Vaccinations to consider when travelling to Middle East either on business or a family holiday:
Baharian
The following vaccines are available for people visiting Baharian.
Please check with your GP or contact samedaydoctor for further advice about travel vaccinations.
- Hepatitis A, caused through oral consumption of food or drink, where levels of sanitation and hygiene are low.
- Hepatitis B, spread person to person through blood products such as an infected needle or medical instrument
- Rabies Virus, spread through the saliva of an infected animal, through biting or scraping against an open wound.
- Tetanus, bacterial contamination in open cuts and sores. Bacteria is usually found in soil, manure and dust (although bites and scratches can also cause infection)
Iran
The following vaccines are available for people visiting Iran.
Please check with your GP or contact samedaydoctor for further advice about travel vaccinations.
- Diphtheria, commonly caused through the exchange of respiratory droplets in poorer and densely populated areas
- Hepatitis A, caused through oral consumption of food or drink, where levels of sanitation and hygiene are low.
- Hepatitis B, spread person to person through blood products such as an infected needle or medical instrument
- Rabies Virus, spread through the saliva of an infected animal, through biting or scraping against an open wound.
- Tetanus, bacterial contamination in open cuts and sores. Bacteria is usually found in soil, manure and dust (although bites and scratches can also cause infection)
- Cholera, spread through contaminated food and water during periods of heavy rainfall and flooding.
Israel
The following vaccines are available for people visiting Israel.
Please check with your GP or contact samedaydoctor for further advice about travel vaccinations.
- Diphtheria, commonly caused through the exchange of respiratory droplets in poorer and densely populated areas
- Hepatitis A, caused through oral consumption of food or drink, where levels of sanitation and hygiene are low.
- Hepatitis B, spread person to person through blood products such as an infected needle or medical instrument
- Rabies Virus, spread through the saliva of an infected animal, through biting or scraping against an open wound.
- Tetanus, bacterial contamination in open cuts and sores. Bacteria is usually found in soil, manure and dust (although bites and scratches can also cause infection)Poliomyelitis, Spread via the faecal-oral route and contaminated food/drink.
Saudi Arabia
The following vaccines are available for people visiting Arabia.
Please check with your GP or contact samedaydoctor for further advice about travel vaccinations.
- Diphtheria, commonly caused through the exchange of respiratory droplets in poorer and densely populated areas
- Hepatitis A, caused through oral consumption of food or drink, where levels of sanitation and hygiene are low.
- Hepatitis B, spread person to person through blood products such as an infected needle or medical instrument
- Rabies Virus, spread through the saliva of an infected animal, through biting or scraping against an open wound.
- Tetanus, bacterial contamination in open cuts and sores. Bacteria is usually found in soil, manure and dust (although bites and scratches can also cause infection)
- Poliomyelitis, Spread via the faecal-oral route and contaminated food/drink.
- Mennigoggical Meningitis, caused through close contact & much more risk during the dry season. More risk if spending a significant amount of time with the local residents.
- Influenza, direct result of airborne droplets within enclosed spaces and large crowds of people.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The following vaccines are available for people visiting United Arab Emirates.
Please check with your GP or contact samedaydoctor for further advice about travel vaccinations.
- Diphtheria, commonly caused through the exchange of respiratory droplets in poorer and densely populated areas
- Hepatitis A, caused through oral consumption of food or drink, where levels of sanitation and hygiene are low.
- Hepatitis B, spread person to person through blood products such as an infected needle or medical instrument
- Rabies Virus, spread through the saliva of an infected animal, through biting or scraping against an open wound.
- Tetanus, bacterial contamination in open cuts and sores. Bacteria is usually found in soil, manure and dust (although bites and scratches can also cause infection)
Travel vaccines
Samedaydoctor provides advice & fast access to a vast range of travel vaccines. Appointments available at short notice, with same day and weekend appointments convenient to you.
Visit either of our walk in travel clinics in London & Manchester: Canary Wharf Clinic, Central London Clinic, City Of London Clinic and Manchester.