Category: Vaccine

Rabies – Protect Yourself With A Vaccination

Rabies is a dangerous virus that is fatal if a bite, scratch or lick from an infected animal isn’t treated immediately. If you are vsiitig a country where animals have rabies then you should protect yourself with a vaccination.

Get Your NHS Flu Vaccination From October

Most cases of flu occur during the winter months. The vaccine campaign begins on the 3rd October. If you are eligible for the NHS vaccination make your appointment at the Pharmacy.

The Covid Booster Campaign Starts in September

A COVID vaccination booster will help reduce the risk of serious illness if you are over 65 or you have a health condition that means your immunity is compromised.

Malaria and How to Treat It

If you are travelling to a country where there is a risk of catching Malaria you should visit us. Here at VSM Pharmacy we can discuss what malaria tablets you need and when you should start taking them. What is malaria? Malaria is a disease which passes to humans from the bite of an infected […]

Tick-Borne Encephalitis 

Tick bites from infected ticks in Europe and eleswhere can cause Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and Lyme disease.  Ticks are around between March and May and mid-August to November, so we’re about to come into a tick season soon. They live in the countryside and love warm temperatures with high humidity. You will find them in […]

Typhoid – Visit Our Travel Clinic for Your Typhoid Vaccination

You can catch Typhoid from contaminated food or water. If you’re plannning to visit a country where typhoid is a risk then protect yourself by having a typhoid vaccination at our Travel Clinic.

Travel Advice – What You Need to Know About Cholera

Cholera can be dangerous for some people and so we recommend you visit our Travel Clinic for a Cholera Vaccination.

Yellow Fever – Vaccination and Certificate at Our Travel Clinic

If you go to certain countries you may need a Yellow Fever vaccination or a certificate to show that you have already had the vaccination.
Yellow Fever is a virus that comes from infected mosquitos and the best way to protect yourself is by having a vaccination.

Hepatitis A – Why Vaccination is Important

If you need a Hepatitis A vaccination, the Travel Clinic at VSM Pharmacy can help you . The cost of the vaccination is £49.99 for two doses.

Private Covid Vaccination Service Now Available at VSM Pharmacy

VSM Pharmacy are now offering a private vaccine service for Covid-19. The vaccination comes from Novavax and is a protein based formula like vaccines for shingles or Hepatitus B.