Travel Health Clinic
Expert travel health advice, vaccinations and antimalarials for patients in Wigston, Leicester and across Leicestershire.
Prepare for Your Trip with Confidence
Whether you are travelling for business, leisure or to visit family abroad, protecting your health before you leave is essential. At SPHN&M Limited, we provide personalised travel health consultations to help you understand the risks associated with your destination and the steps you can take to stay safe.
Our travel health service is available to patients across Wigston, South Wigston, Leicester and the surrounding areas. We recommend booking your consultation at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel, as some vaccinations require multiple doses spaced over several weeks.
- Destination-specific risk assessment
- Travel vaccinations administered in-store
- Antimalarial advice and supply
- Travel health accessories and first-aid kits
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Travel Vaccinations We Offer
We provide a wide range of travel vaccinations on a private basis. During your consultation, our pharmacist will advise which vaccines are recommended or required for your itinerary.
Yellow Fever
Required for entry to certain countries. We are a registered Yellow Fever vaccination centre and can issue an International Certificate of Vaccination.
Hepatitis A & B
Recommended for many long-haul and adventure travel destinations. Combined vaccines and individual courses are available.
Typhoid
Recommended for travel to parts of Asia, Africa and Latin America where food and water hygiene may be poor. Available as an injection or oral capsule.
Rabies
Essential for travellers visiting remote areas or working with animals. The pre-exposure course consists of three doses over 21 to 28 days.
Japanese Encephalitis
Recommended for extended travel to rural areas of Southeast Asia and the Far East, particularly during the monsoon season.
Meningitis ACWY
Required for pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah, and recommended for travellers to parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
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Antimalarials & Travel Accessories
If you are travelling to a malaria-risk area, our pharmacist will advise on the most suitable antimalarial tablets for your destination, medical history and itinerary. We stock a range of options including Malarone, Doxycycline and Lariam, subject to a brief consultation.
We also carry a selection of travel health essentials to help protect you abroad:
- DEET-based and natural insect repellents
- Water purification tablets
- Travel first-aid kits
- Anti-diarrhoea and rehydration products
- Sunscreen suitable for tropical climates
Fit to Fly Certificates
If your airline or destination requires proof of a negative COVID-19 test or a general fit-to-fly certificate, please contact us to check current availability. Travel health requirements change frequently, and we will advise you on the latest regulations and testing options.
Occupational Health Vaccinations
We also provide vaccinations for occupational health purposes, including Hepatitis B for healthcare workers and those in high-risk professions. Please contact us to discuss your employer’s requirements and book an appointment.