WITH 7 TRAVEL CLINICS IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE
CITYDOC IS YOUR LOCAL LEADING PROVIDER OF TRAVEL VACCINATIONS
CityDoc Cambridge (Mill Road)
56 Mill Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB1 2AS
CityDoc Cambridge (Fulbourn High St)
2 High St
Fulbourn
Cambridge
CB21 5DH
CityDoc Cambridge North
5 Green Side,
Waterbeach,
Cambridge
CB25 9HW
CityDoc Ely
Station Rd,
Haddenham,
Ely
CB6 3XD
CityDoc Huntingdon
1 Bell Lane,
Alconbury,
Huntingdon,
Cambridgeshire
PE28 4DU
CityDoc Peterborough
63-65 Mayor’s Walk
West Town
Peterborough
PE3 6EX
CityDoc St Neots
5 Kester Way,
Loves Farm,
St Neots,
Cambridgeshire,
PE19 6SL
ABOUT CITYDOC
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL VACCINATIONS
After carrying our travel risk assessment, we will advise you of the appropriate vaccines for your specific itinerary. We will divide our recommendations into those jabs which are highly recommended and those which should be considered.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED VACCINES
Hepatitis A
A viral infection, which can cause inflammation of the liver. Generally those infected full recover, a tiny minority can develop acute live failure. Travellers are typically infected when they eat contaminated food/water.
| Age range | Number of doses | Interval Between doses | Booster Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 1 year of age | 2 doses | 6-12 months | Booster required after 25 years for ongoing risk |
Typhoid
Typhoid fever is a serious bacterial infection transmitted when travellers eat contaminated food or water. It is most commonly seen in developing countries with inadequate sanitation.
| Age range | Method of Administration | Number of doses |
|---|---|---|
| From 2 years of age | Intramuscular injection to the deltoid muscle | 1 dose |
Diphtheria/Tetanus/polio
Tetanus is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani’s spores, which are found in soil dust and animal faeces. These spores gain access to the body through abrasions and cuts leading to severe injury to the nervous system.Death can occur when the nervous supply to the muscles concerned with breathing are affected. Tetanus is found across the globe but certain countries are considered more high risk.
Polio is a viral illness which affects the spinal cord and central nervous system of infected individuals. Spread because of poor sanitation from person-person. The virus itself is swallowed and transmitted to the blood stream. From the blood stream it gains access to the nervous system. Paralysis the most severe complication occurs in a small minority of those affected and many will improve greatly but some never recover.
| Age range | Method of Administration | Number of doses | Booster Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 10 yrs of age | Intramuscular injection to the deltoid muscle | 1 dose | Booster required every 10 yrs if travelling to developing countries |
TRAVEL VACCINES
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A occurs worldwide, mostly in countries where sanitation is poor. It is one of the most frequent causes of foodborne infections.It is now rare in Northern and Western Europe, North America, Japan, New Zealand and Australia. Most cases imported into Britain have been contracted in the Indian sub-continent.
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Typhoid
Typhoid is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi which causes severe symptoms in the digestive system. It can be life-threatening, but if treated early antibiotics are effective. Typhoid is found in countries with inadequate sanitation and is endemic in Indian subcontinent, South East Asia, parts of the Middle East, Central and South America and Africa. Around 22 million cases of typhoid fever and 220,000 deaths occur annually (WHO 2014).READ MORE
DTP Vaccine
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio are contained in a single combined vaccine. The vaccine is inactivated and contains dead bacteria or virus only and is highly effective at preventing the infections.Immunity does wane over time. Therefore, further vaccinations may be required. Separate vaccines against the diseases are not available in the UK.
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Rabies
Rabies is an acute and fatal viral infection that causes inflammation of the spinal cord and the brain (encephalomyelitis). It is found in over 150 countries around the world and an estimated to cause tens of thousands of deaths in endemic countries. Children are especially vulnerable to rabies and 40% of bites occur in children under the age of 15 years. 95% of deaths from rabies occur in the Indian Subcontinent, Africa and South East Asia.READ MORE
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever is a potentially life threatening viral illness that is found in tropical areas of Africa and South and Central America. In the UK you can only obtain the yellow fever vaccination from a designated Yellow Fever Clinic.Yellow fever is entirely preventable illness. There is a safe and effective vaccine against the disease
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that is found worldwide. An estimated 350 million people are thought to be chronic carriers of the infection and 686,000 people die every year from the complications of hepatitis B infection (WHO data).The countries with the highest prevalence of infection include Africa, East Asia, Middle East, Southern and Eastern Europe and the Indian Subcontinent.
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Meningitis ACYW
Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacteria Neiserria Meningitidis , of which there are around 12 strains. Six strains are responsible for epidemics worldwide-A, B. C, W, X and Y. Strains B and C are mainly responsible for outbreaks in industrialised countries. Strains A and W135 occur in the “meningitis belt” of Sub Saharan Africa, stretching from Senegal to parts of Ethiopia.READ MORE
Cholera
Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection, caused by the bacteria Vibrio Cholerae . An estimated 1.3 million to 4 million causes of cholera occur per year with between 21,000 and 143,000 deaths.Outbreaks can occur in any world region, but are more prevalent in regions where access to clean water and sanitation is not available.
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Tick Borne Encephalitis
Tick borne encephalitis is a viral infection affecting the brain and spinal cord. It is found in Central, Northern and Eastern Europe, Russia, Northern China and Mongolia.There is a safe and effective vaccine against Tick borne encephalitis. Additional measures include wearing covered footwear and long trousers and checking regularly for ticks.
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NON-TRAVEL VACCINES
Measles Mumps Rubella
Measles a highly infectious viral illness, which spreads rapidly from person to person. It is one of the leading causes of death among young children.Mumps is a viral infection mainly of childhood and affects the salivary glands.
Rubella is an acute viral illness that is spread easily from person to person by coughing or sneezing.
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Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease, caused by the virus, Varicella Zoster . It mainly affects children under 10 years of age, where risk of serious complications are not as common as in adults.As the disease is very infectious, if you are vulnerable to severe infection or have never had Chickenpox, then vaccination should be considered.
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Meningitis B
Meningitis B is caused by the bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis Group B. There are several different types of this bacteria, but group B is responsible for 80% of cases of bacterial meningitis in the UK.The infection is treatable with antibiotics. Prompt treatment is essential as the bacteria spreads rapidly. Vaccination is now available against the common circulating strains of Neisseria Meningitidis.
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SPECIALITY VACCINES
HPV
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is the commonest Viral STI in the UK and the majority of sexually active individuals will have HPV infection at some point in their lives.READ MORE
Whooping Cough
The whooping cough (Pertussis) vaccination is only available as a combined inoculation in the UK (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Polio). It is an inactivated vaccination.READ MORE
Shingles
Shingles is a condition associated with a painful, blistering rash. It is caused by the reactivation of the virus that causes Chickenpox (Varicella zoster). Generally the blistering rash occurs in one part of the body. It can result in persistent pain at the site of the blisters and scarring.READ MORE
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