Health experts are urging holidaymakers to check their travel vaccination requirements before jetting off abroad this summer. Well Pharmacy has raised the alert after a new poll revealed that fewer than one in five travellers are always sure whether their destination requires immunisations, while a third are only clear sometimes.
George Sandhu, pharmacist at Well Pharmacy, stressed the importance of staying healthy on holiday. “Staying healthy on holiday could be the difference between making wonderful memories and a trip you would rather forget,” he said. The pharmacy offers a specialist travel vaccination service at selected pharmacies across the UK, allowing travellers to check which jabs they need and book them online.
Skipping necessary vaccinations could leave holidaymakers vulnerable to foreign diseases ranging from mild to serious. Sandhu advised checking with a local community pharmacist before travel, who can also provide guidance on over-the-counter products like first aid kits, travelling with prescription medication, and skincare in different climates.
He added: “It goes without saying that nobody should travel abroad without an appropriate level of travel insurance that covers any pre-existing illnesses as well as anything new that happens. Even a relatively minor incident could be expensive, so it’s an important part of having a safe trip.”
