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Private travel clinic
Do you offer private travel vaccinations?
Our private travel clinic in Chard is there to help you get ready for your next travel adventure. We can provide vaccinations and other prescription travel treatments. At the moment, this service is only offered in Chard so please head to our pharmacy in Chard for your travel clinic appointments.
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We offer the following private travel-related services:
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Jet lag can leave you feeling tired, groggy, and out of sync. Melatonin supplements can help reset your body clock and make your journey smoother.
Click here to book your jet lag consultation now
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Missed or late periods happen for many reasons other than pregnancy.
The most common causes can range from hormonal imbalances to serious medical conditions; however, there are also two times in a woman's life when it's totally normal for her period to be irregular.
• When it first begins
• When menopause starts.
Book your consultation with your local pharmacist today for advice and support. The price you’ll be quoted is the starting price for your consultation and for a course of 30 tablets (taken for 10 days) or 42 tablets (for 14 days). These need to be started 3 days before your period is due to start. Please note that the cost of treatment may vary, depending on how many tablets you and your clinician decide you need.
Click here to book your period delay consultation now
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Protect yourself from malaria with our convenient antimalarial service, available at your local pharmacy. Whether you’re traveling to a malaria-endemic area or need guidance on prevention, our trained clinicians are here to help. The following medications can be provided based on criteria: Doxycycline, Mefloquine, and Malarone.
This fee includes the consultation only and does not include the price of the medication the clinician recommends for you.
Click here to book your antimalarial treatment consultation now
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Yellow fever is prevalent in several countries of Africa and South America. It can be fatal and vaccination is the only/most effective way to prevent it if you’re exposed. Some countries require you to have an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever before they will let you into the country. This is a private/paid service from your Pharmacist for your consult and a single dose of vaccine. It should be administered at least 10 days before you travel, which will last for at least 10 years (guidelines differ by country). Yellow fever vaccine can only be given at accredited centres. Your Pharmacist can issue a vaccination certificate which gives the date your vaccine will become effective. The price you will be quoted is for your consultation and for a single dose of vaccine.
Click here to book your yellow fever vaccination appointment now
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Typhoid fever is caused by a bacterium called Salmonella typhi. It is a highly contagious and potentially lethal disease, which spreads via contaminated foods and water. Most people who develop the infection contract it while visiting relatives in Bangladesh, India or Pakistan. Book a consultation at Morton's Pharmacy today. The price you’ll be quoted is the starting price for your consultation and for one injection or three capsules (both of these provide a full course of treatment effective for three years).
Click here to book your typhoid vaccination appointment now
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Travellers diarrhoea is a common complaint, which can be caused by bacteria, viruses and protozoa. Many travellers experience diarrhoea at some point during their travels when visiting high-risk countries in South America, Africa, or Asia.
Click here to book your travel diarrhoea treatment consultation now
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Tick-borne encephalitis treatment
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection spread by tick bites. Ticks infected with the virus are found in parts of Europe (including the UK) and Asia. In the UK, the risk of getting TBE is very low.
Click here to book your tick-borne encephalitis treatment appointment now
Rabies vaccines are given to prevent infection prior to travelling to a high-risk area. It is also used to prevent the illness from spreading to the nervous system after an animal bite. As medical treatment is not always readily available in countries with a high risk, you may need to protect yourself with a rabies injection before leaving the country.
Click here to book your rabies vaccination appointment now
Meningococcal B (MenB) disease is a rare but serious bacterial infection that can cause life-threatening illnesses like meningitis and blood poisoning (sepsis).
Protect yourself or your child with the MenB vaccine, now offered at Morton's Pharmacy.
Click here to book your meningitis B vaccination now
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In addition to the traditional meningitis C vaccine, there is a meningitis ACWY vaccine, which provides protection against all four meningitis types included in its name. It is particularly suitable for travellers who may be at risk of contracting any one of the four types. If you are planning to travel abroad, you need to check whether you will be entering a meningococcal meningitis risk area.
Click here to book your meningitis ACWY vaccination now
Japanese encephalitis vaccination
Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a serious viral illness spread by mosquitoes in parts of Asia and the Pacific. If you're planning to travel to rural or high-risk areas, especially for long stays, it's important to protect yourself.
Click here to book your Japanese encephalitis vaccination now
The Hepatitis B vaccine provides protection against Hepatitis B, a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious complications such as chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. The vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies, offering long-term protection against the virus.
Click here to book your hepatitis B vaccination appointment now
The hepatitis A and B vaccine is used to help prevent these diseases in adults. The vaccine works by exposing you to a small dose of the virus which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body. This vaccine is recommended for adults with risk factors for getting hepatitis A or B.
Click here to book your hepatitis A and B vaccination now
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Diptheria, tetanus and polio vaccination
The Tdap-IPV vaccine protects against 4 diseases:
• Tetanus
• Diphtheria
• Pertussis (whooping cough)
• Polio The vaccine is given in one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. The Tdap-IPV vaccine is the best way to protect against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, and polio at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune system to give better protection against these diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well.
Click here to book your diptheria, tetanus and polio vaccination appointment now
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Dengue Fever is a viral illness spread by mosquitoes. You can find Dengue Fever throughout the tropics and subtropics of Asia, Oceania, Central and South America and to a lesser extent Africa. The disease can even be found in temperate climates in Southern Europe, and in fact, can establish itself in any location where the Aedes mosquito lives.
Click here to book your dengue vaccination now
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Cholera is a bacterial infection spread through contaminated water or food, causing severe diarrhoea and dehydration. It is most common in areas with poor sanitation or during travel to certain regions.
Click here to book your cholera vaccination now
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If you are travelling to areas at risk, vaccination is the most effective way to stay protected.
Click here to book your chikungunya vaccination appointment now
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You can get altitude sickness if you travel to a high altitude too quickly. Breathing becomes difficult because you're not able to take in as much oxygen. Altitude sickness, also called acute mountain sickness (AMS), can become a medical emergency if ignored. Your age, sex, or physical fitness do not affect your likelihood of getting altitude sickness. Also, just because you may not have had it before, this does not mean you will not get it on another trip. Symptoms of altitude sickness usually develop between 6 and 24 hours after reaching altitudes more than 2,500m above sea level.
Click here to book your altitude sickness prevention appointment now
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