Travel Vaccinations

These services are available in our branches, which are commutable from anywhere in Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, York, Huddersfield, Sheffield, Barnsley, Hull, Doncaster, Ripon, Harrogate, Dewsbury, Keighley and Scarborough.

Yes, you can get next-day appointments at all our branches. Contact our customer care team if you cannot find an available slot.

The cost of vaccinations will vary depending on your choice, but some may be free of charge through the NHS. Midway Pharmacy also offers additional services such as malaria tablets or antimalarials if needed for your particular destination.

Vaccinations protect against potentially dangerous illnesses so having them before setting off helps ensure peace of mind when travelling abroad, allowing you to focus instead on making memories without worrying about coming home ill from your travels!

Travellers should note that not all vaccines are free of charge on the NHS – some may have to be paid for at private clinics like Midway Pharmacy.

Once vaccinated, most vaccines last for several years or even decades before needing replenishment; however, others may need boosting more regularly.

Vaccines work by introducing a weakened form of the virus into the body so it can learn to recognise it without actually making someone sick.

The purpose of travel vaccinations is to help protect travellers from severe and potentially deadly illnesses that may be present in the areas they are visiting. These vaccinations help keep travellers safe during their trip and protect those already in the destination country from spreading these infectious diseases. Travellers must understand what vaccinations are recommended for a particular destination and ensure they have received them before departure. Furthermore, some countries require proof that a traveller has received certain vaccines before allowing entry, so it is essential to check international travel requirements and consult with a healthcare provider or travel clinics like Midway Pharmacy.

Vaccinations protect against potentially dangerous illnesses so having them before setting off helps ensure peace of mind when travelling abroad, allowing you to focus instead on making memories without worrying about coming home ill from your travels!

You must be vaccinated at least ten days before you enter Saudi Arabia. Rules may vary for other countries, so it's always best to plan your travel vaccinations early.

General travel health tips include: 

• Stay up to date on routine vaccinations and any travel-related ones recommended by your doctor based on the destination. These may include typhoid, hepatitis A and B, influenza, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and rabies.

• Check in with your doctor at least six weeks before travel to ensure you’re up to date on routine vaccines such as the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis and varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. 

• Get information about food safety in your destination country; get familiar with local water safety rules; avoid uncooked food in unsafe areas; buy bottled water that is sealed; wash hands often with soap and water or sanitiser when not possible; do not drink tap water unless it has been boiled or treated. 

• Carry a first aid kit containing medications like antacid tablets, eye drops, bandages, tweezers, disinfectants, etc., along with a thermometer to check body temperature if you feel unwell during travel. 

• Take extra precautions regarding sun protection, such as wearing sunscreen, hats and sunglasses outdoors. Wear light, loose-fitting clothes made of natural fabric that allow air circulation when travelling to hot climates. 

• Be mindful of potential insect bites and stings by using insect repellent on exposed skin, particularly at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.