Private Travel Health
Travel Vaccination and Malaria Prophylaxis
Book online at a pharmacy in 11 towns in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
About Travel Health
A travel health service checks which vaccines and malaria tablets you need for your trip. It looks at where you are going, how long for and what you plan to do.
Who it’s for
- Adults and children travelling abroad
- People who need vaccines for travel, work or their own protection
- People going to areas with malaria
Common questions
How far ahead should I book?
Arrange a travel health check 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Some vaccines need more than one dose.
How much does it cost?
Each pharmacy sets its own price. You can see it when you choose a pharmacy.
Which travel vaccines are free on the NHS in Scotland?
These are free: diphtheria, polio and tetanus, hepatitis A, typhoid and cholera.
Which travel vaccines will I have to pay for?
You are likely to pay for yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, tick-borne encephalitis and rabies. You may pay for hepatitis B, meningitis and TB if you only need them for travel.
How can I prevent malaria?
Follow the ABCD steps. Be Aware of the risk. Avoid Bites with repellent, clothing and nets. Check if you need antimalarial tablets. Get a Diagnosis fast if you have symptoms.
What if I get a fever after my trip?
Malaria symptoms can appear weeks, months or up to a year after you return. If you get a fever, phone 111 or go to A&E. Tell them where you travelled.
More information
- ScotlandNHS inform: Travel health and vaccinations (opens in a new tab)
- Northern IrelandHSC: Travel health (opens in a new tab)
- England and WalesNHS: Travel vaccinations (opens in a new tab)
Sources: NHS inform: Travel health and vaccinations, NHS inform: Malaria.
How it works
Choose a service
Pick the service you need.
Find a pharmacy
Enter your town or postcode to see pharmacies near you that book it online.
Book a time
Choose a day and time, answer the pharmacy’s questions and send your booking. The pharmacy confirms it by email.