Travel Clinic
We believe our extensive range of competitively priced medicines together with our expertise in pharmaceutical healthcare, provides comfort and peace of mind to our customers that their health is as important to us, as it is to them.
Gate2pharma - Helping the local community & delivering nationwide.
How the travel clinic works
1. Book Your Travel Consultation
Call the pharmacy to book a travel health consultation.
2. Personal Travel Risk Assessment
Our pharmacist will review your travel plans, including destination(s), length of stay, activities, and medical history.
3. Vaccinations & Advice
You will receive personalised recommendations, vaccinations where required, and advice on staying healthy during your trip. Malaria prevention tablets will be supplied if clinically appropriate.
Travel Services
Ready to embark on your next adventure? Book a travel related service today and let us take care of all your specific requirements.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can be prevented through vaccination and proper hygiene practices such as washing hands regularly.
Protect against Hepatitis A with vaccination & hygiene.
Hepatitis A and B combination
**Hepatitis A**
- Virus spread by contaminated food/water or close contact.
- Causes acute (short-term) liver infection with symptoms like fatigue, jaundice, nausea.
- Does not cause chronic infection.
- Preventable by vaccine.
**Hepatitis B**
- Virus spread by blood, sexual contact, or mother to baby.
- Can cause both acute and chronic (long-term) liver infection, leading to cirrhosis or liver cancer.
- Often no early symptoms.
- Preventable by vaccine.
Protect against hepatitis A and B
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver, leading to inflammation and potentially life-threatening complications if left untreated. It can be prevented by vaccination.
Protect against Hepatitis B with a vaccination.
Shingles
Shingles is a contagious viral infection that causes a painful rash and blisters. Our service offers diagnosis, treatment, and prevention options to help alleviate symptoms and promote healing.
Protect against shingles
Tetanus
Tetanus service provides vaccination against this potentially deadly bacterial infection, protecting individuals from muscle stiffness, spasms, and lockjaw.
protect against tetanus
typhoid
Chicken pox is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is characterized by an itchy rash with red spots and blisters, along with symptoms like fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Chicken pox primarily affects children but can infect people of all ages. It usually resolves on its own, but complications can occur, especially in adults, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Protection against chicken pox
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Frequently Asked Questions
what should i expect when i come for my appointment?
Our pharmacists will conduct a risk assessment based on your previous vaccination history and any medical conditions you may have. Based on this, they will make recommendations on the type of vaccinations you may need.
I am travelling in the next couple of days. Is there any point to me still being vaccinated?
We recommend you coming in for a consultation up to 6 weeks before you travel to ensure you have time to complete the course of vaccinations. However it is not too late to come in for a consultation.
Do i require any vaccinations to enter specific countries?
There are certain countries that require proof of vaccinations, yes. For certain countries, you may require a Yellow fever or a Polio vaccination certificate to enter the country.
Will i get side effects from the vaccination?
All vaccinations can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
Can i eat and drink as normal before my vaccine?
Yes! You can eat and drink as normal before a vaccination.