CityDoc’s core aim is to provide standardised high quality medical services, at local clinics across the Surrey. We specialise in the provision of vaccinations for both travel and occupational health needs. Additionally a number of our clinics are expanding their range of services to include private blood screening.
We are proud to provide:
Expert Travel Health Consults
Same Day Appts
Yellow Fever vaccines and certification
Extensive range of vaccines always in stock
Anti-malarials dispensed on site
Discounted Essential Travel Vaccine Package.
CityDoc’s first clinic opened in 2006 in central London. As our popularity grew, we received an increasing number of requests from around the UK. To meet this demand we have opened up over 150 + clinics, specialising in the provision of vaccinations. Our staff are supported by a central team of travel health doctors, who have designed their training programme and the standard operating procedure for the service. Your vaccine records are held securely on our online consultation platform, and this information is accessible at any of our nationwide locations. During your consultation, you will have a risk assessment to determine what level of vaccine coverage to recommend. We have access to the latest travel health alerts and infectious disease breakout information using Travax (a highly respected NHS resource specifically designed for professional use.
We understand the importance of information for our clients. We have written detailed facts about each inoculation so you can be fully informed before attending. If you can not see the answer on the relevant webpage, please use the enquiries section of our website, to ask our medial team for more information.
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL VACCINATIONS
During the consultation our clinical staff will advise which vaccines are most important for your specific needs. Additionally we will also discuss vaccines, that are worth considering as second line choices such as hepatitis B and rabies.
Tetanus is a significant bacterial infection (organism-Clostridium tetani). The bacterium’s spores (which are most found in soil and animal manure), gain entry via weaknesses such as wounds and cause muscle spasms through effects on the nervous system.
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
Our Surrey Medical Services
Travel Health – Book Online 24/7. Same Day Appointments. Speciality Children’s Vaccines – Chickenpox vaccinations, Group B Meningitis Private Blood tests – 50 + test options including Full Blood Counts, Cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid Healthcare Worker -BCG scar checks,occupational health immunity screening and vaccines.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CityDoc is a trusted provider of travel vaccines at clinics throughout the UK. Established in 2006 we have over 250 000 registered clients. Led by a team of
Experienced General Practitioners.
CityDoc provides more than just travel vaccines. Our clinics offer general range of medical services.
Always aim to book your travel vaccine appointment 4-8 weeks before you travel in case you require a course of vaccinations.
However it’s never too late for a London travel consultation and always advisable to consider some last minute vaccines rather than risk travelling without any protection.
