Plan a safer trip with expert holiday travel vaccinations near Amersham at Fox Pharmacy Holmer Green.
Planning holiday travel vaccinations near Amersham is an important step in staying well abroad. Many destinations have infections that are rare in the United Kingdom. Vaccines and travel health advice help reduce the risk of serious illness during and after your trip.
Fox Pharmacy Holmer Green is part of the Lansdales Pharmacy group and offers a private travel clinic service with experienced pharmacists. The pharmacy is convenient for people in Amersham, Beaconsfield, Great Missenden, Aylesbury and High Wycombe. You can access a local service without travelling into a large city.
Appointments include a full travel health assessment and clear guidance tailored to your destination, activities and medical history. Many visits are arranged at flexible times, and anti malaria medicines can usually be supplied on site after a risk assessment.
Why you need holiday travel vaccinations
Travel vaccines help protect against infections such as hepatitis A, typhoid, cholera and yellow fever that are more common in some parts of the world. They work by preparing your immune system before you are exposed.
There are three main groups of vaccines.
Required vaccines Some countries ask for proof of vaccination as a condition of entry. An example is the yellow fever vaccine certificate for some areas of Africa and South America, or the MenACWY vaccine for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia.
Recommended vaccines These are advised based on infection risk in the country or region you are visiting, and on how you are travelling. Backpacking, rural stays and long visits often carry higher risk than a short hotel stay.
Routine vaccines These are vaccines offered in the standard UK schedule, such as measles, mumps and rubella and tetanus, diphtheria and polio. Before you travel, it is sensible to check that you are up to date.
Even a short city break or an all inclusive resort holiday may need vaccination or other travel health advice. Food and water hygiene, mosquito bites and close contact with animals can all present risks, even on organised tours.
Common holiday destinations and typical vaccines
The team at Fox Pharmacy Holmer Green will assess your exact plans before advising, but examples for common destinations include the following.
Europe and the Mediterranean For many trips, checking that your tetanus, diphtheria and polio booster is in date is important. For long rural trips or certain activities, extra protection such as tick borne encephalitis or rabies may be advised in some areas.
Asia including India, Thailand and Bali Many travellers need hepatitis A and typhoid. Hepatitis B, rabies and Japanese encephalitis may be appropriate for longer stays, adventure travel, work placements or visits to rural areas.
Africa Hepatitis A and typhoid are often advised, and yellow fever may be required or recommended depending on the country and region. Malaria risk assessment and tablets are important for many African destinations.
Caribbean, Central and South America Hepatitis A and typhoid are common recommendations. In some countries yellow fever, rabies or other vaccines may also be needed.
Your travel health clinician near Amersham will review your itinerary, length of stay, type of accommodation and planned activities before making any final recommendations.
Travel vaccines available near Amersham
Through the Lansdales travel clinic service, Fox Pharmacy Holmer Green can access a wide range of travel vaccines, subject to stock and clinical assessment. These may include:
Hepatitis A
Typhoid
Hepatitis B
Combined hepatitis A and hepatitis B
Tetanus, diphtheria and polio booster
Cholera
Rabies
Meningitis ACWY for travel including Hajj and Umrah
Japanese encephalitis
Tick borne encephalitis
Yellow fever at designated centres within the group if required
The pharmacist can also review your routine vaccination status and advise if you need an update to vaccines such as MMR or tetanus, diphtheria and polio.
When to book your holiday travel vaccines
NHS guidance suggests arranging a travel health appointment six to eight weeks before departure where possible. Some vaccines need time for your body to develop protection. Others require more than one dose spread over weeks or months, such as hepatitis B and rabies.
If you are travelling at short notice, Fox Pharmacy Holmer Green may still be able to help. You can often still receive key vaccines and practical advice very close to your travel date.
What happens at a travel vaccination appointment
Travel health assessment
At your appointment the pharmacist or clinician will ask about:
Countries and regions you plan to visit
Dates and duration of your trip
Type of travel such as resort stay, cruise, backpacking or rural visit
Planned activities such as trekking, visiting farms or working with animals
Medical history, regular medicines, allergies and any pregnancy or breastfeeding
This structured assessment mirrors national travel health guidance.
Personal vaccine and advice plan
You will then receive a clear plan setting out which vaccines are recommended, why they are needed, and when doses should be given. The clinician will explain how long protection usually lasts and when future boosters may be due.
Your appointment is also a chance to discuss:
Safe food and water habits
Mosquito and insect bite avoidance
Sun protection and staying hydrated
Managing travellers diarrhoea and what to carry in a basic travel kit
After your jabs
For some vaccines you may be asked to remain in the pharmacy for a short observation period. You will be told when protection is expected to begin and if any follow up doses are required. You will also receive a record of vaccines given and, where applicable, formal certificates such as yellow fever or MenACWY for Hajj and Umrah.
Holiday health advice beyond vaccinations
Vaccines are only one part of travel health. The pharmacy can provide malaria risk assessment, supply malaria tablets when appropriate and explain how to reduce mosquito bites with nets, repellents and suitable clothing.
Extra advice is available for:
Children travelling on holiday
Pregnant travellers
Older adults
People with long term conditions such as diabetes or heart disease
The team can also suggest items for a travel first aid kit and useful medicines to manage common holiday problems.
Who our holiday travel vaccination service near Amersham is for
The service at Fox Pharmacy Holmer Green is suitable for:
Families travelling in school holidays
Couples on city breaks or beach holidays
Cruise passengers and multi centre trips
Honeymoon and special occasion travel
People visiting friends and relatives overseas, including longer stays
How much do holiday travel vaccinations cost
Some travel vaccines may be available on the NHS, while others are private services. Costs depend on the vaccine and course required.
Typical charges may include:
Consultation fee in some cases
Price per vaccine dose
Fees for certificates where needed
The pharmacy team will explain charges before treatment and confirm what is included, such as the assessment, vaccines, certificates and written advice.
Why choose our travel vaccination clinic near Amersham
Fox Pharmacy Holmer Green is an established community pharmacy within the Lansdales group, with trained travel health pharmacists and private consultation rooms.
Key points include:
Local and accessible for Amersham, Beaconsfield, Great Missenden, Aylesbury, High Wycombe and nearby villages
Part of a wider travel clinic network with a broad range of vaccines and malaria options
Regulated UK pharmacy setting
Clear, practical information with time for questions
Frequently asked questions
Which travel jabs do I need for my holiday?
This depends on where you are going, how long you are staying, what you are doing and your general health. A travel health assessment at Fox Pharmacy Holmer Green will review these details and match them with up to date guidance.
Can children have travel vaccinations at your clinic?
Many travel vaccines can be given to children, sometimes with different schedules. The pharmacist will check age limits and advise on the safest options.
Are there side effects from travel vaccines?
Side effects are usually mild and short lived, such as a sore arm or slight fever. The clinician will explain possible effects for each vaccine and what to do if you feel unwell.
Can I have travel jabs if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
Some vaccines are not advised in pregnancy. The pharmacist will consider your stage of pregnancy, destination risk and NHS guidance, and may liaise with your GP or midwife if needed.
What if I have lost my old vaccination records?
Where possible, previous records can be checked through your GP or past documentation. If records are not available, extra boosters may sometimes be advised to ensure protection.
How to book holiday travel vaccinations near Amersham
To arrange holiday travel vaccinations near Amersham you can:
Book online using the Lansdales or Fox Pharmacy booking system
Visit Fox Pharmacy Holmer Green in person to speak with the team
Call the pharmacy for travel health advice and appointment options
Aim to book at least six to eight weeks before you travel. If your trip is sooner, contact the pharmacy as there may still be important vaccines and advice that can be offered before you leave.
If you are planning a holiday abroad and need travel vaccinations near Amersham, contact Fox Pharmacy Holmer Green to arrange your travel health appointment.
References
NHS travel vaccination advice, NHS website, accessed November 2025
NHS travel vaccinations overview and available travel vaccines, NHS website, accessed November 2025
NHS Inform travel health and vaccinations guidance, accessed November 2025Travel health and vaccination information from Lansdales Pharmacy and Fox Pharmacy Holmer Green service pages, accessed November 2025
