
Travel clinic
Travel Clinic at Bretts Pharmacy
Traveling abroad can expose you to different health risks depending on your destination. At Bretts Pharmacy, our Travel Clinic provides expert advice, vaccinations, and medications to help protect you from travel-related illnesses. Our trained pharmacists offer personalised consultations to ensure you have the right protection for your trip.
What does our travel clinic offer?
Travel Health Consultations
Before traveling, it's important to understand the health risks associated with your destination. Our pharmacists provide:
- A risk assessment based on your travel plans.
- Advice on required and recommended vaccinations.
- Information on food, water, and insect-borne disease prevention.
- Guidance on staying healthy while abroad.


Common Travel Vaccines Available:
- Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio – Required for many destinations
- Hepatitis A and B – Protects against liver infections from contaminated food or water
- Typhoid – Recommended for many parts of Asia, Africa, and South America
- Rabies – Essential for travellers visiting areas with a high risk of animal bites
- Cholera – Recommended for regions with poor sanitation
- Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) - recommended for travelers going to areas with active outbreaks or high risk, and lab workers handling the virus
- Japanese Encephalitis – For travellers spending extended time in rural Asia
- Meningitis ACWY – Often required for Hajj and Umrah pilgrim
- Tick-Borne Encephalitis – Recommended for travellers in forested areas of Europe and Asia
- Dengue Fever – Important for high-risk tropical areas
Anti-Malarial Medication
Malaria is a life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes in certain regions of Africa, Asia, and South America. We provide:
- A range of anti-malarial tablets (e.g., Malarone, Doxycycline, Lariam)
- Advice on the best malaria prevention for your destination
- Information on mosquito bite prevention techniques

We also provide a range of additional vaccines and services which include:
The following vaccines:
• HPV vaccination
• Meningococcal group B
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• Pneumococcal vaccination (adults)
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
• Shingles
• Whooping cough
• Seasonal influenza (treatment and prevention)
and medication for:
• Haemorrhoids
• Male pattern baldness
• Facial hirsutism in women
• Erectile dysfunction
• Mild acne vulgaris
• Vitamin B12 deficiency
• Oral candidiasis (thrush)
• Acute lower back pain
• Period pain
• Jet lag disorder
• Smoking cessation
• Acute otitis externa
Why choose Bretts Pharmacy for travel health services?
- No GP Referral Needed – Get expert advice and vaccinations without long NHS waiting times.
- Same-Day Appointments Available – Get the travel vaccines you need at a time that suits you.
- Affordable and Convenient – Competitive pricing and a quick, hassle-free experience.
- Expert Pharmacists – Quality advice to keep you safe while traveling.
How to Book a Travel Consultation
Contact us or book an appointment online
Visit Bretts Pharmacy for a consultation
Receive your recommended vaccinations and medications
Travel with confidence knowing you're protected
Book your Travel Vaccinations Today
If you need quality private chemist services, get in touch with our pharmacy in Wantage, or book an appointment here.

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enquiries@brettspharmacy.co.uk
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9am – 2pm Sat
Closed Sunday