Travel Vaccinations London 2026: Yellow Fever, Rabies and Travel Clinic Complete Guide

Medically reviewed by The Online GP by The Wellness clinical team | Last updated: April 2026

Travel vaccinations in London 2026 cost £25 to £270 per dose depending on the vaccine, with most travellers spending £100 to £400 total for a typical international trip. Booking your travel vaccinations 6 to 8 weeks before departure is ideal for full vaccine effectiveness, particularly for multi-dose courses including rabies and hepatitis B, but last-minute vaccination is still valuable because most vaccines provide partial or full protection even when given days before travel. At The Online GP by The Wellness in Marylebone, travel consultations start from £59 with same-day vaccinations available for most vaccines including yellow fever, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, hepatitis A and B, typhoid, meningitis ACWY, cholera, tick-borne encephalitis, and antimalarial prescriptions. Our integrated travel clinic combines GMC-registered doctor consultation, personalised destination-specific advice, vaccination administration, fit-to-fly certificates if needed, and post-travel illness assessment in a single comprehensive service.

This guide explains exactly which vaccines you need for which destinations, what each vaccine costs, when to book, what to expect from a proper travel consultation, and how to navigate the increasingly limited NHS travel medicine landscape.

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Why do I need travel vaccinations?

Travel vaccinations protect you from infectious diseases that are uncommon or non-existent in the UK but endemic or epidemic in your destination country. The diseases prevented include both life-threatening conditions (yellow fever, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, meningococcal meningitis) and trip-disrupting illnesses (hepatitis A, typhoid, cholera) that can ruin your travel and require expensive treatment abroad.

The principle behind travel vaccination is straightforward: prevention is dramatically better than treatment. Acquiring rabies in the UK is essentially impossible because the country is rabies-free. Acquiring rabies in much of Asia, Africa, and Central America is a real risk through dog bites or other animal contact, and post-exposure treatment requires immediate medical attention with a 4-dose vaccination schedule plus rabies immunoglobulin (often unavailable or expensive abroad). Pre-travel vaccination eliminates the immediate emergency response needed if exposed.

The five reasons travel vaccinations matter:

1. Prevention of serious or fatal disease. Yellow fever causes haemorrhagic fever with up to 50 percent mortality in severe cases. Rabies is essentially 100 percent fatal once symptoms develop. Japanese encephalitis causes severe brain inflammation with significant mortality and long-term disability. Meningococcal meningitis can kill within hours. These are not theoretical risks; they are real and present in many travel destinations.

2. Trip-disrupting illness avoidance. Hepatitis A causes 4 to 6 weeks of severe illness with prolonged recovery. Typhoid produces high fever, severe abdominal symptoms, and weeks of incapacitation. Travellers' diarrhoea from various pathogens affects up to 30 to 50 percent of travellers to high-risk regions, ruining trips and sometimes requiring hospitalisation.

3. Country entry requirements. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry to many countries in Africa and South America. Without proof of vaccination on the International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card), travellers may be denied entry or quarantined on arrival. Some countries also require COVID-19 vaccination, polio vaccination, or other documentation.

4. Protection of vulnerable companions. Even if you tolerate a mild infection, bringing diseases home can affect family members, particularly young children, elderly relatives, immunocompromised individuals, and pregnant partners. Travel vaccination is partly a community responsibility.

5. Cost effectiveness compared with treatment abroad. Treatment of severe travel illness in many destinations is expensive, with limited insurance coverage and questionable quality. Yellow fever treatment in remote tropical settings, rabies post-exposure prophylaxis in countries with unreliable supply, and hepatitis treatment requiring evacuation home all cost vastly more than prevention

The National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) maintains the authoritative UK guidance on travel health requirements for every country, accessible through their TravelHealthPro website. Recommendations are updated continuously based on disease outbreaks, vaccine availability, and country requirements. We use NaTHNaC guidance as the foundation for our travel consultations.

Which travel vaccinations do I need?

Required and recommended vaccinations depend on destination, duration, season, activities, accommodation type, and personal medical history. The same destination can have different recommendations for a 1-week resort holiday versus a 3-month backpacking trip. Personal factors including age, immunisation history, pregnancy, immunocompromise, and chronic conditions also affect recommendations.

Common destination categories and typical vaccine recommendations:

Sub-Saharan Africa (yellow fever zones, tropical diseases): Yellow fever certificate (mandatory for many countries), hepatitis A, typhoid, meningitis ACWY (especially during dry season in the meningitis belt), rabies for prolonged stays or rural travel, hepatitis B, cholera in outbreak areas. Antimalarials required for most destinations.

South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan): Hepatitis A, typhoid, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis (rural areas, monsoon season), rabies for rural travel or extended stays, cholera in outbreak areas. Antimalarials for specific regions.

Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia): Hepatitis A, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis (rural, prolonged), hepatitis B, rabies for rural travel, cholera in outbreak areas. Antimalarials for specific regions.

East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mongolia): Hepatitis A and B, Japanese encephalitis (rural China, parts of Korea), tick-borne encephalitis (parts of China, Mongolia, Russia border), rabies for prolonged stays.

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Chile): Yellow fever certificate (mandatory for some countries, recommended for Amazon basin), hepatitis A, typhoid, hepatitis B, rabies for jungle travel, antimalarials for specific Amazon regions.

Central America and Caribbean: Hepatitis A, typhoid, hepatitis B, yellow fever for selected regions of Panama and other countries, rabies for rural travel, antimalarials for specific regions.

Middle East: Hepatitis A, typhoid, hepatitis B, meningitis ACWY (mandatory for Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia), polio (Saudi Arabia for some travellers), rabies for prolonged stays.

Australia and New Zealand: Generally low-risk destinations requiring routine immunisations only (tetanus, MMR, COVID-19). No specific travel vaccines mandated for tourism.

Europe (Western, Northern): Generally routine immunisations only. Tick-borne encephalitis recommended for forested areas of Eastern and Central Europe (Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Baltic states, parts of Scandinavia) particularly for hiking, camping, or extended outdoor activity.

Eastern Europe and Russia: Tick-borne encephalitis (forested areas), hepatitis A and B, rabies for some destinations.

North America: Generally low-risk requiring routine immunisations only.

Caribbean cruises and resort holidays: Often only routine immunisations needed, but verification of recommendations for specific itinerary remains important.

Routine immunisations to verify regardless of destination:

Adults travelling abroad should ensure their routine UK immunisations are up to date:

• Tetanus, diphtheria, polio (Td/IPV, Revaxis): booster every 10 years if travelling to areas with poor medical infrastructure

• MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): two doses essential, particularly given measles outbreaks in many destinations

• COVID-19: ongoing boosters per current UK guidance

• Whooping cough (pertussis): particularly relevant for older travellers and those visiting infants

These routine immunisations are typically NHS-funded but can be administered privately at The Wellness for convenience and integrated travel consultation.

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How much do travel vaccinations cost in London?

Travel vaccinations in London 2026 range from £25 to £270 per dose. Most travellers spend £100 to £400 total for a typical international trip combining 2 to 4 vaccines, antimalarials if needed, and consultation fees.

The Wellness travel vaccination pricing (verified April 2026):

VaccinePrice per doseCourseUK availabilityTravel Consultation (no vaccination)£59 phone, £79 in-personSingleAlwaysYellow Fever£85 (includes certificate)Single dose lifelongAt designated YFVC centresRabies (pre-exposure)£853 doses over 21 to 28 daysAvailableJapanese Encephalitis (Ixiaro)£1252 doses 28 days apartAvailableHepatitis A (Havrix Monodose)£652 doses 6 to 12 months apartAvailableHepatitis B (Engerix B)£653 doses over 6 months (rapid schedule available)AvailableCombined Hepatitis A and B (Twinrix)£853 doses over 6 monthsAvailableCombined Hepatitis A and Typhoid (ViATIM/Hepatyrix)£85Single doseAvailableTyphoid (Typhim Vi or Typhoral)£55Single dose for injectionAvailableMeningitis ACWY (Nimenrix or MenQuadfi)£65Single doseAvailableTetanus/Diphtheria/Polio (Revaxis)£55Single dose boosterAvailableCholera (Dukoral)£45 per dose2 doses 1 to 6 weeks apartAvailableTick-borne Encephalitis (TicoVac)£953 doses (accelerated 14 days possible)AvailableChikungunya (Vimkonya)£270Single doseLimited availabilityAntimalarials prescriptionConsultation fee + medication costVariable by trip durationAlways

Comparison with London market (verified April 2026):

ProviderYellow FeverRabies (per dose)Hepatitis ATyphoidConsultationThe Wellness£85£85£65£55£59 to £79Travel Doc Oxford Circus£55£75£55£45Free with vaccinationLondon Travel Clinic (closing Feb 2026)£80£85£55£50£20UCLH Travel Clinic£100+£85+£60+£55+£50 to £150Medical Express Clinic Harley Street£85+£90+£70+£60+VariableHampstead Heath PharmacyVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableBoots and Superdrug£80 to £85Limited£45 to £65£40 to £55Often freeMASTA Travel Health£80 to £100£85+£55 to £65£45 to £60£20 to £50

Why The Wellness is positioned the way it is:

We are positioned at the doctor-led, integrated tier of the travel medicine market. Cheaper pharmacy-led services (£25 to £55 per vaccine) typically provide minimal consultation, no integrated medical care, and limited destination-specific expertise. Premium hospital travel clinics (£100 to £200+ per vaccine plus consultation fees) offer comprehensive specialist care but at significantly higher cost. The Wellness positioning provides GMC-registered doctor consultation, comprehensive destination-specific advice, integration with broader medical care, and competitive vaccine pricing in a single appointment.

Bundle pricing and family packages:

For families travelling together, multiple vaccines, or extended trips requiring antimalarials plus vaccines, we offer integrated pricing reducing per-vaccine cost. WhatsApp our team with your travel plans for a tailored quote.

What is included in the consultation fee:

The £59 phone or £79 in-person travel consultation covers

• Detailed travel history-taking (destination, duration, activities, accommodation)

• Personal medical history review including immunisation history

• Destination-specific risk assessment using NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance

• Personalised vaccination recommendations

• Antimalarial prescription if needed

• Bite avoidance and food/water hygiene advice

• Discussion of common travel illnesses and self-management

• Fit-to-fly certificate if needed (small additional fee)

• Sterile medical kit recommendations for high-risk destinations

• Letter for customs if travelling with prescription medications including controlled drugs

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What is yellow fever vaccination?

Yellow fever vaccination is the most regulated travel vaccine in the UK, with strict requirements about who can administer it and how the certificate is issued. Only UKHSA-designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres (YFVCs) can issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP, the "yellow card") required for entry to many countries.

About yellow fever and the vaccine:

Yellow fever is a viral haemorrhagic fever transmitted by infected mosquitoes (primarily Aedes and Haemagogus species) in tropical regions of Africa and South America. The disease causes fever, jaundice, organ failure, and bleeding, with severe cases having mortality up to 50 percent. There is no specific antiviral treatment.

The yellow fever vaccine (Stamaril) is a live attenuated viral vaccine providing lifelong immunity from a single dose for most adults. The vaccine became valid for international travel 10 days after administration and the certificate is recognised internationally.

Country requirements for yellow fever certificate:

Many countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination for entry, particularly for travellers arriving from yellow fever risk countries even if just transiting. Major countries with mandatory yellow fever certificate requirements include:

• Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya (some), Liberia, Mali, Mauritania (some), Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania (some), Togo, Uganda

• South America: French Guiana (mandatory), Bolivia (some), Brazil (some areas), Colombia (some), Ecuador (some), Peru (some), Venezuela (some)

• Caribbean: Trinidad and Tobago for travellers from yellow fever zones

Requirements change frequently. Always verify current requirements at the time of travel via gov.uk travel advice or the destination country's embassy

Yellow fever vaccination process:

1. Travel consultation establishes whether yellow fever is recommended or required for your destination

2. Pre-vaccination assessment confirms eligibility (no contraindications)

3. Vaccination administered by an authorised practitioner at a UKHSA-designated YFVC

4. International Certificate issued, signed, dated, and stamped with the YFVC unique stamp

5. Certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination

6. Certificate is now lifelong (since 2016 WHO update)

Yellow fever vaccine contraindications:

• Age under 9 months (use 9 months to 60 years range)

• Severe hypersensitivity to vaccine components or eggs

• Severe immunocompromise (chemotherapy, severe HIV, transplant recipients, certain biologic therapies)

• Pregnancy (relative contraindication; case-by-case consideration)

• History of thymus disorders (thymectomy, myasthenia gravis, thymoma)

• Age over 60 years (relative contraindication, requires individual assessment of risks versus benefits because of higher rate of vaccine-related serious adverse events)

For patients with contraindications, an Exemption Certificate can sometimes be issued by a YFVC, providing official documentation that vaccination was contraindicated and supporting entry to countries requiring proof.

Where to get yellow fever vaccination at or via The Wellness:

The Wellness can advise on yellow fever vaccination requirements for your destination and either administer the vaccine if our clinic is operating as a designated YFVC, or refer you to a designated centre. We integrate yellow fever advice into your overall travel consultation, ensuring all needed vaccinations are coordinated efficiently.

Major designated YFVCs in central London include UCLH Hospital for Tropical Diseases, MASTA, Travel Doc, and various Harley Street travel clinics.

How does antimalarial prescribing work?

Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes in tropical and subtropical regions, causing approximately 600,000 deaths globally per year despite being preventable and treatable. UK travellers contract approximately 1,500 to 2,000 malaria cases per year, with several deaths annually, almost all preventable through appropriate prophylaxis and bite avoidance.

Required antimalarial medication varies by destination because different regions have different malaria parasite species (Plasmodium falciparum, vivax, ovale, malariae, knowlesi) with different drug sensitivities. NaTHNaC guidance provides country-specific recommendations updated regularly based on resistance patterns.

Common antimalarial options prescribed in the UK:

Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone or generic): The most commonly prescribed antimalarial. Daily dose started 1 to 2 days before entering malaria area, continued through the trip, and for 7 days after leaving. Generally well-tolerated. Suitable for almost all destinations. Cost approximately £40 to £100 for a typical trip depending on duration.

Doxycycline: A daily antibiotic that also has antimalarial activity. Started 1 to 2 days before entering malaria area, continued through the trip, and for 28 days after leaving. Common side effects include sun sensitivity (significant for tropical travel), gastrointestinal upset, and yeast infections in women. Cheaper than Malarone (typical trip £15 to £40). Suitable for most destinations.

Mefloquine (Lariam): Weekly dose started 2 to 3 weeks before travel, continued through the trip, and for 4 weeks after leaving. Can produce significant neuropsychiatric side effects including vivid dreams, anxiety, and rarely psychosis. Avoided in patients with mental health history, epilepsy, or cardiac conduction disorders. Suitable for some destinations. Cost varies.

Choice of antimalarial depends on:

• Destination malaria patterns: parasite species and drug resistance

• Trip duration: longer trips favour different choices

• Personal medical history: contraindications and side effect tolerability

• Concurrent medications: drug interactions

• Cost considerations: substantial price differences between options

• Activity profile: outdoor versus resort, urban versus rural

Bite avoidance is equally important alongside medication. No antimalarial provides 100 percent protection. Bite avoidance measures include:

• DEET-based insect repellent (50 percent concentration for high-risk areas)

• Permethrin-treated clothing for high-risk activities

• Mosquito nets for sleeping (impregnated where available)

• Long sleeves and trousers during peak biting hours (dawn and dusk for malaria mosquitoes)

• Avoiding outdoor activities at peak biting times where possible

• Air-conditioned accommodation versus open windows where possible

At The Wellness, antimalarial prescribing follows comprehensive risk assessment during travel consultation. We prescribe within MHRA-licensed indications, dispense medication via partner pharmacies with home delivery available, and provide clear written instructions. Antimalarials are paid separately at the pharmacy from £15 to £100+ depending on medication and duration.

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What does the travel consultation process look like?

The travel consultation at The Online GP by The Wellness is structured around personalised destination-specific advice and efficient delivery of all needed vaccinations and prescriptions in minimal appointments. Five steps cover the complete process.

Step 1: Initial enquiry (free). WhatsApp +44 7961 280835, email team@thewellnesslondon.com, or call 020 3951 3429 with your destination, travel dates, and any specific concerns. Our medical team responds typically within 1 to 2 hours during clinic hours, confirms which consultation type is appropriate, and books your appointment.

Step 2: Travel consultation (£59 phone, £79 in-person, 30 minutes). The doctor reviews:

• Destination details (specific cities/regions, accommodation type, activities planned)

• Trip duration and travel style (resort, business, backpacking, expedition)

• Personal medical history including chronic conditions, allergies, current medications

• Prior vaccination history (verifying what is current)

• Pregnancy or planning, breastfeeding status if relevant

• Special considerations (children travelling, elderly companions, immunocompromise)

The doctor then provides:

• Personalised vaccination recommendations

• Antimalarial recommendations if needed

• Bite avoidance strategy

• Food and water hygiene advice for your specific destination

• Common illness self-management guidance

• Pharmacy and medical kit recommendations

• Discussion of any specific concerns

Step 3: Vaccinations administered (same appointment if in-person, or scheduled separately). Vaccines indicated and available are administered the same day where possible. Multiple vaccines can typically be given at one appointment (yellow fever and rabies both being live vaccines have specific spacing considerations). Each vaccine takes 1 to 2 minutes to administer.

After vaccination, you wait 5 to 15 minutes for monitoring of any immediate reactions before leaving.

Step 4: Antimalarial prescription (where indicated). Prescription is written during the consultation and dispensable at any UK pharmacy or via our partner pharmacy with home delivery. We provide clear written instructions on dosing schedule, common side effects, and what to do if doses are missed.

Step 5: Documentation provided. You leave with:

• Vaccination record card listing all vaccines administered

• International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow fever certificate where issued)

• Antimalarial prescription if needed

• Written summary of advice given

• Letter for customs covering prescription medications including any controlled drugs

• Medical summary for travel insurance claims if needed

For multi-dose vaccine courses (rabies, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, tick-borne encephalitis), follow-up appointments are scheduled at appropriate intervals to complete the course before travel.

For last-minute travellers (less than 2 weeks before departure), we provide:

• Same-day single-dose vaccines providing immediate or rapid protection (yellow fever, hepatitis A, typhoid, meningitis ACWY)

• Accelerated rabies schedule (3 doses in 7 days) where indicated

• Antimalarial prescription effective from start of trip

• Risk assessment and bite avoidance for vaccines unable to be completed before travel

• Practical advice for in-trip medical care if needed

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What other travel medicine services does The Wellness offer?

Beyond vaccinations and antimalarials, The Wellness provides comprehensive travel medicine services covering pre-travel preparation, in-trip support, and post-travel illness management.

Pre-travel preparation services:

Fit-to-fly certificates (£79): Required by airlines for travel during pregnancy beyond 28 weeks (24 weeks for multiples), recent surgery, recent illness, certain chronic conditions, or unusual circumstances. Same-day issue available.

Travel insurance medical reports: Detailed letters supporting insurance applications, claims for trip cancellation due to medical issues, or claims for treatment received abroad. From £150.

Letters for customs: Documentation supporting travel with prescription medications including controlled drugs, injectable medications, oxygen requirements, or unusual quantities of medication. Included in consultation or £59 standalone.

Travel kits: Recommended contents for sterile medical kits, oral rehydration supplies, antibiotic standby treatment for complex itineraries, and high-altitude considerations. Advice provided during consultation.

Pre-existing condition planning: Specific guidance for travellers with diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular disease, mental health conditions, or other chronic issues, ensuring medication continuity and emergency planning abroad.

In-trip support:

WhatsApp clinical support: Patients on extended trips can WhatsApp the team for advice on illness, medication issues, or local medical concerns. Same-day reply during clinic hours.

Emergency prescription continuation: For travellers running short of medications abroad, we can sometimes facilitate emergency private prescription delivery to your travel address through partner pharmacies, particularly within Europe.

Telehealth consultation: Video consultations available globally for in-trip clinical concerns, with prescription where appropriate for collection at local pharmacy.

Post-travel services:

Post-travel illness assessment (£59 to £150): For symptoms developing during or after travel, comprehensive assessment with appropriate testing including malaria screening, parasitology, blood tests, and stool culture as indicated. Symptoms warranting prompt assessment include persistent fever, prolonged diarrhoea, unexplained weight loss, jaundice, persistent fatigue, skin lesions, or any tropical-region symptom of concern.

Travel-acquired infection management: Diagnosis and treatment of travellers' diarrhoea, parasitic infections, dengue, hepatitis, and other travel-acquired conditions. Specialist referral arranged where indicated.

Tropical screening: For travellers returning from extended high-risk trips (jungle expeditions, refugee work, prolonged stays in endemic areas), comprehensive screening for asymptomatic infections including parasites, hepatitis, HIV, schistosomiasis, and others.

Vaccination booster planning: Some vaccines require boosters at specific intervals (rabies every 3 to 5 years for ongoing risk, yellow fever was previously every 10 years now lifelong, hepatitis A boost at 20 years). We track your immunisation history and prompt boosters as needed.

Family travel medicine:

The Wellness provides comprehensive travel medicine for families travelling together, with age-appropriate recommendations for children alongside adult vaccinations. Children's vaccination schedules, antimalarial dosing, and specific paediatric travel risks are addressed during family consultations.

Frequently asked questions

How soon before travel should I book my consultation?

Ideally 6 to 8 weeks before travel for full vaccine effectiveness, particularly for multi-dose courses (rabies, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, tick-borne encephalitis). Yellow fever certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination. Last-minute consultations 1 to 2 weeks before travel still benefit from many single-dose or rapid-acting vaccines, antimalarials, and personalised advice. Even same-day before travel can be useful for some vaccines and prescription requirements.

Are travel vaccinations safe during pregnancy?

It depends on the vaccine. Inactivated vaccines (most travel vaccines including hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid by injection, meningitis ACWY) are generally safe during pregnancy. Live vaccines (yellow fever, oral typhoid, MMR) are generally avoided unless travel is essential to high-risk areas, in which case individual benefit-risk assessment determines decision. Pregnancy travel consultations require careful assessment of risk to mother and fetus from disease versus vaccine. Discuss specifics during your consultation.

Will travel vaccinations be covered by my insurance?

Most UK private medical insurance does not cover travel vaccinations, treating them as preventive rather than therapeutic. Some specialist travel insurance policies and corporate health benefits do cover them. Travel vaccinations are tax-deductible for some self-employed individuals and limited company directors as business expenses where travel is for work purposes. Always verify with your insurer or accountant.

Can children get travel vaccinations at The Wellness?

Yes, generally for children aged 5 and over within standard age-licensed indications for each vaccine. Younger children (under 5) require careful assessment because some vaccines have age restrictions and paediatric travel vaccination has specific considerations. We can advise on whether our service is appropriate for your child or whether specialist paediatric travel medicine is recommended. Family consultations welcomed.

What if I cannot get all my vaccines before travel?

Partial vaccination still provides meaningful protection in most cases. A single hepatitis A dose provides good short-term protection. Rabies pre-exposure even partially completed reduces post-exposure treatment requirements. We tailor recommendations based on what is achievable in your timeframe and provide additional risk reduction strategies (bite avoidance, food/water hygiene) where vaccination is incomplete.

Do I need a yellow fever certificate for transit through a yellow fever country?

Sometimes yes. Many countries require yellow fever certificate from travellers arriving from yellow fever zones, even if just transiting through airports for several hours. Requirements depend on the specific transit arrangement and destination country rules. We confirm exact requirements during consultation based on your full itinerary.

Are travel vaccinations available without a consultation?

The Wellness requires consultation before vaccination because individualised assessment is essential. Even routine vaccines have contraindications, drug interactions, and timing considerations specific to your situation. The £59 phone consultation includes assessment, advice, and prescription, providing substantial value beyond just vaccine administration.

Book your travel vaccinations today

Whether you are travelling next week or next year, proper travel medicine planning protects your health and your trip. The Online GP by The Wellness offers same-day travel consultations, comprehensive vaccination services, antimalarial prescriptions, and integrated medical care at our Marylebone clinic, with multilingual support for international travellers and same-day availability for last-minute trips.

Three ways to book today:

WhatsApp: Message +44 7961 280835 for a same-day reply from our medical team. Tell us your destination and travel dates.

Email: team@thewellnesslondon.com for detailed enquiries, family bookings, or complex travel itineraries.

Phone: 020 3951 3429 to speak directly to our team during clinic hours.

The Wellness, 10 Portman Square, Marylebone, London W1H 6AZ. GMC-registered doctors. Same-day appointments. Travel consultations from £59. Comprehensive vaccination services. Multilingual care. Travel medicine done properly.

References and further reading

National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) TravelHealthPro guidance, travelhealthpro.org.uk

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) yellow fever vaccination centre register

WHO International Travel and Health guidance

Public Health England Travel Health guidance archives

NICE guidance on antimalarial prescribing

British National Formulary entries for travel vaccines and antimalarials

Faculty of Travel Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

International Society of Travel Medicine guidelines

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Yellow Book Health Information for International Travel

UK Government foreign travel advice, gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Travel vaccination requirements change continuously based on outbreaks, new vaccines, and country regulations. Always confirm specific requirements through your travel consultation and via gov.uk travel advice. Yellow fever vaccination must be administered at UKHSA-designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres only. The Wellness is a private healthcare clinic with GMC-registered doctors providing travel medicine services