Planning your summer holidays?

Discover essential travel health tips and vaccination advice to stay safe on your next adventure. Get tailored protection for your summer travel at The World Travel Clinic.

As summer is on it is way, travelling enhances, more people are packing their bags for family road trips and tropical vacations. It is important that before you book your flight or hit the road, you have to think about your health and safety which starts with understanding what vaccinations you may need.

Here is everything that you need to know to travel safely this summer:

Why are vaccines important for summer travel?

Travel introduces you to different environments, climates and multiple health risks, vaccines are the first use of protection to defend against diseases that may be rare in your home country but prone in the country which you are staying in.

 

 

Key vaccines to consider before your summer holiday:

• Hepatitis A and B – Especially important for countries with lower sanitation
• Typhoid – Recommended for travel to parts of Asia and Africa
• Yellow Fever – Mandatory for entry into certain African and south American countries
• Rabies – A consideration for travellers spending time in rural areas or with animals.

 

 

Expert tip: Ensure you consult a healthcare provider or travel vaccine specialist  at least 4-6 weeks before departure. This allows ample time for any required doses to become effective, ensuring you’re fully protected for your summer holidays

Destination – Specific Travel tip:

Tropical summer holiday destinations:

Increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses like Malaria and Dengue. It’s crucial to use insect repellent containing DEET, wear long sleeves and trousers, especially during dawn and dusk, and consider mosquito nets for extra protection during your summer travels.

Developing countries for your summer trip:

Be cautious with food and water. Stick to bottle water, avoid raw foods and making sure you are considering vaccines. (Typhoid and Cholera)

Adventure travel during your summer break:

You may have limited access to health care when on a adventurous get away due to the lack of services in the local areas. Ensure that your vaccinated against Tetanus, Rabies and Hepatitis A.

General health tips for summer travel:

• Stay hydrated – Dehydration is a common issue, especially in hot climates.
• Pack a travel health kit – Include essentials in pain relivers, band aids and any prescribed medications.
• Check entry requirements – Some countries require proof of specific vaccinations like Yellow fever.
• Keep digital and paper copies of your vaccine records when travelling.

 

 

Where to get your travel vaccines?

You can receive expert advice and personalized travel vaccine plans from a specialist vaccine clinic. At The World Travel Clinic, we offer tailored travel consultations based on your destination and medical history, ensuring you’re fully prepared for your summer holiday.

Book your travel vaccine consultation with us today and get protection tailored to your trip!

 

 

Here are some external links if you need to access more information:

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019