Cholera
What the Service Includes
This service is suitable for travellers visiting regions where cholera is present, particularly areas with limited sanitation. It is ideal for adults seeking preventative advice or vaccination before travel. A pharmacist will assess travel plans and medical history to determine suitability.
What the Service Includes
The service includes a travel health consultation and risk assessment. Where appropriate, the oral cholera vaccine may be supplied. Patients also receive advice on food and water hygiene, hydration, and recognising symptoms while travelling.
Why People Choose This Service From a Pharmacy
Pharmacies offer convenient and timely access to travel vaccinations and advice. Patients benefit from professional guidance without long waiting times. It provides a reliable and accessible way to prepare safely for international travel.
The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness or an urgent repeat medicine supply.
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