The Travel Health and Vaccination Clinic at Nottingham Road Clinic provides specialist assessment, advice and immunisation for individuals travelling overseas or requiring vaccination for occupational, educational or personal reasons. Travel-related health risks vary widely depending on destination, duration of travel, activities planned and individual medical history. Appropriate pre-travel assessment is essential to reduce the risk of preventable illness and complications.
Infectious diseases remain a significant cause of morbidity among travellers, particularly when travelling to regions with differing disease prevalence, vaccination programmes and healthcare infrastructure. Exposure risks may include food and waterborne infections, mosquito-borne diseases, blood-borne viruses and travel-related injuries. Inappropriate or incomplete vaccination and lack of tailored advice can result in avoidable illness or disruption to travel plans.
The clinic is delivered by clinicians with training in travel medicine and vaccination, working within UK guidance and international best practice, including guidance from the UK Health Security Agency and the National Travel Health Network and Centre where appropriate. The service focuses on individualised risk assessment, evidence-based vaccination and clear, practical health advice.
Travel Health and Vaccination Services are integrated within Nottingham Road Clinic’s wider medical and diagnostic services, allowing consideration of underlying health conditions, medication interactions and onward referral if additional specialist input is required.
The Travel Health and Vaccination Clinic at Nottingham Road Clinic provides specialist assessment, advice and immunisation for individuals travelling overseas or requiring vaccination for occupational, educational or personal reasons. Travel-related health risks vary widely depending on destination, duration of travel, activities planned and individual medical history. Appropriate pre-travel assessment is essential to reduce the risk of preventable illness and complications.
Infectious diseases remain a significant cause of morbidity among travellers, particularly when travelling to regions with differing disease prevalence, vaccination programmes and healthcare infrastructure. Exposure risks may include food and waterborne infections, mosquito-borne diseases, blood-borne viruses and travel-related injuries. Inappropriate or incomplete vaccination and lack of tailored advice can result in avoidable illness or disruption to travel plans.
The clinic is delivered by clinicians with training in travel medicine and vaccination, working within UK guidance and international best practice, including guidance from the UK Health Security Agency and the National Travel Health Network and Centre where appropriate. The service focuses on individualised risk assessment, evidence-based vaccination and clear, practical health advice.
Travel Health and Vaccination Services are integrated within Nottingham Road Clinic’s wider medical and diagnostic services, allowing consideration of underlying health conditions, medication interactions and onward referral if additional specialist input is required.
The Travel Health and Vaccination Clinic is suitable for adults requiring health advice or immunisation before international travel or for specific occupational or lifestyle-related needs.
Typical patients include individuals travelling for leisure, business, volunteering, education or extended stays abroad. This includes travel to high-risk regions, remote locations or areas with limited access to medical care. Patients with pre-existing medical conditions, immunosuppression, pregnancy or complex medication regimens particularly benefit from specialist input.
The service is also appropriate for individuals requiring vaccination for work, study or placement overseas, including healthcare workers, aid workers and those requiring proof of immunisation.
Both self-pay and insured patients are supported. Referrers may include GPs, employers, educational institutions or other healthcare professionals seeking specialist travel medicine input as part of a wider care plan.
The Travel Health and Vaccination Clinic addresses health risks associated with international travel and vaccination requirements rather than treating acute illness.
Infectious disease prevention
Assessment focuses on reducing risk of vaccine-preventable and endemic diseases relevant to travel destinations, including viral, bacterial and parasitic infections.
Travel-related medical risk
Evaluation of underlying health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, diabetes or immunosuppression, that may affect fitness to travel or vaccine suitability.
Vaccine suitability and contraindications
Review of vaccination history, allergy risk, immune status and medication interactions to ensure vaccinations are safe and appropriate.
Red-flag considerations
Identification of factors that require enhanced planning or specialist advice, such as complex medical history, previous adverse vaccine reactions or long-term travel to high-risk regions.
Assessment begins with a detailed travel history, including destinations, duration, type of travel, accommodation, activities and timing of departure. Medical history, current medications, allergies and previous vaccination records are reviewed carefully.
Physical examination is not routinely required but may be undertaken where clinically relevant. The assessment focuses on identifying individual risk factors and aligning preventive measures accordingly.
Vaccination recommendations are based on destination-specific risk, personal health factors and current UK guidance. Diagnostic tests are not routinely required, but where indicated, blood tests or further assessment may be arranged to clarify immune status or underlying health concerns.
All advice and interventions are documented clearly and communicated to the patient and GP to support continuity of care.
Management primarily involves preventive interventions, including vaccination and tailored health advice.
Vaccination
Administration of appropriate travel and routine vaccinations according to clinical indication, individual risk and national guidance.
Preventive advice
Guidance may include malaria prevention strategies, food and water hygiene, insect bite avoidance, personal safety and management of existing medical conditions while abroad.
Individualised planning
Recommendations are adapted to travel itinerary, health status and patient preference. Where timing is limited, prioritisation of vaccines and risk mitigation strategies is undertaken.
Follow-up
Additional appointments may be arranged to complete multi-dose vaccination schedules or review evolving travel plans.
Where vaccination or travel raises concerns beyond the scope of the clinic, referral to NHS or specialist services is coordinated as appropriate.
The Travel Health and Vaccination Clinic works in conjunction with primary care, occupational health services and other Nottingham Road Clinic specialties to ensure safe and coordinated care.
Patients with complex health needs may require input from medical specialties prior to travel. Diagnostic services may be utilised where clarification of health status is required.
Where vaccination or travel plans intersect with broader medical or occupational requirements, clear communication is maintained with referrers and NHS services as needed.
Appointments are structured to provide sufficient time for detailed risk assessment and discussion. Patients are encouraged to bring vaccination records and details of travel plans, including destinations and dates.
During the consultation, recommended vaccinations and preventive measures are explained clearly, including potential side effects and aftercare. Patients have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns.
A personalised plan is provided, outlining vaccinations given or planned, health advice and any follow-up requirements. Written information is shared with the patient and GP where appropriate.
How far in advance should I attend a travel health appointment
Ideally at least six to eight weeks before travel, although later assessment can still provide benefit.
Do I need vaccines for short trips
This depends on destination, activities and individual risk factors. Short trips can still carry significant health risks.
Are travel vaccines safe
Vaccines used follow UK standards and are administered after assessment of suitability and contraindications.
Can I travel if I have a chronic medical condition
Many people with chronic conditions travel safely with appropriate planning and advice.
Will my GP be informed
Yes. Vaccination details and advice can be shared with the GP to support continuity of care.
Do I need malaria tablets as well as vaccines
In some regions, malaria prevention medication is required in addition to vaccination and other preventive measures.
To book an appointment or discuss which clinician you should see first:
Phone: 01623 624137
Location: Nottingham Road Clinic, 195 Nottingham Road Mansfield NG18 4AA
