Travel Vaccines

TRAVEL  VACCINATIONS

If you are planning a trip abroad, you can help to reduce your risk of developing various illnesses by receiving protective vaccinations in advance, whether it’s a holiday or a business-related trip. You will generally require vaccinations if you are travelling outside the countries of Western Europe, North America, Australia or New Zealand.

For example, favorite destinations in Asia, South America, Africa, Central America and the Caribbean will usually necessitate vaccination, while for some countries it is mandatory prior to entry. For certain areas, antimalarial tablets will also be necessary. A single visit will be sufficient to cover your requirements in many cases.

It is therefore advisable to visit a doctor to discuss these issues. Remember that some vaccines require more than one shot, so try to make your first appointment a couple of months prior to travel if possible. Last minute travellers should still seek advice, as vaccines given late are better than no protection at all.

Please bring to your consultation any information about previous vaccines which you may have received elsewhere, as this will help our doctor to decide which vaccines you will need for your next trip.

The Slievemore Clinic has a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. We keep all common vaccines in stock and we will provide you with up-to-date information regarding your medical concerns.
 

APPOINTMENTS
 

• To make the appointment with one of our doctors, please contact our reception staff on 01-2000501 or 01-2000502.

• If possible, arrange your appointment three months prior to travel. However, it is never too late to obtain vaccines and for some destinations, as late as two weeks before travel can still provide you with sufficient cover.

• Please bring to your consultation, any information about previous vaccines which you may have received in the past, as this will help your doctor to decide which vaccines you will need for your next trip.

POINTS  TO  REMEMBER

• Travel vaccines work by boosting your own immune system, so that your body can overcome the real infection when necessary. 
   
• Vaccines can sometimes cause minor muscle soreness, which can be alleviated by taking Paracetamol on the day of vaccination.

• Going to work, playing sports, driving and other regular tasks will not be affected when receiving travel vaccines. Hence you don’t need to cancel any of your daily activities on the day of receiving vaccinations.

• If you develop a high temperature (fever) on return from your holiday, please inform your doctor immediately. The first sign of malaria can sometimes be a fever, which may occur several months after returning to Ireland.