October is when long-haul travel plans start appearing again – family trips to India for Diwali, late-year adventures in Thailand, volunteering in Kenya, or long-dreamed-of holidays to Peru, Brazil or Costa Rica. The journeys feel exciting, but many travellers are unsure where to begin with travel health.
At Northfields Travel Clinic, we often say the same thing: long-haul destinations aren’t difficult to prepare for – you just need the right guidance based on where you’re going and what you’re doing.
India is vibrant, busy and varied, and the advice changes based on your region. Travellers heading to Mumbai or Delhi often need something different from those visiting Kerala or extended family in rural Punjab.
Vaccines commonly discussed include:
Thailand, Vietnam and Bali are extremely popular at this time of year.
Outdoor markets, beach travel and island hopping increase exposure risks.
Based on itinerary, we may discuss:
Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and South Africa all come with different requirements. Some travellers may need:
For Peru, Brazil or the Amazon, Yellow Fever becomes a key discussion point, alongside Hepatitis A/B and Typhoid.
Online advice is broad; your itinerary isn’t. Travelling to a resort, volunteering in a village, trekking, or visiting relatives – each carries different risks.
A quick consultation at Northfields helps you make sense of it all without guesswork. We’re close to Northfields Station and a short ride from Heathrow, making it easy to sort everything before you fly.
Vaccines and malaria protection are provided after clinical assessment.