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If you are travelling to a region where cholera is a risk, protecting yourself before departure is a straightforward and sensible precaution. Touchwood Pharmacy in Lichfield offers the cholera vaccination, giving you quick access to expert advice without the need for a GP referral. Cholera is a serious bacterial infection spread through contaminated water and food, and it remains a genuine risk across parts of sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. Unlike most travel vaccines, the cholera vaccine used in the UK is an oral vaccine taken as a drink rather than an injection, making it a particularly easy vaccination to receive. Our pharmacists will assess your travel plans and health history to confirm whether it is recommended for you.
Get Your Cholera Vaccine at Touchwood Pharmacy in Lichfield

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:

  • Two doses of the oral cholera vaccine, taken between one and six weeks apart.
  • Advice on safe food and water precautions to further reduce your risk whilst abroad.
  • Guidance on any additional travel vaccines recommended for your destination.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Call us today to book an appointment with one of our vaccine specialists.