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Private vaccinations & travel health in London, what to expect.

A destination-specific travel consultation and full range of adult and occupational vaccines, from a registered yellow-fever centre. Given by a clinician who can advise on malaria prophylaxis and antibiotics for travel too.

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Indicative pricing

What private vaccinations cost in London.

Indicative ranges across UK private providers.

In short

A single travel vaccine: £45-£95. A combined 2-4 vaccine bundle: £150-£300, given in one visit.

Vaccine or appointment Indicative range
Single travel vaccine (e.g. hepatitis A, typhoid) £45–£95
Combined travel bundle (2-4 vaccines) £150–£300
Yellow fever vaccine (registered centre) £75–£150
Adult booster (tetanus, MMR, pertussis) £45–£90
Rabies pre-exposure (3-dose course) £250–£450
Full travel consultation + vaccines Quoted case by case

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 are going, what you will be doing, how long you will stay and what you have 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 centre with the ICVP signed on the day. Valid 10 days later, for life.

What it covers

Vaccines to consider, and when they apply.

The clinical situations most often covered - travel, occupational, catch-up, boosters and seasonal.

  • Travel vaccinations

    Destination-specific: hepatitis A, typhoid, cholera, Japanese encephalitis and more.

  • Yellow-fever certificate

    The regulated vaccine and an International Certificate of Vaccination (ICVP), valid for life.

  • Occupational vaccines

    Hepatitis B courses, tuberculin (Mantoux) testing and titres for healthcare and lab workers.

  • Childhood catch-up

    Missed or delayed childhood immunisations, brought up to the UK schedule.

  • Adult boosters

    Tetanus, MMR and pertussis boosters - often needed before pregnancy planning or new work.

  • HPV (Gardasil 9)

    A three-dose course covering nine HPV strains, for adults up to 45.

  • Annual flu + COVID

    Seasonal flu, COVID boosters, shingles and pneumococcal, given together where clinically appropriate.

  • Red flags

    Previous anaphylaxis or a severe vaccine reaction - assessed individually with a plan on the day.

Appointment types

Not all vaccine visits are the same.

What each option is designed for, from a single jab to a full travel consultation.

  • Comprehensive travel consultation

    A full 45-60 minute review of your itinerary, activities and existing cover - then vaccines given in the same visit.

  • Single-vaccine appointment

    A short visit for one vaccine you already know you need - booster, one-off travel jab or annual flu.

  • Combined multi-vaccine visit

    Two to four vaccines given together in one appointment, spaced across arms as advised.

  • Yellow-fever registered centre

    The vaccine and an ICVP, signed and stamped on the day at a regulated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre.

  • Occupational health vaccines

    Hepatitis B courses with titres for immunity, tuberculin testing, and certification for employers.

  • Childhood immunisation catch-up

    A paediatric-friendly appointment to bring a child back onto the UK schedule.

  • Adult booster clinic

    Tetanus, MMR and pertussis - the boosters most commonly overdue in adults.

  • Annual flu + COVID + shingles

    Seasonal cover including pneumococcal, given together where age and eligibility allow.

Safety and eligibility

Safer, and simpler, than most people expect.

Vaccines are among the best-studied interventions in medicine. The things worth planning are pregnancy, immunosuppression, allergies and timing for certificates.

  • Live vaccines in pregnancy

    Live vaccines are contra-indicated in pregnancy - yellow fever and MMR in particular. Alternatives are planned or the vaccine is deferred.

  • Immunocompromised patients

    Patients on immunosuppressants or with weakened immunity need individual assessment before live vaccines.

  • Allergies

    Egg allergy is relevant for some flu vaccines - discuss beforehand so an alternative can be arranged.

  • Malaria prophylaxis

    Malaria tablets are not a vaccine - they are prescribed separately as part of your travel plan.

  • Some vaccines need a course

    Rabies pre-exposure is a three-dose course; hepatitis B is usually three doses over six months.

  • Yellow fever timing

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

  • ICVP vs WHO CDC card

    The International Certificate of Vaccination is the yellow booklet - do not confuse it with a general immunisation card.

  • Children

    Children need age-appropriate doses, technique and reassurance, ideally in a paediatric-friendly setting.

  • Side effects

    A sore arm and a mild fever for a day or two are normal. Anaphylaxis is very rare and is managed on the day.

Reading your record

Your immunisation record. Plain, and portable.

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

A London clinician preparing a 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

    Your details and destination

    Your details, the destination or occupation the plan was built for, and the clinical questions answered.

  2. 02 Technique

    Which vaccines were given

    The vaccines administered, the site (left or right arm), the dose, batch numbers and expiry - everything you might need for future records.

  3. 03 Findings

    Immunisations administered

    A summary of what you have received today, plus your catch-up plan for anything still outstanding.

  4. 04 Impression

    Read this first: what is still due

    The next dose or booster, when to have it, and - where relevant - a signed yellow-fever certificate.

Major UK private health insurers

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Most travel policies do not cover routine 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 vaccines and travel health.

Quick answers on cost, referral, timing, yellow fever, malaria and pregnancy.

  • What does a private travel clinic cover?

    A private travel clinic covers destination-specific vaccinations (hepatitis A and B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, meningitis), malaria advice and prescribing, adult and childhood catch-up vaccines, occupational vaccines, and annual flu, COVID, shingles and HPV.

  • How much do private vaccinations cost in London?

    A single travel vaccine is typically £45-£95, a combined bundle of 2-4 vaccines £150-£300, yellow fever £75-£150 and a rabies course £250-£450. A full travel consultation with vaccines is quoted case by case.

  • Do I need a GP referral?

    No. Vaccinations and travel-health appointments are self-referral. Bring any existing immunisation records you have - they help avoid duplicating anything already given.

  • How far in advance should I book before travel?

    Ideally 6-8 weeks before you travel. That leaves time for courses (rabies, 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.

  • How do I get a yellow-fever certificate?

    Only at a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, which can give the vaccine and issue the International Certificate of Vaccination on the day. It becomes valid 10 days after the vaccine and lasts for life.

  • Are malaria tablets a vaccine?

    No - there is no vaccine against malaria for travellers. Malaria prophylaxis is a prescription tablet taken before, during and after travel. A clinician assesses your itinerary and prescribes the right regimen alongside your vaccines.

  • Which vaccines are safe in pregnancy?

    Inactivated vaccines like flu, COVID and pertussis are recommended. Live vaccines - yellow fever, MMR, varicella - are avoided in pregnancy. If travel to a yellow-fever risk area is unavoidable, the options are discussed individually.

  • Does insurance cover private vaccinations?

    Most travel policies do not cover routine travel vaccinations. Some corporate health plans do cover occupational vaccines. Ask for a receipt if your policy allows reimbursement.

  • From what age can children be vaccinated?

    From birth for some vaccines, and most travel vaccines from 9-12 months upward. Children need age-appropriate doses and technique, ideally in a paediatric-friendly setting.

  • When should I see a GP urgently?

    Very rarely, a vaccine causes a severe reaction - significant swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, or a widespread rash. If any of these happen, call 999 or go to A&E immediately.

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