Travel Clinic

This depends on your destination, how long you're travelling, your planned activities, and your existing vaccination history. At your appointment, the GP will discuss your travel vaccine requirements based on your vaccination history and destination, then prescribe and administer the appropriate vaccines

Ideally 4–6 weeks before you travel, since some vaccines require more than one dose or need time to take full effect. Most vaccinations are given as a single dose, but occasionally follow-up treatment doses are needed, so booking early gives time for any additional appointments

GP consultations start at £70, with additional fees for vaccinations or tests depending on what's needed, and full pricing is discussed before your appointment.

Some travel vaccines are available free on the NHS through your GP (such as typhoid, hepatitis A, and polio boosters), while others  including yellow fever and some courses like rabies or Japanese encephalitis  are usually only available privately. A private travel clinic can provide the full range in one appointment, which is often quicker than waiting for an NHS slot.

You can request a copy of your immunisation history from your GP. You can upload this along with details of your destination(s), travel dates, length of stay, and any planned activities (such as rural travel, animal contact, or medical/aid work), as these all affect which vaccines or medications are recommended via your confirmation email when you book your GP vaccination appointment with us.

Antimalarial medication can be provided as part of your travel consultation if it's recommended for your destination. Whether you need it, and which type, depends on the country, region, and time of year you're travelling

No referral is needed — you can book directly with the travel clinic for a private GP consultation covering travel advice, vaccinations, and medication.

A typical appointment includes time for the GP to review your travel plans and vaccination history, discuss recommendations, and administer any vaccines needed — usually around 20–30 minutes, though this can vary if multiple vaccines or a more detailed risk assessment are required.

Many travel vaccines can be given to children, though recommendations vary by age and destination. It's best to mention if children are travelling when booking, so the GP can advise on what's suitable and safe for their age.

Friends Medical Service offers travel clinic appointments at clinics in Lurgan

Required" vaccines (like yellow fever for certain countries) may be mandatory for entry and can be checked at the border, while recommended vaccines are advised based on health risks in the area but aren't legally enforced. A travel consultation covers both, so you're properly informed either way.

Yes, after vaccination, you should receive a written record of what was administered and the date, which is useful for future travel, employment requirements, or if you need proof of vaccination (such as for yellow fever).