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Many parents elect to vaccinate their children against chicken pox. Two vaccinations are needed at least one month apart and can be given at 12 months of age. Some healthcare workers or people going to work or study in the USA may be required to have this vaccination. This vaccination must be avoided during pregnancy. The vaccine has also been shown to reduce the severity of symptoms if given up to 5 (preferably 3) days after exposure to chicken pox if the person has not had the infection before.
Children in developed countries are vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, and polio. It is recommended that travellers have boosters every 10 years to maintain their immunity. There is an increase in polio infection in parts of Africa and the Middle East, so more frequent vaccination is recommended if travelling to these areas.
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Hepatitis A is contracted by eating or drinking something contaminated with the virus, and vaccination is recommended for travel to many parts of the world. Two vaccines given 6–12 months apart (which can be given up to 36 months apart if necessary) provide up to 25 years of protection.
Hepatitis A and typhoid are contracted by eating or drinking something contaminated with the virus, and vaccination is recommended for travel to many parts of the world.
Hepatitis B can be contracted through sex, needles, or blood. It is mandatory for health care workers, recommended for gay men, and can protect anyone against catching the virus through sex. In some countries, it is part of the children’s vaccination programme. Four or five vaccines are needed in a lifetime.
The HPV vaccine, also known as the ‘cervical cancer vaccine’, is available at SameDayDoctor and protects against four types of HPV, covering 70% of the strains that cause cervical cancer and 90% of the strains that cause genital warts. It is now given to girls at school in the UK, but many older women and many men choose to have the vaccine. It is recommended for gay men. Three vaccines over 6 months are given to those over 18 years old, and two doses are given to children.
Japanese encephalitis is transmitted by mosquitoes, and vaccination is recommended for people travelling to parts of Asia for prolonged periods, especially if in the countryside. Contact your preferred SameDayDoctor clinic to order a vaccine and arrange a convenient date.
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Most children have an MMR in childhood, but some parents prefer their child to have the ‘single’ measles vaccine instead. Some healthcare workers also need proof of measles immunity or vaccination and can choose the MMR or ‘single’ measles vaccine. Vaccination must be avoided during pregnancy. Contact SameDayDoctor to make arrangements for this vaccination.
Meningitis ACWY vaccination is recommended for travellers to central Africa and Saudi Arabia for Haj. Book an appointment at any SameDayDoctor clinic or walk in where advertised if you would like the Meningitis ACWY vaccination.
Meningitis B is one of the two most common types of bacterial meningitis in the UK. Until recently, it was only possible to vaccinate against Type C. A meningitis B vaccination is now available and is being introduced for children on the NHS. Some parents choose not to wait until the NHS can offer it, and some choose to give it to older teenagers before they go to university, where meningitis is again a risk.
Most children have an MMR in childhood, but some parents prefer their child to have the ‘single’ measles vaccine instead. Some healthcare workers also need proof of measles immunity or vaccination and can choose the MMR or ‘single’ measles vaccine. Vaccination must be avoided during pregnancy.
The Pneumococcus vaccine is recommended for babies and young children as part of the UK immunisation schedule, individuals over 65, and those with many other causes of impaired immunity. Contact your preferred SameDayDoctor clinic to inquire if you may benefit from this vaccination.
Children in developed countries are vaccinated against polio; it is recommended that travellers have boosters every 10 years to maintain their immunity. There is an increase in polio infection in parts of Africa and the Middle East, so travellers to this part of the world should consider vaccination if they haven’t had one in the past year. Book an appointment at any SameDayDoctor clinic or walk in where advertised if you would like a ‘DTP’ vaccination. For ‘single’ polio vaccination, please call first.
Rabies is contracted by being bitten by an infected mammal, such as a dog, monkey, or bat. It is common in many parts of the world and should be considered by any traveller. Three vaccines are needed over the course of one month to improve your chances of survival should you get bitten. If a bite occurs from any potentially rabid mammal, rapid medical assistance must still be sought to obtain further vaccines. Two further injections are required in individuals who have already completed a primary course of vaccines; unvaccinated individuals require a course of five vaccines following a bite.
Most children have an MMR in childhood. Some healthcare workers also need proof of rubella immunity or vaccination. Rubella immunity is very important before pregnancy to avoid harm to the baby if the mom contracts rubella while pregnant. Rubella vaccination cannot be given while pregnant, and pregnancy should be avoided for at least 1 month after vaccination.
Shingles is the reactivation of the ‘chicken pox’ virus, causing a localised rash and a flu-like illness. It can make a person very unwell. In addition, there is common nerve pain called ‘neuralgia’ following a bout of shingles. The vaccine is slowly being introduced on the NHS, but some people prefer to have the vaccine privately to reduce the severity should they develop shingles and significantly reduce the risk of nerve pain. This vaccine is available to anyone over 50. Contact SameDayDoctor Central London Clinic, your trusted private GP in London, to make arrangements for this vaccination.
Children in developed countries are vaccinated against tetanus. It is recommended that travellers have a booster every 10 years to maintain their immunity. SameDayDoctor offers the DTP vaccine, covering diphtheria, polio, and tetanus. If you prefer to have a Tetanus vaccine without diphtheria and polio, this can be arranged at some of our clinics but is more expensive. Book an appointment at any of our clinics or walk-in clinics where advertised if you would like the ‘DTP’ vaccination. For ‘single’ tetanus vaccination, please call first.
Tickborne encephalitis is transmitted by tick bites, and vaccination is recommended for people travelling to parts of Eastern Europe and Asia for prolonged periods, especially if in the countryside. Contact your preferred SameDayDoctor clinic to order a vaccine and arrange a convenient date.
Typhoid is contracted by eating or drinking something contaminated with the virus, and vaccination is recommended for travel to many parts of the world. Boosters are recommended every 3 years.
Pertussis or whooping cough vaccination is recommended in the UK for pregnant women 28 to 32 weeks pregnant (up to 38 weeks) to protect the newborn baby before it has its infant vaccines. Pertussis vaccination may be required for people working or studying in the USA. Contact SameDayDoctor for vaccine availability.
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