TRAVEL CLINIC EDINBURGH
Travel well with practical support from DEARS pharmacy Travel Clinic AVAILABLE ACROSS LOTHIAN, FIFE, EDINBURGH AND TAYSIDE
GET TRAVEL-READY WITH EXPERT ADVICE, TRAVEL VACCINATIONS, AND MALARIA PREVENTION
Whether you’re heading off for a once-in-a-lifetime trip, visiting family, or travelling for work. Travel health is easiest when it’s clear and supported.
Your local Dears Pharmacy Travel Clinic offers a focused set of services to help you prepare properly. From tailored vaccine recommendations to same-day anti-malarial, where appropriate. Start online, book in, and we’ll guide you through the rest.
Learn more with a travel clinic consultation.
Full ONLINE TRAVEL clinic CONSULTATION
A quick, structured review of your destination, itinerary, medical history, and risk factors. You’ll know exactly what you need (and what you don’t) when you are getting ready to travel.
Consult online. Receive a code. Bring it to us. Receive your supply.
TRAVEL VACCINATIONS
Access a wide range of travel vaccinations in Edinburgh. With professional administration and clear guidance on health risks.
ANTI-MALARIA TABLETS
If anti-malarials are recommended for your destination, we can supply suitable options quickly, often on the same day.
TRAVEL MEDICINES
Support for common travel-related issues. Such as altitude sickness, traveller’s diarrhoea, jet lag, and more, all based on clinical suitability.
TRAVEL READY TIPS
- Don’t leave it too late: some vaccines need time (or multiple doses) to work best.
- Use your destination to guide decisions: recommendations change by country and type of trip.
- Think beyond vaccines: malaria prevention, traveller’s diarrhoea treatment, altitude sickness support, and practical advice can all help.
Travel Vaccinations
Travel vaccines are not as complicated as they may seem, but advice from our trained team is invaluable. We provide information on which vaccines you may need for travel to different parts of the world, along with details about the vaccines themselves.
You can book individual vaccinations or start your full online travel consultation.
Travel VaccineS By Destination
If you are here to find out which travel vaccines you may need, you likely already know the region you are visiting.
Below is an overview of the vaccines most commonly recommended for different regions of the world. During your consultation, our team will review your travel plans, assess your individual risk, and create a personalised vaccination plan using the most up-to-date guidance.
VACCINEs by TYPE
There is a range of vaccines available to help protect you while travelling. Understanding them can be tricky, so we’ve produced a simple list of the most common vaccines with information you can trust.
If you have any remaining questions, book a consultation, and we’ll help.
TRAVEL VACCINATIONS
ANTI-MALARIA TABLETS
Malaria is a tropical disease spread by female Anopheles mosquitoes infected with parasites called Plasmodium.
You are at risk of Malaria in Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and parts of South and Central America.
Speak to our team about how best to avoid the risk of infection and about anti-malaria treatments that you need to start taking weeks before your travel.
Travel MEDICINES
Vaccines are an important part of travel health, but some trips also require additional medicines to help you stay well while you are away.
Our travel clinic can provide a range of commonly requested travel medicines.
- Treatments and prevention for altitude sickness.
- Jet lag tablets to help manage sleep when crossing time zones.
- Period delay tablets to postpone your period during your trip.
- Treatment for traveller’s diarrhoea.
During your consultation, we will review your destination, travel plans, and medical history to recommend the most appropriate medicines for your journey.
Making IT easy
Bespoke for you
Leaving it late
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FAQs
How far in advance should I sort my travel health?
Ideally as early as you can — some vaccines need time to become effective and some require multiple doses. If you’ve left it late, we can still help and will advise the best next step.
Do I need an appointment?
Some services can be booked, and you can also start your travel consultation online. We’ll direct you to the right option for your local branch.
Can you help with last-minute travel?
Yes — we regularly support last-minute travellers and will prioritise what’s most important for your destination and departure date.
Will I definitely receive medication or vaccination?
Not always. Supply and treatment depend on clinical assessment, suitability, and the specific service.
Can you provide anti-malarials quickly?
Where suitable following assessment, anti-malarials can often be supplied the same day.
What should I bring to my appointment?
If possible: your travel itinerary (countries/regions), departure date, any previous vaccine records, and a list of current medications.
