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There are many sensible steps travellers can take to protect themselves against typhoid fever.  One of the simplest measures is to have a typhoid vaccination. Touchwood Pharmacy offers the typhoid fever vaccination in Northolt and the typhoid vaccination in Bromley.

One of the simplest ways to protect yourself against typhoid is to have the typhoid fever vaccine.  Touchwood Pharmacy offers the typhoid vaccination in Ramsgate and we also have a typhoid vaccination clinic in Northolt. 

Yellow Fever is a serious infection spread by mosquitoes and is prevalent in parts of Africa, South America, Central America and Trinidad in the Caribbean.  There is a yellow fever vaccine which is recommended if you are travelling to any of these areas where the infection is found.

There are lots of different types of food allergy tests some which have scientific backing and others which are less recognised by healthcare professionals.  It is important to understand what is available so you can steer towards the allergen test or food sensitivity test which is going to be most beneficial for your problems.  

The lockdown is over but now the real challenges start with people resuming their normal work and social lives and the risk of a second spike in infection.  There is lots of safety advice about Coronavirus in the public domain and plenty of information and misinformation about the best Coronavirus precautions to take, it can all become very confusing.  

A professional travel vaccination service or travel clinic will advise you of the vaccinations you need depending on your country of travel; whether you are on holiday or perhaps working or studying in this location which can also be relevant.  Touchwood Pharmacy runs a comprehensive travel clinic and can advise you of the recommended vaccines for travellers.

Most people have heard of Hepatitis but many don’t know the difference between the three different types or even that there are three different forms of Hepatitis.  Hepatitis is a dangerous and uncomfortable disease of the liver and thought to be a leading cause of liver cancer.  Touchwood Pharmacy offers the Hepatitis travel vaccination from their travel clinics in Ramsgate and Camberley.

Hepatitis B is a virus which causes an infection of the liver.  It is not that common in the UK as compared to other parts of the world but certain sectors of society are at an increased risk of contracting it.   If you need a Hepatitis travel vaccination in Leighton Buzzard then contact our pharmacy.

Chickenpox is not usually known as a killer disease but in some serious cases, it can cause complications and occasionally even death.  The illness is mainly viewed as a childhood illness but if it is contracted during adulthood, it can be far more severe and may be fatal if it develops in late pregnancy.  The chickenpox vaccination can protect infants, children and adults against chickenpox and any subsequent problems associated with the disease.

Meningitis is caused by both bacteria and viruses - there are several different types. The main ways to spread meningitis are sneezing, coughing, kissing and sharing utensils and cutlery.  Some people carry the virus or bacteria in their nose or throat but are not made ill by it so this is why it can be spread inadvertly.  These people are described as asymptomatic which means they are not showing any symptoms.