Come September, we see a shift in the type of traveller walking through our doors. The beach-holiday crowd fades, replaced by people planning winter sun getaways – Dubai, Thailand, Sri Lanka, the Caribbean, Mexico and parts of Africa.
What they often don’t realise is that September is the ideal time to get travel vaccines sorted, even if the holiday isn’t until December.
Here’s why early planning matters.
Many travellers think vaccines are “same-day protection”, but several require spacing:
Leaving things until November often restricts options.
Once half-term ends, Heathrow gets packed with long-haul travellers.
We see a surge in people heading to:
That means appointments book quickly – especially for families.
A short layover in a Yellow Fever region can affect entry into your final destination.
This catches many travellers out.
A brief consultation at Northfields can clarify everything:
People who sort vaccines early tell us the same thing: “It’s one less thing to think about.”
With Christmas approaching, that’s priceless.
If you’re dreaming of sunshine this winter, September is the month to get your travel health sorted. Vaccinations and malaria tablets are provided after clinical assessment.