Chikungunya vaccination before travel: what affects the decision?
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Chikungunya is spread by infected mosquitoes. Whether to discuss vaccination depends on the destination, current transmission and your individual circumstances.
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£25 travel consultation per person
Paid at booking and deducted once from vaccinations you receive with us under your agreed plan.
Check every stop
List the places you will visit, including overnight stops and time with family. Country-level advice is a starting point; the details of where you will spend time matter.
Explain your plans
Tell the clinician how long you will stay, how much time you will spend outdoors and whether you expect repeated trips. Bring your medicine list and describe any health conditions that might affect vaccine suitability.
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Plan mosquito-bite prevention
Ask which precautions fit your accommodation and activities. Bring a plan for daytime bite prevention even if vaccination is considered.
Further reading
UK vaccination and travel health guidance
Chikungunya travel consultation, price and availability at Puri Pharmacy
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