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Private travel vaccinations in London, yellow fever, hepatitis, typhoid, rabies and more.

Yellow fever, hepatitis, typhoid, rabies and everything else you might need - booked 4-6 weeks before travel, all in one appointment.

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Indicative pricing

What private travel vaccinations cost in London.

Indicative ranges for the vaccines travellers ask about most.

In short

Yellow fever with certificate: £75-£150. A full traveller programme: £350-£800, given in one visit.

Vaccine or appointment Indicative range
Yellow fever + certificate (per dose) £75–£150
Hepatitis A £60–£120
Hepatitis B (3-dose course) £180–£360
Typhoid £45–£90
Rabies (3-dose course) £250–£550
Full traveller programme (multi-vaccine) £350–£800

Prices vary by vaccine brand, by whether a course is required, and by whether the consultation is bundled with the vaccines.

The problem

Travel-health advice is only useful if it fits your trip.

A generic list of jabs is not a travel plan. What you actually need depends on where you’re going, what you’ll be doing, how long you’ll stay and what you’ve already had. The plan should be built around your itinerary, not a checklist.

  • Booked too late?

    Even a week before travel, some cover is possible. A clinician can advise honestly on what is worth doing.

  • Not sure what you need?

    Your itinerary is mapped against NaTHNaC guidance and existing records - no over-vaccinating.

  • Yellow-fever certificate?

    A regulated NaTHNaC centre with the ICVP signed on the day. Valid 10 days later, for life.

What it covers

The trips most often planned for.

Region- and itinerary-led.

  • Africa travel

    Yellow fever, hepatitis A, typhoid, meningitis ACWY, rabies for rural or expedition itineraries.

  • Asia travel

    Hepatitis A, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis for rural stays, rabies for long-stay or bike travel.

  • Latin America travel

    Yellow fever for jungle regions, hepatitis A, typhoid, and rabies for remote areas.

  • Expedition travel

    Full pre-exposure rabies, JE where relevant, tetanus up to date, and altitude and diarrhoea kit prescribing.

  • Backpacker essentials

    Hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus, sensible add-ons for long, unstructured itineraries.

  • Business travel back-to-back

    Multi-country trips squeezed into short lead time - the highest-yield vaccines are prioritised first.

  • Pregnancy travel

    Live vaccines (yellow fever, MMR) avoided; inactivated cover only, with individual risk-benefit review.

  • Red flag: post-travel fever

    Fever within 3 weeks of returning - same-day GP or A&E to exclude malaria and other imported infection.

Vaccines covered

The full travel-immunisation panel.

What each vaccine covers, how many doses, and how long the protection lasts.

  • Yellow fever + ICVP

    Given at a NaTHNaC-registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre with the International Certificate signed on the day. Valid 10 days later, for life.

  • Hepatitis A

    A single dose gives cover for up to a year; a booster at 6-12 months gives 25+ years of protection.

  • Hepatitis B (3 doses)

    Standard three-dose course over six months; accelerated schedules available for short-notice travel or occupational need.

  • Typhoid

    Single injection giving three years of cover - recommended for the Indian subcontinent and much of Africa and Latin America.

  • Rabies pre-exposure

    Three doses over 3-4 weeks. Essential for expedition, remote or long-stay travel where post-exposure vaccine is hard to reach.

  • Japanese encephalitis

    Two doses 28 days apart, for rural or long-stay travel to affected parts of Asia during transmission season.

  • Cholera (oral)

    Two oral doses for aid workers and travellers to outbreak areas; certificate issued on completion.

  • Meningitis ACWY

    A single dose covering four meningitis strains - required for Hajj and Umrah, recommended for sub-Saharan Africa in season.

Safety and eligibility

Safer, and simpler, than most people expect.

Travel vaccines are among the best-studied interventions in medicine. The things worth planning are timing, pregnancy, immunosuppression and any allergies.

  • Book 4-6 weeks before travel

    Enough lead time to complete courses and let live vaccines take effect. Closer to departure some protection is still possible - some cover is better than none.

  • Yellow fever timing

    The vaccine needs to be given more than 10 days before travel for the certificate to be valid on arrival.

  • Rabies is a 3-dose course

    Three doses over 3 weeks - schedule the first at your first appointment so the course finishes before travel.

  • Anaphylaxis risk

    JE and rabies carry a small anaphylaxis risk. Staff are trained and equipped, with a short observation after each dose.

  • Pregnancy restrictions

    Pregnancy has specific vaccine restrictions - live vaccines (yellow fever, MMR) are avoided, inactivated ones are usually fine.

  • Immunosuppression

    Live vaccines are contraindicated in immunosuppression. Bring a list of your medications so alternatives can be planned.

  • Disclose all conditions

    Always disclose all conditions and medications - some vaccines interact with treatments or need timing around them.

  • Certificates on the day

    Certificates are issued on the day for yellow fever and cholera - no waiting for paperwork.

  • Take vaccine records with you

    Take your written vaccine record with you when you travel - border staff may ask, and future clinicians will thank you.

Reading your record

Your travel record. Plain, and portable.

Whatever was given, your record keeps to the same four parts - and travels with you.

A London clinician preparing a travel vaccine dose

A quiet reminder

Keep your record - future clinicians will thank you.

You should receive a written record and, for yellow fever, the paper ICVP on the day.

  1. 01 Header

    Destination, dates and health

    Your destinations, travel dates and relevant medical background, and the clinical questions the plan was built around.

  2. 02 Technique

    Each vaccine and batch

    The vaccines administered, the site, the dose, batch numbers and expiry - everything you might need for future records or border questions.

  3. 03 Findings

    Any adverse effect

    Any reaction observed on the day, plus advice on what is normal in the days afterwards and what would need review.

  4. 04 Impression

    Read this first - what’s next

    Next dose dates, your certificate details, and any additional advice for the trip - malaria tablets, food and water, insect avoidance.

Major UK private health insurers

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Most travel policies do not cover routine travel vaccinations; some corporate and occupational schemes do. Ask the provider for a receipt if your policy allows reimbursement.

Frequently asked

Everything we get asked about travel vaccinations.

Quick answers on cost, timing, yellow fever, pregnancy and post-travel red flags.

  • What travel vaccines might I need?

    It depends on where you’re going, what you’ll be doing and how long you’ll stay. Common travel vaccines include yellow fever, hepatitis A and B, typhoid, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, cholera and meningitis ACWY. Advice should map your itinerary against NaTHNaC guidance and existing records.

  • Do I need a yellow fever certificate?

    Some countries require an International Certificate of Vaccination (ICVP) on entry - especially in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South America. It becomes valid 10 days after the vaccine and lasts for life.

  • When should I book before travel?

    Ideally 4-6 weeks before you travel. That leaves time for courses like rabies (3 weeks) and hepatitis B, and for live vaccines like yellow fever to take effect. Closer to departure some protection is still possible - some cover is better than none.

  • Can I have travel vaccines in pregnancy?

    Inactivated vaccines (hepatitis A, typhoid, flu) are generally safe in pregnancy. Live vaccines - yellow fever and MMR - are avoided. If travel to a yellow-fever risk area is unavoidable, the individual risk-benefit is discussed and a waiver letter may be provided where appropriate.

  • How much do private travel vaccinations cost?

    A single travel vaccine is typically £45-£150, yellow fever with certificate £75-£150, a rabies course £250-£550, and a full traveller programme with several vaccines £350-£800.

  • How long do travel vaccines last?

    It varies. Yellow fever is valid for life once you’ve had the primary dose. Hepatitis A with a booster gives 25+ years. Typhoid is three years, rabies pre-exposure gives long-lasting immunity with boosters if you’re bitten, and JE two years. Expiry dates should be listed in your record.

  • Can I have multiple vaccines on the same day?

    Yes - most travel vaccines can safely be given together, spaced across arms. This is often how a traveller programme is built in a single visit. Two exceptions: yellow fever and MMR should be given together or 4 weeks apart.

  • From what age can children have travel vaccines?

    Most travel vaccines are licensed from 9-12 months upward; yellow fever is generally given from 9 months. Children need age-appropriate doses and technique, ideally in a paediatric-friendly setting.

  • Do I need boosters?

    Some vaccines need a booster (hepatitis A at 6-12 months, JE at 12-24 months); yellow fever no longer needs a 10-year booster in most countries. Your next-dose dates should be listed on your record.

  • When should I see a GP urgently after travel?

    Any fever within 3 weeks of returning - same-day GP or A&E to exclude malaria and other imported infection. Also seek help urgently for severe diarrhoea, jaundice, unexplained rash or bleeding.

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