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 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 […]
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.
Cholera can be dangerous for some people and so we recommend you visit our Travel Clinic for a Cholera Vaccination.
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.
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.
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.
Now VSM Pharmacy has a travel clinic that offers help, advice and of course travel vaccinations Our latest article gives you all the information you need to get your vaccinations organised before your trip.
It As we’re getting through autumn and closer to winter you need to think about your vaccines against pneumonia and shingles. Having a vaccine against these two conditions will help to lower the risk of catching them and keep you healthy over the colder seasons. What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is caused by the inflammation of […]
The flu is much more than ‘just a bad cold’ and can claim the lives of thousands of people each year, particularly the old and the vulnerable. Yet, by receiving an annual flu vaccine from our pharmacy, you greatly reduce your risk of getting ill.
