Conclusion

Travellers continue to visit countries where vaccinations and anti-malarials are recommended

There are some very serious diseases found in other parts of the world that people in the UK won’t be protected against. UK Health Security Agency has published details of malaria cases imported into the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018. In 2018, a total of 1,683 cases of imported malaria were reported Malaria UK annual report Therefore, it’s important that customers do their research. 

GPs can only provide the following vaccinations for the purpose of travel, free of charge on the NHS:

• Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (DTP)
• Hepatitis A
• Cholera
• Typhoid

Additional travel vaccinations need to be provided privately. Located within the local community, Pharmacists are ideally positioned to offer a private service.  

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• A service support pack including all aspects of operational, clinical and professional requirements
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  • What training is available
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