The tetanus vaccine should be given as part of the UK childhood immunisation programme, with boosters advised in specific circumstances rather than on a routine schedule. For travellers, a booster is advised if more than ten years have passed since the last dose and travel to a destination with limited medical facilities is planned. Tetanus …
Have you ever wondered “how long does the yellow fever vaccine last?” For most healthy adults, a single dose of the yellow fever vaccine provides lifelong protection; a position adopted by the World Health Organization in 2016 and subsequently incorporated into UK guidance by NaTHNaC and UKHSA. This means that the vast majority of travellers …
The rabies vaccine does not provide lifelong protection in the way that some other vaccines do — but what it does provide is something equally important: a longer window of time to receive life-saving post-exposure treatment if you are bitten, scratched, or licked on broken skin by an animal that may be infected. The pre-exposure …
If you are based in Edinburgh or the surrounding area and are looking for the yellow fever vaccine, Edinburgh Travel Clinic is a fully accredited yellow fever vaccination centre conveniently located inside Newington Pharmacy at EH8 9JB. The yellow fever vaccine is only legally available from centres officially designated by the National Travel Health Network …
To perform the meningitis glass test, press the flat side of a clear drinking glass firmly against a rash and observe whether it fades or disappears under the pressure. If the rash does not fade and remains visible through the glass, this may indicate a meningococcal septicaemia rash — a medical emergency that requires an …
Vaccination against Japanese encephalitis is indicated for travellers with planned exposure to rural or agricultural environments across Asia and the Western Pacific, with particular consideration given to travel during or immediately following the monsoon season, when vector activity and transmission risk are at their greatest. It is not routinely required for short-stay urban travellers, but …
Understanding what yellow fever is is an important part of preparing for travel to certain regions of the world, particularly parts of Africa and South America. Yellow fever is a potentially serious viral infection that is spread by mosquitoes and can cause a wide range of symptoms, from mild flu-like illness to severe complications affecting …
When planning a trip abroad, especially to tropical or subtropical regions, it’s essential to think beyond your itinerary and consider how to protect your health while away. At Edinburgh Travel Clinic, we regularly advise travellers on both vaccinations and insect spray—two vital tools in preventing serious illnesses caused by insect bites. While many people assume …
