Travel Clinic

Whether travelling abroad for the first time or as a jet-setter, visiting a travel clinic before your trip lowers your risk of contracting disease abroad. Travelling is fun and exciting, but things may go awry quickly when you catch a nasty bug from countries with contagious diseases or strange bugs. So right after booking your flight, take a couple of steps to stay healthy on your trip.

Why should you visit a travel clinic?

It's not all about promoting clinics, but going to a travel clinic can benefit you more than you think it should.

Getting sick in another country isn't fun. Your trip can be cut short if you and others catch a contagious disease or a serious illness abroad. In addition, hospitalization in another country can be expensive.

If you're sick, you can be a threat to yourself and other travellers and locals. What if you bring back an infection that can potentially threaten your family, friends, colleagues, and other people in your community?

There are certain vaccinations designed to protect you and other people you might get in contact with that you need to take when going abroad. The most common vaccines are hepatitis A and B, polio, MMR, influenza, tetanus-diphtheria and pertussis, chickenpox, and shingles.

If you have never been to a travel clinic or do not know which one to pick, here are some things to learn and prepare for.

1. See your doctor.

Before your trip, make an appointment with your physician for your travel health needs, including vaccinations. If your doctor is unfamiliar with travel health, they can refer you to one.

2. Find a travel clinic that can provide you with the correct and most updated vaccine recommendations.

3. A perfect travel clinic can recommend the correct and essential medications for treating or preventing illness.

Do not be worried about informing the clinic of your current health situation, so you get the appropriate medications.

At Pearl Chemical Group, a team of medical experts can help you narrow down the vaccines you might need depending on the country you are visiting.

4. A travel clinic has trained medical staff who can inform you about food and water safety in your country.

The travel clinic in Epsom does not only prepare you with shots and prescriptions. They can also tell you about the risks you might face in the countries you visit.

What to bring to your travel clinic appointment?

- previous immunization records

- detailed itinerary, do not forget to include travel dates and your planned activities

- list of people who you're travelling with

You're in luck! Pearl Chemist Group has Travel Clinics in Epsom and Morden, Travel Clinic in Merton, Travel Clinic in Streatham, and Travel Clinic in London. All you need is to book an appointment with them at least four weeks before your trip, and you'll be in good hands.