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Travel Clinic: Hospital for Tropical Diseases

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An NHS service for people with complex medical problems who are planning to travel to tropical regions and require pre-travel advice, including vaccines, anti-malarials and prophylactic drugs.

There is also a private service that is open to anyone. Patients will have to pay a consultation fee for their appointment. 

Please note: all vaccines and additional supplies will have to be paid for by the individual, regardless of whether they have been referred or not.


Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

Patients planning to travel to tropical regions and are:

  • receiving treatment or being followed up by a doctor for their condition or are under specialist care for a medical problem (e.g. cancer, diabetes, immunocompromised, cardiovascular and rheumatologic conditions)
  • suffering from allergies
  • pregnant
  • aged >65 years
  • children or infants

How to Refer

Letter

Referral methods: Email

A GP referral letter is required:
e: uclh.htdtravelclinic@nhs.net

Self-referral

Private service: patients can self-refer by email.

Please note: patients have to pay for the private service. See above for details.


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Review date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025