Travel Vaccinations and advice

Vaccinations

If you're planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.

The Island Surgery does not provide private vaccines for travel purposes.

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you will need to book with a private travel clinic.

GP Healthcare Alliance travel clinic service – providing travel advice and vaccinations for local GP surgeries.

GPHA provide expert travel advice through GP practices. Our experienced nurses have the advantage of access to your NHS vaccination record enabling advice tailored specifically to your travel needs.

MASTA Travel Clinic - masta-travel-health.com

Masta offer travel health consultations, vaccinations (including yellow fever at MASTA nurse lead clinics and selected community pharmacies), antimalarials and travel related retail items. MASTA (Medical Advisory Service for Travellers Abroad), was established over 30 years ago and we now operate one of the largest network of private travel clinics in the UK.

Find our more about Travel Vaccinations on nhs.uk.

Which travel vaccines do I need?

You can find out which vaccinations are necessary or recommended for the areas you'll be visiting on these websites:

Some countries require proof of vaccination (for example, for polio or yellow fever vaccination), which must be documented on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) before you enter or when you leave a country.

Find out more about the vaccines available for travellers abroad.

Foreign travel advice

Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings.

Page last reviewed: 05 June 2026
Page created: 01 June 2026