Heading to a cholera-affected destination and searching for a travel clinic in Lichfield? Our private travel clinic makes the process simple and convenient. The oral cholera vaccine available in the UK, known as Dukoral, is taken as a liquid drink rather than a jab and requires two doses to complete the course. We provide:
Our travel clinic team will also explain any possible side effects and ensure you complete the course before your departure. You can book an appointment to get started.
Stay safe, stay protected. Visit Touchwood Pharmacy in Lichfield for your cholera vaccination today.
Cholera is a serious bacterial infection caused by consuming contaminated water or food. It leads to severe diarrhoea and dehydration and remains prevalent in parts of Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.
The cholera vaccine available in the UK, Dukoral, is an oral inactivated vaccine taken as a drink rather than an injection. It is a straightforward and convenient way to gain protection ahead of travel to affected regions.
Two doses are required to complete the course, taken between one and six weeks apart. It is important to complete both doses before entering a risk area, so we recommend booking your appointment as early as possible.
It is particularly recommended for those travelling to high-risk regions with limited access to clean water, aid workers, those visiting rural or remote areas, and anyone with a history of stomach conditions that could increase their vulnerability.
Protection from the full two-dose course lasts for approximately two years in adults. If you are travelling again to a high-risk area after this period, a booster may be recommended. Our team will advise accordingly.
Yes. Our private travel clinic in Lichfield offers a full range of travel vaccinations, including typhoid, hepatitis A and B, yellow fever, and more, so you can cover all your travel health needs in a single convenient appointment.