Travel Health
Our practice nurses are available by appointment to offer medical advice regarding travel and vaccinations where appropriate. Please telephone reception for more information. Please remember to give as much notice as possible, preferably 6-8 weeks.
Our nurses can provide travel health advice and arrange for appropriate immunisations. Please arrange an appointment for a travel consultation at least 6-8 weeks before departure if possible. Vaccines need time to take effect and some may require a course over several weeks.
Select the region you are travelling to find out more.
Further Travel Information
The following websites will give you additional travel advice
Travel Health for information of vaccinations available on NHS
MASTA for private vaccination clinics
Gov.uk for specific country travel advice
EHIC to apply for your free European Health Insurance Card
Travel Vaccination Prices
Travel advice is covered by the NHS; however some vaccinations and prescriptions are only available privately. Payment for non-NHS services must be made at the first travel appointment.
If you require a vaccination that we are unable to provide you will need to contact your nearest travel clinic.
There are two local MASTA clinics based at:
Gompels Bank Street, Melksham 01225 702198
This service is run by Chris Glass, Pharmacist.
Hathaway Medical Centre, Chippenham 01249 454540