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Is it a Good Idea for Children to Have the Hepatitis A Vaccination?
Thursday, 3 December 2020 09:50:56 Europe/London
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus which is spread via an infected person’s faeces. Hepatitis A is not a common disease in the UK but there are certain groups of people at increased risk and these include men who have sex with men and drug users who inject drugs. There is a vaccination for Hepatitis A including a vaccination for Hepatitis A for children who would normally be considered at a much lower risk of the disease unless they are travelling to parts of the world where there is poor sanitation and food hygiene.
Read More5 Reasons Why You Should Not Ignore Travel Vaccinations if Planning to Travel Abroad
Monday, 23 November 2020 08:37:00 Europe/London
If you travel to certain parts of the world where there are endemic diseases like cholera and typhoid, then there are recommended vaccines depending on your destination and length of stay. Miles Pharmacy runs a travel clinic in Epsom which covers all the travel vaccinations you will need for different locations around the world including the rabies vaccine with up-to-date protocols and guidance on how to stay safe.
Read MoreCholera Vaccine: Benefits and side effects
Thursday, 29 October 2020 10:47:00 Europe/London
Cholera is a horrible illness that will spoil your day and travel plans. It causes severe diarrhoea which can become very serious if it is not treated with rehydration, intravenous fluids and antibiotics. To avoid the risk of cholera infection, have the cholera vaccinewhich is available as part of our travel vaccinations service in Epsom.
Read MoreThe benefit of having the Meningitis ACWY vaccination
Monday, 15 June 2020 12:12:42 Europe/London
Meningococcal disease is caused by the meningococcal bacteria and results in four strains of the illness known as A, C, W and Y. The ACWY vaccine protects against all four types of meningitis and is available at our Travel vaccinations clinic in Epsom.
Read MoreWhat treatment is given to people suffering with cholera?
Tuesday, 24 March 2020 13:59:16 Europe/London
Cholera is easily caught by eating food and drinking water which is contaminated with the bacteria, Vibrio Cholerae. and it spreads like wildfire. Locations with poor sanitation or developing nations struggling with war or famine are common locations for outbreaks of cholera.
Read MoreWhy we need to be vaccinated against rabies!
Tuesday, 17 March 2020 10:32:14 Europe/London
Rabies is a viral disease usually passed from an infected animal to a human via a scratch or bite. When most people think of rabies they tend to think of dogs but rabies is also quite common in cats, cattle, monkeys, foxes and bats too. Rabies is everywhere (although not in the UK) but is most common in Asia, Central and South America and Africa.
Read MoreValue of Travel Vaccinations Before Going Overseas
Friday, 28 February 2020 10:30:04 Europe/London
Before you go abroad, it is important to make sure you have everything ticked off your ‘to do’ list. But it’s not just renewing your passport, collecting foreign currency and packing your suitcase that you need to think about. Making time for your holiday vaccinations is also important.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about the DTaP Vaccine?
Friday, 14 February 2020 05:53:33 Europe/London
The DTaP vaccine is a combined vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and polio. The trade name of the vaccine is Revaxis. Although it is often given to babies at around the age of 8, 12 and 16 weeks, there are many reasons why you or your child may have missed out on this vaccine via the NHS. At Miles Pharmacy, we offer this vaccine at our travel clinic in Ashtead.
Read MoreVaccination, Every Traveller Should Consider
Friday, 3 January 2020 14:17:46 Europe/London
Flying across the globe to a new continent can be one of the most exciting things you ever do. Whether you’re taking a short break in an exotic location or planning a roundaround the world trip, making sure your travel health is up to date is one of the most important things to tick of on your traveller’s to-do list. At Miles Pharmacy, we offer travel vaccinations in Epsom, including yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis.
Read MoreAll about Hepatitis B Vaccine
Thursday, 28 November 2019 15:31:18 Europe/London
Hepatitis B is a common health condition which may sometimes come without symptoms. The virus can quickly spread through bodily fluids such as blood, tears, and other much more. The good news is that you can get vaccinated for Hepatitis B at a travel clinic in Epsom or any local clinic in your vicinity.
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