Travel Health Advice

International travel is on the increase. The ease of travel is improving, with more frequent flights at a lower cost, enticing visitors to explore exotic destinations and foreign cultures. Tropical destinations are easily accessible and many more people are enjoying adventures such as a safari in Kenya or trekking along the Inca Trail in South America.

Tropical destinations are a wonderful escape during the long, cold winter months. The sun and warm climate, discovering a new culture, tasting new cuisine and breath taking scenery are tempting and always an experience of a lifetime. Sadly these wonderful places have a risk of diseases which we do not have in the UK, but most of the diseases are easily preventable.

The Winchester Travel Health clinic opened in Winchester in May 2005 offering specialist advice on the prevention of acquiring an illness while travelling. Vaccinations may be required or advised for travel overseas and the clinic stocks a wide range of innoculations. Malaria is easily prevented with a course of tablets and the correct advice which Winchester Travel Health offers to a high standard.

Free consultation

Every client is offered a free* consultation to assess their individual risks and needs for their travel plans. The staff at Winchester Travel Health are specialists in tropical diseases and travel health and are able to offer advice on areas such as altitude sickness, water purification, sun protection, insect repellents and reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis. The staff are passionate about travel and have explored and worked all over the world. The clinic is in a beautiful warehouse-style building in the centre of Winchester and the team offers a friendly welcome and tries to ensure an enjoyable visit.

* free with vaccinations at the clinic or purchase of products.