Families usually focus on booking the holiday first. Vaccines often become an afterthought until much closer to departure.
We see this regularly, especially during school holiday periods.
The challenge is that children may need different travel vaccines depending on:
For some destinations, routine UK vaccinations may already provide good protection. For others, additional travel vaccines may still be recommended.
One common mistake is assuming popular holiday destinations automatically carry low health risks. In reality, travel health advice depends on the specific trip, not just the destination name.
Another issue is timing. Some vaccines ideally need to be arranged several weeks before travel, particularly if multiple doses are involved.
Families travelling during peak summer periods often find that appointments become harder to secure closer to departure dates.
If you’re travelling with children this summer, sorting travel health early usually makes the rest of the planning much less stressful.
For travellers across Ealing, Chiswick, Hounslow, West Ealing, Southall and nearby parts of West London, Northfields Travel Clinic located inside Bramley Pharmacy on Northfield Avenue (W5) provides convenient access to travel vaccinations and last-minute travel health advice before departure.
Many families also visit from across West London because of the clinic’s dedicated travel vaccination service and convenient location for Heathrow-bound travellers.
If you’re unsure what protection may be needed for your child’s trip, it’s worth checking sooner rather than later.
You can book an appointment or walk in to discuss your travel plans with the pharmacist.
Subject to clinical assessment where appropriate.
### FAQ:
### Do children need travel vaccines for summer holidays?
It depends on the destination, type of travel, and vaccination history.
### How early should family travel vaccines be arranged?
Ideally 4-6 weeks before travel, especially if multiple vaccines may be needed.
### Can children receive travel vaccines close to departure?
Sometimes yes, but options may be more limited closer to travel dates.