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18+ years
Autumn Booster Moderna Bivalent
Autumn Booster Moderna Vaccine -
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About the vaccine
- When to get vaccinated: You need to finish the course at least one week before travel. This means, that you need to get your first dose at least two weeks before travel. Please note: Timelines for paediatric vaccines differ.
- Course: The course for adults consists of two doses given seven days apart.
- How it is given: The cholera vaccine is given as a drink.
- Side effects: You may experience temporary side effects such as fever, digestive problems or headache.
- Children: The vaccine is suitable for children over the age of two.
- Additional precautions: In addition to getting vaccinated you need to practise food, hand and water hygiene while in a risk area.
- Risk if you contract cholera: Cholera can cause digestive problems such as severe diarrhoea and vomiting. It increases your risk of dehydration, which can be fatal.
- Before the appointment: Avoid eating, drinking, and if possible taking medication for one hour before your appointment.
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About the vaccine
- When to get vaccinated: You should get your polio, diphtheria and tetanus booster two weeks before travel.
- Course: If you have had the vaccine before, you will need one dose as a booster. If it’s your first jab, you may need several doses.
- Boosters: How long does the Polio, Tetanus, and Diphtheria vaccine last? The vaccine protects you for 10 years. You will need a booster to remain protected after 10 years.
- How it is given: The vaccine is given as an injection in the upper arm.
- Side effects: You may experience mild side effects such as soreness at the injection site or feeling unwell.
- Children: We offer the vaccine for children from the age of 10.
- Additional precautions: Polio, tetanus and diphtheria are serious illnesses which can cause a range of complications. They can be fatal.
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About the vaccine
- When to get vaccinated: You should get vaccinated at least two weeks before travelling.
- Course: The course consists of one dose.
- Boosters: The vaccine protects you for one year. If you have another booster after 6 -12 months, you won’t need any further boosters for 25 years thereafter.
- How it is given: An injection in the upper arm.
- Side effects: Side effects can include a high temperature, feeling tired and soreness at the injection site.
- Children: The vaccine is suitable for children over the age of one.
- Additional precautions: You need to practise food safety as well as water and hand hygiene while in an area where hepatitis A is endemic.
- Risk if you contract hepatitis A: Hepatitis A can cause mild to severe symptoms, including fever and digestive issues. It can cause complications such as liver failure.
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About the vaccine
- When to get vaccinated: In order to complete the full course in time, you need to get the first dose at least one month before travel.
- Course: The course consists of three doses. The second injection is given four weeks after the first and the third injection
- Accelerated course: If travelling at short notice, you may be able to get an accelerated course. You will receive the second injection after seven days, followed by the third injection at least 14 days after the second.
- Boosters: Once you have completed the course, you usually won’t need another booster for five years. Boosters are sometimes recommended after exposure to the disease.
- How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
- Side effects: Possible side effects include soreness at the injection site and tiredness.
- Children: The hepatitis B vaccine can be given from birth.
- Additional precautions: If travelling to a country where medical resources are limited, carry sterile needles with you. Use a condom every time you have sex to avoid catching hepatitis B during sex.
- Risk if you contract hepatitis B: I Hepatitis B can cause a range of flu like symptoms as well as jaundice. It can become chronic and lead to liver damage and failure.
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About the vaccine
- When to get vaccinated: If you are getting vaccinated prior to going to a risk area you should aim to get the jab at least two weeks before.
- Course: The course consists of one dose.
- Boosters: Boosters aren’t currently recommended. However, you can get a booster five years after your last jab if you need it for a meningitis ACWY certificate.
- How it is given: Injection in the upper arm.
- Side effects: The ACWY vaccine can cause mild side effects, such as redness and swelling at the injection site and tiredness. Some people also report having a high temperature as a result of the injection.
- Children: The vaccine can be given from birth.
- Additional precautions: Early treatment is vital – if you or a fellow traveller show symptoms of meningitis, seek medical attention immediately. The ACWY vaccine does not protect against meningitis B.
- Risk if you contract the disease: Meningitis can cause an inflammation of the tissue around the spinal cord and brain. This can result in brain damage and death.