Travel Vaccinations

Our South Solihull Travel Clinic offers vaccinations, antimalarial treatments, medications and expert pre-travel health advice to ensure you're fully prepared for any journey. Trust us to safeguard your health, so you can travel with confidence and peace of mind.

We provide a wide range of travel vaccines to protect you, no matter where your journey leads. Here are the travel diseases that we cover:

Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne infection caused by the Chikungunya virus. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain, which typically occur 4-8 days after a bite from an infected Aedes mosquito.

Other symptoms can include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and a rash. Chikungunya mainly occurs in tropical and subtropical regions with outbreaks in Africa, the Americas, Asia and occasionally Europe.

Cholera

Cholera is a severe diarrhoeal infection of the small intestine. Caused by some strains of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium, symptoms may also include vomiting and muscle cramps. In some cases, the diarrhoea can so severe it can lead to severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.

Dengue fever

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne infection caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms can include high fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, vomiting, skin itching and skin rash.

Most cases of dengue fever are asymptomatic or symptoms are mild. But a small proportion of cases develop into severe dengue. The symptoms of severe dengue include bleeding, low levels of blood platelets, blood plasma leakage and dangerously low blood pressure.

Symptoms typically begin 3 to 14 days after infection. Dengue fever mainly occurs in south east Asia, the Americas and the western Pacific regions.

Diphtheria

Diphtheria is a serious, contagious infectious bacterial disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

It affects the upper respiratory tract and, to a less of an extent, the skin. It is spread person to person by coughing and sneezing. Symptoms can include high fever, fatigue, bluish skin colouration (cyanosis), sore throat, cough, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness and difficulty breathing.

Symptoms typically begin 2 to 5 days after exposure to the bacteria. The disease, can in some cases, be fatal.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a viral infectious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus which is highly contagious. It is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water or close contact with an infected person.

Typically appearing 2 to 6 weeks after infection, symptoms can include fatigue, jaundice, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain or discomfort, loss of appetite, dark urine and pale stools. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is serious viral infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus. The infection can cause acute (temporary) or chronic (long term) hepatitis.

Hepatitis B spreads through contact with infected blood. Initial symptoms of acute vary, but can include fatigue, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain or discomfort, loss of appetite, fever, itching, weight loss and this may be followed by jaundice.

One in 10 adults may develop chronic hepatitis from the infection which can develop into chronic liver disease.

Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese Encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral infection of the brain caused the Japanese Encephalitis virus. Primarily spread by the Culex mosquitoes, mainly in rural areas of East and Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific.

Infections can be mild, leading to symptoms of fever and a headache. However, 1 in 250 cases can result in severe illness.

Meningitis ACWY (required for Hajj / Umrah)

Meningitis is an inflammation of the coverings (meninges) of the brain and spinal cord. A, C, W & Y are strains that cause the meningococcal bacterial disease and can lead to meningitis as well as septicaemia.

Symptoms can include headache, fever, neck stiffness, nausea and vomiting. In more severe cases it can cause confusion, seizures and loss of consciousness.

The meningitis bacteria is found in bodily fluid of those infected and spreads via direct contact. This can be particularly prevalent in large, crowded areas.

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Measles- a highly contagious viral disease caused by a morbillivirus. Symptoms can include a high fever, a distinctive rash, cough and runny nose. It can lead to severe disease states such as pneumonia and encephalitis.

Mumps- a viral infection causing the swelling of the salivary glands. Once the virus is in the body it can spread to many different glands. Symptoms can include fever, headache, sore throat, muscle aches and malaise. If spread to other glands, severe disease states such as pancreatitis, and meningitis can occur.

Rubella- a highly contagious viral infection which often causes mild symptoms such as a rash, fever, and sometimes joint pain. If contracted by a pregnant woman, it can lead to serious complications for the foetus.

Polio

Polio is a highly contagious infection caused by the poliovirus. It primarily affects children under the age of 5. Most cases are asymptomatic but some individuals may experience symptoms such as sore throat, vomiting and fever.

It can lead to severe disease states such as muscle weakness and paralysis. It is mainly spread through the faecal-oral route.

Rabies

Rabies is a serious infectious disease caused by the rabies virus. Generally contracted from bites or scratches from infected animals. Symptoms can include fever, confusion, numbness or tingling at the site of infection, extreme aversion to water, feeling anxious or energetic, hallucinations and difficulty swallowing and breathing.

Once symptoms appear rabies is almost always fatal. Though the risk is present globally, it is small. But it is more common in parts of Asia, Africa and Central and South America.

Tetanus

Tetanus is a life-threatening bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani. The bacteria usually enters the body through a wound, cut or scrape that is dirty.

Once in they produce a toxin which affects the nerves. Symptoms can include lockjaw, muscle stiffness, fever, rapid or irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing and seizures.

Tick-borne Encephalitis

Tick-borne encephalitis is a viral infection. Though found in ticks in the UK, the risk of getting the virus here is very low. It is more common in rural areas of Europe and Asia.

Generally spread by infected ticks, it can spread through unpasteurised (raw) milk or dairy products. Symptoms can include fever, fatigue, aches and pains and nausea.

Typhoid

Typhoid, also known as typhoid fever, is a serious life-threatening disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi.

Symptoms usually appear 6 to 30 days after exposure, which can include high fever, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation and loss of appetite.

The infection is spread through contaminated water or food. Typically found in parts of Asia, Africa and Central and South America.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection primarily found in tropical regions of Africa and South America.

Symptoms range from mild to severe and can include fever, severe headache, back pain, nausea and vomiting and fatigue. Severe symptoms can include jaundice, bleeding and organ failure.

Symptoms tend to develop 3-6 days after infection.

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