TRAVEL HEALTH

Our doctors have experience in advising about and managing specific health issues associated with travel.

MALARIA, DENGUE, ZIKA

We will advise if you need malaria prophylaxis depending on your travel destination and which anti-malarial medication would suit you best.

In addition, we advise how to deal with Zika, Dengue and other insect borne diseases.

For more information on Zika virus click here. 

TRAVEL VACCINATIONS & DESTINATIONS

We will discuss your travel destinations and will tailor specific vaccinations depending on your activities and locations. Our travel advice is based on best international guidelines.

For a guide to pricing, click here.

For popular travel destinations, click here. 

For information on travel to specific countries, click here.

GENERAL TRAVEL HEALTH & ADVICE

Sometimes, despite best efforts, people become unwell while travelling. We offer general travel advice before you go, to try to minimise these risks.

We also offer a returned traveller consultation with our experts, should you become ill when you get back.

DESTINATIONS

We provide travel health advice to all destinations, however below is a list of regions that are especially popular with travellers. For advice on travel to specific countries please click here.

We recommend booking a travel appointment at least 4-6 weeks prior to departure.

SOUTH EAST ASIA

THAILAND, VIETNAM, LAOS, CAMBODIA, MALAYSIA, INDONESIA

Recommended Vaccines include Tetanus, Diphtheria, Hepatitis A and Typhoid.

Please ask about our specialised packages, which includes travel consultation with the doctor, vaccines and any travel-related prescriptions needed.

SOUTH AMERICA

Again, recommended vaccines include Tetanus, Diphtheria, Hepatitis A and Typhoid. Please note that proof of Yellow Fever Vaccine may be required for entry into certain South American countries.

Malaria Prophylaxis may be required. Consider effects of altitude if planning to do the Inca Trail. 

SOUTH ASIA

INDIA, NEPAL

Recommended vaccines include Tetanus, Hepatitis A and Typhoid. Consider Rabies if trekking off the beaten track. 

TRAVEL VACCINE PACKAGES

Our specialised packages include a Doctor Consultation, recommended Vaccines for that region and any travel-related prescriptions needed.

Packages vary depending on which region you are travelling to:

Additional vaccines may be required, depending on your specific travel itinerary.

For advice on travel to specific destinations please click here. For prices on individual vaccines, see below.

VACCINES AND PRICES

• Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio - €45

• tetanus, diphtheria & pertussis - €55

• Hepatitis A - €55 PER INJECTION (COURSE OF 2 INJECTIONS)

• Hepatitis a Paediatric dose - €70 PER INJECTION (COURSE OF 2 INJECTIONS)

• Typhoid - €50

• yellow fever - €70

• Hepatitis B - €55 PER INJECTION (COURSE OF 3 INJECTIONS)

• HEPATITIS A & B - €70 PER INJECTION (COURSE OF 3 INJECTIONS)

• Rabies Vaccine - €80 per injection (course of 3 injections)

• Meningitis ACWY135 - €75

• Measles, mumps & rubella - €45

• JAPANESE B ENCEPHALITIS - €215 PER INJECTION (COURSE OF 2 INJECTIONS)

• TICK BORNE ENCEPHALITIS - €80 PER INJECTION (COURSE OF 2 INJECTIONS)

• TICK BORNE ENCEPHALITIS (PAEDIATRIC DOSE) - €100 PER INJECTION (COURSE OF 2 INJECTIONS)

• Varicella (CHICKEN POX) vaccine - €90 per injection (course of 2 injections)

• SHINGLES - €250

• Cholera - €70 per sachet (course of 2 sachets)

TRAVEL CONSULTATION FEES

A Consultation fee is required for appointments. In cases where follow up vaccinations are required to complete a course no consultation fee is charged (for vaccinations started in our clinics).

Adult consultation fee (ATTENDING ALONE) €70

ADULT OR STUDENT CONSULTATION FEE (ATTENDING AS PART OF A GROUP OF 3 OR MORE AT THE SAME CONSULTATION) €45 each

TB (TUBERCULOSIS) SCREENING

Quantiferon TB Gold Blood Test

For use as an aid in the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis(TB) infection

• High sensitivity at >95%

• Highest specificity of any test for tuberculosis infection

• Innovative CD8+ T-cell technology

• Robust and reliable results

Mantoux Test

We also perform the traditional Mantoux Test (TUBERCULIN skin test). This  involves the patient attending for a skin test and then returning 48 hours later to have the skin test assessed.

Returned Traveller

If you have recently been travelling and become unwell on your return home, it is wise to consider a tropical disease.

Our clinic offers specialist screening for these diseases, including testing for Zika Virus, where clinically appropriate. 

Our doctors are experienced in travel medicine and are happy to discuss your queries.

We offer advice on all medical aspects of travel and will include any prescriptions you may need, such as anti-malarial tablets. We will provide you with your vaccination booklet and evidence of Yellow Fever vaccination (if required.)

We recommend booking a travel appointment 4-6 weeks before travel.