At Shivas Pharmacy in West Croydon we are often asked a simple question before holiday season. Do I need a booster if I travel once a year, and how long does the typhoid vaccine last. The answer depends on which vaccine you received, when you last had it, and the type of trips you take. …
When most people think about travel vaccinations, they often focus on tropical diseases like yellow fever or typhoid. But there’s another serious illness that continues to affect travellers in parts of Europe and Asia: tick-borne encephalitis, or TBE. Many assume it’s a concern only for hikers or outdoor adventurers, but the reality is that the …
At Shivas Pharmacy, we help patients prepare for their travels with expert advice and essential vaccinations. One of the most commonly overlooked yet vital vaccines for travel is the DTP vaccine, which protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). While most people in the UK receive this vaccine as part of the routine childhood …
If you’ve just booked a last-minute holiday or realised you need travel vaccinations before your trip, you may be wondering if you can get them quickly through the NHS. Unfortunately, NHS travel vaccinations require advance planning, and appointments are often booked up well ahead of time. For last-minute vaccinations, private clinics and pharmacies are your …
The Easter Holidays are a great time to get together with family, and travel! In this guide, we explore how you can best plan for your travels if you’re heading out of the country. Travelling with children involves practical consideration as well as careful planning. Health risks may vary depending on a number of circumstances, …