily, starting 2 days before travel, continuing 7 days after | Varies |
| Malaria – Lariam (Mefloquine) | N/A | £4.00 / tab | 1 weekly, starting 10 days before travel, continuing 4 weeks after | Varies |
| Traveller's Diarrhoea (Azithromycin 500mg) | N/A | £2.00 / tab | 1 daily for 3 days | £6.00 |
| Altitude Sickness (Acetazolamide) | N/A | £1.00 / tab | 1 day before, daily for 2 days or until acclimatised | Max 10 tabs |
| Jet Lag (Melatonin 3mg) | N/A | £1.00 / tab | 1–2 daily for min 5 days after arrival and 5 days after return | Max 20 tabs |
| Period Delay (Norethisterone 5mg) | N/A | £0.60 / tab | 1 tds, starting 3 days before period, continuing 10–14 days | Max 42 tabs |
Book a Travel Vaccination
Need a last minute booking? Don't panic!
If you are in the Telford area, including places like Shifnal, Oakengates, Wellington or Ironbridge, you can book your last minute travel vaccines and malaria tablets at Hollinswood Pharmacy. Same day appointments are often available to help you get sorted quickly before you travel.