The Best Way to Keep Yourself Healthy on Your Trip!

Maybe it’s a cliche to say that travel broadens the mind, but it’s true! Packing your bags and heading into a world of adventure is one of the best experiences you can have; it’s these memories that you’ll cherish for the rest that will continue to inspire you.

But, before you jump on that plane, make a visit to your local travel clinic in the UK a few weeks before you leave. Consult with one of our Pearl Chemist Group Clinic travel health experts to see if you’ll need any travel vaccination or medicine to prevent disease. They can also provide practical advice on how to prevent common illnesses such as dengue fever and traveller’s diarrhoea, etc.

The best way to keep yourself healthy on your trip is to take preventative measures by visiting a PCG travel clinic in Morden, Streatham, Tolworth, Tooting or at a PCG location nearest you.

Why Should I Visit a Travel Clinic?

Visiting a Pearl Chemist Group (PCG) travel clinic and getting the right vaccinations before you leave the UK, can give you the immunity you need to stay healthy. Especially if traveling to an area where infectious diseases are present, this becomes even more important to visit a Travel Clinic in London (PCG) before leaving. With multiple PCG locations across South London, drop in anytime at our Travel Clinic in Streatham, Morden, Tolworth, or Tooting.

In addition to these reasons, many countries require certain vaccinations, such as malaria, yellow fever, or COVID-19, to enter the country. Just as a passport and visa are required to enter a country, some countries require proof of immunisations to protect everyone’s health.

Why Do I Need Travel Vaccines?

Travel vaccinations are typically the best form of protection against diseases. Rubella, polio, smallpox, and other infections have been eradicated or nearly eradicated with the help of effective and safe vaccines in the UK. However, some diseases still exist in countries where clean water and proper sewage systems still don’t exist as well as other situations that create high-risk areas.

Depending on what country you are visiting, these are some common travel vaccines needed:

·         Hepatitis A

·         Hepatitis B

·         Typhoid

·         Cholera

·         Yellow fever

·         Japanese encephalitis

·         Rabies

The smartest and easiest way to keep yourself healthy on your trip is to consult with a specialist for travel healthcare at our PCG in Morden and any of our other branches offering travel clinic services such as Tolworth, Streatham, Morden, and Tooting.