Check Covid jab rules for travel
Ensure you know vaccine requirements before a holiday
It is important to check if travel vaccinations are required when planning a trip overseas. Rules can change and keeping up-to-date with the latest guidance can be very useful. Doing this well before a trip can help to avoid any delays to your journey and ensure you are well prepared for your break.
Many more people are planning foreign trips post pandemic, and countries are introducing new regulations.
It is crucial to plan well in advance and not forget the necessary travel vaccinations.
At selected pharmacies across the UK, a service is being offered where holidaymakers can share their travel itinerary and find out what vaccines or medications they need.
After which, they can have their jab done in time for their break or holiday.
Ifti Khan, Well Superintendent Pharmacist said: “Customers who are planning to travel outside of the UK may need to be vaccinated or provided with antimalarials and other travelrelated medication when travelCheck ling to certain destinations.
“We would urge those travelling overseas to check what vaccines or medication they may need before travelling.
“Once booked, the customer will receive an email, arranging a call back. Customers will then be called for an initial consultation. During the phone call we will go through the travel itinerary before the first appointment.
Currently, we offer this service at selected branches across the country.”
Top tips for overseas travel Plan ahead!
well in advance what vaccines or medication you and your family may need and ensure you book and order them in good time.
Keep personal documents safe!
Items like your passport and boarding passes are valuable and must be kept in a secure place.
Take a first aid kit in case of minor injuries
Ensure you have adequate and appropriate travel insurance in place
If you are on repeat medication, ensure you have sufficient supplies and that you have them well in advance of travelling.
Don’t forget to download your covid vaccination status evidence
Protect yourself from the sun
If you are unsure what protection you should use, speak to your pharmacy team in advance
Stay hydrated, ensuring you drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.
To protect any exposed skin from insect bites, try to wear light clothing.