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Vaccinations For Jamaica

Recommended Vaccinations for Jamaica

Here are all the reccomended travel vaccinations for Jamaica :

Hepatitis A from £65 per dose

Hepatitis A is a liver infection that is spread via human faeces of an infected person. Although uncommon in the UK, there is a high risk of infection in certain areas of the world with low sanitation and hygiene. This means travellers are particularly at risk of contracting the infection.

In some cases, Hepatitis A can be life-threatening and cause liver failure, but in most cases, it is no serious and will pass in a few months.

Our Hepatitis A vaccine is suitable for everyone over the age of 1 and is injected into the upper arm.

Hepatitis A
£65 per dose
2 dose(s)
Total Cost
£130

Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio from £35 per dose

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio vaccination is required for countries with limited access to medical facilities. In addition to this Diptheria and Polio is required for countries of high risk. This includes parts of Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and the middle east.

Certain countries which have a high risk of Polio, will require travellers to show evidence of vaccination before entering. Please speak to your pharmacist about which countries require evidence of vaccination.

Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio
£35 per dose
1 dose(s)
Total Cost
£35

Typhoid from £40 per dose

Typhoid is an infection that can be found in countries across South Asia including, India, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.

Typhoid fever is a very serious and life-threatening infection that can have fatal consequences if left untreated. The best way to protect yourself from this type of infection is with the appropriate vaccine before setting off on your travels.

Symptoms of the infection include headaches, high fever, constipation, dizziness and tiredness. These symptoms can occur anytime after 3 days of being infected.

The Typhoid vaccine can be taken orally or through an injection. Contact us to find out the availability of your preferred vaccine.

Typhoid
£40 per dose
1 dose(s)
Total Cost
£40

Situational Vaccinations for Jamaica

Whether you will need any of the vaccines in this section depends on the region you're travelling to, the activities you have planned and your medical history.

Rabies from £80 per dose

Rabies is a rare infection of the brain and nerves that can be very serious. It is most commonly contracted from the scratch or bite of an infected animal such as a dog. Often found throughout the world in areas such as Asia, African and South America, it is very rare to encounter in the UK.

Rabies can be fatal once symptoms appear, but vaccines and treatments are very effective if used.

Our rabies vaccine is administered in 3 doses over a total of 21 days via an injection in the upper arm. It is suitable for all ages including babies.

Rabies
£80 per dose
3 dose(s)
Total Cost
£240

Why do I need a consultation?

It is difficult to say which vaccines you need without asking a medical professional. Your itinerary, your medical history and the activities you have planned all affect which vaccinations you need. It is important that a trained travel nurse or pharmacist checks what you need.

Exactly the travel vaccinations you need - no more, no less.

During your consultation, our nurse or pharmacist will talk you through the health risks at your travel destinations to check which vaccines you need. If a vaccine is not essential, we will explain your options so you can decide whether you would like to have it.

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