Travel Vaccinations & Travel Health in Surbiton

Get expert travel health advice and comprehensive vaccinations before your trip. Personalised recommendations, malaria prophylaxis, and fit-to-fly certificates, all available same-day. Travel with confidence.

What We Offer at Our Travel Clinic

At Lambert Medical Practice, we provide comprehensive pre-travel health consultations tailored to your specific itinerary and medical history. Our experienced GPs will assess your travel destination, duration of stay, activities planned, and current health status to create a personalised vaccination and health plan.

Comprehensive Pre-Travel Consultation

Our GPs review your full travel itinerary and medical history to identify health risks specific to your destination and activities.

Personalised Vaccine Recommendations

Receive evidence-based vaccine recommendations based on current destination-specific health guidance and your individual risk factors.

Malaria Prophylaxis Prescriptions

Choose from Malarone, Doxycycline, or Mefloquine based on your destination, medical history, and allergies. Prescriptions dispensed same-day.

Fit-to-Fly Certificates

Medical clearance letters and fit-to-fly certificates for patients with chronic conditions or recent illness. Essential if you're flying with medical equipment.

Travel Vaccines We Administer

We provide the widest range of travel vaccines available, administered by experienced healthcare professionals. All vaccines are stored and handled to the highest standards.

Typhoid

Protection against typhoid fever, essential for travel to parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Hepatitis A

Protects against hepatitis A virus, recommended for most non-Western destinations.

Hepatitis B

Offers long-term protection against hepatitis B, important for extended travel or healthcare work.

Tetanus/Diphtheria

Ensures your tetanus protection is up-to-date. Recommended as routine booster every 10 years.

Meningitis ACWY

Protection against meningococcal meningitis, especially important for travel to sub-Saharan Africa.

Rabies — Pre & Post Exposure

Pre-exposure rabies vaccination for adventure travel, animal workers, and high-risk destinations — administered in-clinic. Post-exposure rabies prophylaxis also available in-clinic. No referral needed.

Yellow Fever (Referral)

Yellow fever vaccination is administered at designated Yellow Fever Centres. We arrange your referral and provide all other vaccines.

Flu Vaccine (Private)

Annual private flu vaccination available year-round — no NHS eligibility criteria required. Ideal for adults who want protection ahead of flu season, or who fall outside the NHS free jab criteria. Administered in-clinic by our GP. Contact us for current pricing.

The Travel Vaccination Process

We've streamlined our travel vaccination service to be quick, convenient, and comprehensive. Here's how it works:

1

Book Your Appointment

Schedule your travel consultation online or by phone. We recommend booking 4-6 weeks before travel, but we accommodate urgent bookings.

2

GP Reviews Your Itinerary

At your appointment, our GP will ask detailed questions about your destination, planned activities, accommodation type, and medical history.

3

Personalised Vaccination Plan

Based on current health guidance, we create a customised vaccination schedule and recommend prophylaxis for diseases like malaria.

4

Vaccines Administered & Prescriptions Issued

Receive your vaccinations same-day. Malaria tablets and other prescriptions are issued immediately and can be dispensed at any pharmacy.

Travel Health by Region

Travel health requirements vary significantly by destination. Here's an overview of health considerations for major travel regions:

Key Health Risks: Malaria (in sub-Saharan regions), Yellow fever, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Meningitis ACWY.

Recommended Vaccinations: Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Meningitis ACWY, and Yellow Fever (referral). Malaria prophylaxis essential depending on region and season.

Additional Advice: Insect bite precautions are critical. Use DEET insect repellent, sleep under nets, and wear long sleeves in malaria zones. Water safety is also important—drink bottled water in most areas.

Key Health Risks: Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Dengue fever, Malaria (in certain regions), Japanese encephalitis.

Recommended Vaccinations: Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Japanese encephalitis (depending on region and season). Malaria prophylaxis may be needed for some destinations.

Additional Advice: Food and water hygiene are paramount. Dengue fever is mosquito-borne, so insect precautions are vital. Medical care varies by country—consider evacuation insurance.

Key Health Risks: Yellow fever, Malaria (Amazon basin), Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Dengue fever.

Recommended Vaccinations: Typhoid, Hepatitis A, and Yellow Fever (referral). Malaria prophylaxis is essential for Amazon and jungle regions.

Additional Advice: If visiting the Amazon region, malaria precautions are critical. Insect bite prevention is essential year-round. Altitude sickness is a concern in Andean regions—acclimatisation is important.

Key Health Risks: Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Meningitis ACWY (varies by region), Polio (some areas).

Recommended Vaccinations: Typhoid, Hepatitis A, and Meningitis ACWY (especially for Hajj pilgrims). Polio booster may be recommended.

Additional Advice: Heat-related illness is a significant risk—stay hydrated and limit sun exposure. Tap water safety varies by country; drink bottled water when in doubt.

Key Health Risks: Dengue fever, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria (in some regions), Japanese encephalitis.

Recommended Vaccinations: Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Japanese encephalitis (depending on season and areas visited). Malaria prophylaxis for highland and rural areas.

Additional Advice: Dengue is widespread in Southeast Asia—dengue prevention measures (insect bite precautions) are essential. Street food carries typhoid risk; eat at established restaurants. Medical standards vary; travel insurance with evacuation cover is recommended.

Malaria Prophylaxis Options

Malaria remains a significant health risk in tropical regions. Our GPs will assess your specific malaria risk and recommend the most suitable prophylaxis based on your destination, medical history, and lifestyle.

Malarone (Atovaquone-Proguanil)

Best for: Short trips or when other options aren't suitable.

Advantages: Taken once daily, fewer side effects, can be started 1-2 days before travel.

Disadvantages: More expensive, must be taken with fatty food.

Doxycycline

Best for: Longer trips, budget-conscious travellers.

Advantages: Cost-effective, suitable for most areas, daily dosing.

Disadvantages: Must be started 1-2 days before travel, sun sensitivity side effect, must be taken upright.

Mefloquine

Best for: Chloroquine-resistant malaria areas, those unable to take other options.

Advantages: Only taken once weekly, longer time in system.

Disadvantages: More side effects possible, must be started 2-3 weeks before travel, contraindicated in some conditions.

During your consultation, our GP will discuss each option, any contraindications based on your medical history, and potential side effects. We'll help you choose the prophylaxis that best suits your travel plans and personal circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ideally, you should book your travel vaccinations 4-6 weeks before your departure date. This allows sufficient time for all vaccines to take effect and for any booster doses to be spaced appropriately. Some vaccines require doses weeks apart to build full immunity. However, we understand that travel plans can change—contact us as soon as possible if you're travelling imminently. We often accommodate urgent bookings at short notice, though full vaccination schedules may need to be rearranged.

We do not administer yellow fever vaccines directly at Lambert Medical Practice, as yellow fever vaccination is only provided at designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres. However, we can refer you to the nearest centre and provide all other travel vaccines you may need. We'll assess whether yellow fever vaccination is necessary based on your itinerary and coordinate your full travel health plan to ensure you receive all required vaccines before departure.

Yes, you can receive malaria tablets on the same day following your consultation with our GP. During your appointment, the doctor will review your travel itinerary, assess your malaria risk by destination and season, and prescribe the most appropriate prophylaxis (Malarone, Doxycycline, or Mefloquine). The private prescription is issued immediately and can be dispensed at any UK pharmacy, or we can arrange for it to be sent directly to you.

Some travel vaccinations are available on the NHS, such as typhoid and hepatitis A, but availability depends on NHS guidance and local clinical commissioning decisions. Private travel clinics like Lambert Medical Practice offer faster access without lengthy waiting lists and a comprehensive range of all available vaccines, regardless of NHS status. We provide the full spectrum of travel health services—including consultation, all vaccines, malaria prophylaxis, and fit-to-fly certificates—in one convenient appointment.

Yes, we provide travel health certificates including fit-to-fly certificates for patients with chronic medical conditions or recent illness, and medical clearance letters as required by airlines or insurance companies. We also provide detailed vaccination records, documentation of prophylaxis prescribed, and letters outlining your travel health precautions. These documents are invaluable when travelling with medications or medical equipment and ensure continuity of care if you need medical assistance abroad.

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