Travel Advice

Travel Advice

Whether you are planning a summer holiday or about to embark on your first pilgrimage, you may need to get some travel advice before you go.

That’s because, depending on your destination, you may need to take extra health precautions.

Travelling can be stressful so let Time Pharmacy’s Travel Advice service help reduce the worry about staying healthy abroad.

What is travel advice?

Travel advice is a speciality pharmacy service that offers specific travel conversations around travel vaccinations and general advice for staying healthy when abroad.

This is run by our expert pharmacist with special training. Appointments are easy to make and you can have a conversation quickly and at your convenience.

By taking advantage of this travel advice, you will be able to discuss all the services you will need before travelling, without having to wait for a GP appointment.

What travel services does travel advice discuss?

Travel advice is all about preventing you from getting ill when travelling. So we can recommend the following services:

– Travel vaccinations

– Antimalarials

– Tablets for diarrhoea

– Health advice

– Booster vaccinations

Even if you are a seasoned traveller, you may need to check with your travel pharmacist whether all your vaccinations are up to date.

What is malaria?

Malaria is a disease spread by mosquitoes. Unlike viruses, such as Hepatitis A, malaria is caused by a parasite and cannot be vaccinated against.

Instead, antimalarial medication is taken that kills the parasite before it can grow inside your body. The antimalarials stop the parasite from maturing and stop them from infecting your blood cells.

Antimalarials need to be taken before, during and after your visit to regions where malaria is a risk. This is because the drugs need to be established in your body before you travel. But also to ensure any developing parasites are killed after you return home.

Antimalarials help prevent you from catching malaria but bite prevention is just as important. Your travel pharmacist can give you advice on bite prevention as well as recommending suitable insect repellent products.

If you are in any doubt whether you need antimalarials, please contact Time Pharmacy.

Book an appointment for Time Pharmacy travel advice today.

Our specialist pharmacists in Time Pharmacy are ready to help you stay healthy when travelling. Book with us at Time Pharmacy for some friendly advice, or give us a call on 01756 228 280.

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