Travel health
Travel Clinic in Hertfordshire
A friendly pre-travel review to help you understand what protection and precautions may be needed for your trip.
20 minute appointment
What this service is
What this service involves
You will talk through your destinations, travel dates, and planned activities, along with your general health and any regular medicines. We will discuss travel health risks that may be relevant to you and what precautions may help. You will leave knowing what to arrange next and how to feel prepared for your trip.
Itinerary-led discussion
The conversation focuses on your route, stopovers, length of stay, and the type of accommodation you are planning.
Time for your questions
You can ask anything that is on your mind, from bites and sun safety to stomach upsets and travel sickness.
What's included
What we provide
These are the key things you can expect from your travel health appointment.
Destination risk review
We consider local health risks that may apply to your countries and regions, including rural vs city travel.
Timing and scheduling support
Guidance on when to book and what may need planning ahead so you are not rushing close to departure.
Medicines and medical history check
We review regular medicines, allergies, and any previous vaccine reactions to help keep advice appropriate for you.
Everyday protection tips
Advice on food and water choices, insect bite avoidance, sun protection, and staying well during long journeys.
Written summary to take away
A clear recap of what was discussed, including recommended next steps for your travel health preparation.
Cost
What it costs
One price for the assessment, and it comes off your vaccines. Vaccine pricing depends entirely on where you're going, so we confirm it with you at the appointment, before anything is given.
- Travel consultation and risk assessmentFull risk assessment for your destination and itinerary, a written travel plan, and any certificates you need. Redeemable in full against vaccines given at this appointment.£25
- Follow-up dose for a course started with usYou've already been assessed with us, so there's no consultation fee, you pay for the vaccine only.Free
- Vaccines and antimalarialsPriced by destination, itinerary and length of stay. We confirm the full cost with you before anything is given.By destination
Some travel vaccines are free on the NHS. We'll tell you which ones apply to your trip, and we won't charge you for those. Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice are not refunded.
Who it's for
Who this service is for
Helpful for holidays, visiting family, work trips, and multi-stop travel where health risks and planning can vary.
Holidaymakers
Ideal if you want to relax knowing you have considered common travel health risks for your destination.
Families travelling together
Useful when you are coordinating plans for more than one person and want simple, joined-up guidance.
Multi-country or long-stay travellers
Especially helpful when plans include stopovers, rural travel, or extended time abroad.
Questions
Common questions
When should I book a travel health appointment before I go away?
What do I need to bring with me?
Do you need to know about my medical history and allergies?
What happens during the appointment?
Can I ask questions about things like insect bites, stomach upsets, and sun safety?
How long does it usually take?
Book travel clinic
Booked appointments six days a week at 84 High Street, Stevenage. Ring us if you're not sure which appointment you need.