It is always a wise precaution to pack some essential items in case of illness on holiday. Do choose medicines according to your needs and the country you are intending to visit. lf you take prescription medicines regularly remember to pack them too.
You may want to consider packing the following:
- Paracetamol Travel Sickness tablets Plasters and a small crepe bandage
- Rehydration solutions such as Dioralyte, Anti-diarrhoeal e.g. lmodium
- High factor sunscreen
- Anti-material tablets, Water purification tablets, Insect repellent
- Condoms / other contraceptives
- Sunhats for yourself and children
Mosquito Bite Avoidance for Travellers
In many tropical countries, mosquitoes can spread diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, West Nile, malaria, yellow fever and Zika. Here are five simple rules you should follow to reduce your risk of infections spread by mosquitoes.
Download this Information Leaflet for further Information.
Travel Vaccination Charges
We offer a basic travel health service, free of charge, but the NHS cannot cover the cost of all the treatments you may need so you may incur charges. A list of these charges is held at reception.
Malaria Tablets are not provided on the NHS and sometimes can be bought over-the-counter or may require a private prescription. The nurse can advise regarding this or you could discuss with your pharmacist. Please note that some tablets have to be started at least one week before you travel and you need continue to take them when you return to the UK for the advised length of time.
Travel Vaccinations
We offer travel vaccination appointments at the practice.
There is restricted availability for these appointments are only available on a Friday afternoon.
If the practice is unable to accommodate your request for an appointment, there are alternative options for you to receive travel vaccinations (charges apply), which are:
NOMAD travel clinic
66 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 2RJ
Telephone number: 01341 555 061
Manchester Travel Vaccination Clinic | Nomad Travel
Peak Pharmacy
The Sides Medical Centre, Moorside Road, Swinton, M27 0EW
Telephone number: 0161 794 1971
Peak Pharmacy | The Sides Medical Centre, Moorside Rd | Swinton