Travel Clinic
Are you preparing for your upcoming journey, whether it’s a gap year adventure, a spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca for Hajj or Umrah, or a business trip to an exotic destination? No matter where you’re headed, our Travel Clinic in Carrick and Dalrymple is dedicated to safeguarding your health throughout your travels.
Why are travel vaccinations important?
Travelling to exotic countries can expose you to pathogens your body lacks protection against. We call this protection “immunity”, hence the word “immunisations”. This may lead to infection and disease, for example, Hepatitis A or Yellow Fever which will, of course, lead to illness.
In some cases, these illnesses can be very severe or even fatal. By having a vaccination, or multiple before you travel, you will develop protection against them. This is extremely important because some of these diseases are often life-threatening.
How does our Travel Clinic in Carrick and Dalrymple work?
Travel vaccines function similarly, offering immunity against various diseases, with many types available.
Essentially, we inject a solution into you, mimicking the invading pathogen of the disease. This process triggers your immune system to create antibodies (white blood cells) specifically designed to fight the infection. Therefore, if you ever encounter a bacteria or virus in the future, your defence system will destroy it before it can harm you.
When to get your travel vaccines in Carrick and Dalrymple
Ideally, you should receive the vaccine at least 21 days (sometimes more for others like the Rabies vaccine) before your travel to the destination. This will ensure that your body has time to produce all the antibodies needed for maximum protection.
Book with us now and fly safe this season!
Carrick and Dalrymple Pharmacies’ Travel Clinic is protecting people in Maybole and Dalrymple and the surrounding areas.
At Carrick and Dalrymple Pharmacies, our trained pharmacists offer travel vaccinations, prescribe antimalarials, and provide detailed health advice for informed travel decisions.
When booking, please let us know which vaccine you require by entering it into the notes section of the booking form. Alternatively, contact us if you have any questions.
Please note that this service is currently only available at our Dalrymple branch.