Our services
Travel vaccinations in Walthamstow
If you are travelling abroad, our nursing team can give the travel vaccinations that are available on the NHS, and tell you where to go for the ones that are not.
What we offer
- A travel risk assessment based on where you are going and what you will be doing
- NHS travel vaccinations we are able to provide at the surgery
- Advice on malaria risk, food and water safety and staying well while away
- Details of local travel clinics for vaccinations that are not available on the NHS
Some travel vaccinations, such as yellow fever, are not provided on the NHS and are only available privately.
Who it is for
Registered patients of all ages who are planning to travel outside the UK. Please contact us as early as you can, ideally at least six to eight weeks before you travel, because some vaccinations need more than one dose.
Not registered with us yet? Register online in about five minutes.
How to request travel vaccinations
1. Tell us your plans
Send an online request during practice hours with the countries you are visiting, your travel dates and the type of trip.
2. Or call us
Call 020 8527 2677 Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm.
3. Come in for your jabs
We will let you know which vaccinations you need, how many appointments to expect and anything you need to arrange privately.
Check the advice for your destination
Country by country travel health advice is published on the NHS website and Travel Health Pro, and it is worth reading before you contact us.
Frequently asked questions
Are all travel vaccinations available on the NHS?
No, some travel vaccinations, such as yellow fever, are not provided on the NHS and are only available privately. The practice can tell you which vaccinations are available on the NHS and where to go for the ones that are not.
How far in advance should I book a travel vaccination appointment?
You should contact the practice as early as you can, ideally at least six to eight weeks before you travel, since some vaccinations need more than one dose. Leaving it too late may mean you don't finish the course in time.
Do I need to be a registered patient to get travel vaccinations here?
Yes, this service is for registered patients of all ages who are planning to travel outside the UK. If you're not registered yet, you can register online in about five minutes.
How do I request travel vaccinations at Higham Hill Medical Centre?
You can send an online request with the countries you're visiting, your travel dates and the type of trip, or call the practice on 020 8527 2677, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm.
What does the travel vaccination service include?
The service includes a travel risk assessment based on your destination and activities, NHS travel vaccinations available at the surgery, advice on malaria risk, food and water safety, and details of local travel clinics for vaccinations not available on the NHS.
Where can I check the travel health advice for my destination?
Country by country travel health advice is published on the NHS website and Travel Health Pro, and it's worth reading before you contact the practice. A link to the NHS travel vaccination advice page is available for this.