Get your travel vaccinations at Crighton Pharmacy in Leith, with most vaccines in stock for the same day.
Advice and vaccines for every kind of trip
Whether it is a backpacking route through Asia, a safari or a family holiday, tell us where you are going and we will build a plan around your trip. Our pharmacists check your itinerary, your health and your vaccine history, then recommend only what you actually need.
Our most requested travel vaccinations
These are the vaccines Leith travellers ask for most. Tap any of them for doses, timings and what the illness involves.
- Hepatitis AFor trips where food and water hygiene is a concern.2 doses£70per dose
- Hepatitis BAdvised for long stays, healthcare work and adventure travel.3 doses£60per dose
- Typhoid feverOften needed for South Asia and Africa. Injection £50, or a box of 3 oral capsules for £60.1 dosefrom£50
- Diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP)One booster that tops up 3 childhood vaccines for 10 years.1 dose£45per dose
- Meningitis ACWYRequired for Hajj and Umrah, with your certificate issued on the day.1 dose£70per dose
- RabiesRecommended for remote trips and anywhere dogs, monkeys or bats are common.3 doses£90per dose
- Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)A catch-up for adults who missed childhood doses.2 doses£60per dose
- Dengue feverMainly for travellers who have had dengue before.2 doses£120per dose
- Cholera (Dukoral)A 2-dose drink, useful for aid work or areas with outbreaks.2 doses£40per dose
- Cholera (Vaxchora)A one-dose drink option for cholera protection.1 dose£40per dose
- Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE)For hiking and camping in forested parts of Europe.3 doses£75per dose
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)A private option for adults who missed the school programme.3 doses£175per dose
Plan ahead
Before you go, check the latest advice for your destination on the NHS travel vaccinations page. Then book your travel vaccinations with us about 6 to 8 weeks before you leave, as some courses need several doses. Short on time? Come in anyway, because last-minute protection is often possible.
Why travellers choose our Leith clinic
We keep most vaccines in the fridge on site, so you can usually be vaccinated at your first appointment. You also get practical advice on avoiding bites and stomach bugs, and a record of every dose you have.
Travel vaccine price list
Prices are per dose, and you only pay for the vaccines your pharmacist recommends. Ask us if you would like a quote for a full course before you book.
| Vaccine | Doses | Brand | Protection lasts* | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickenpox | 2 doses (seek advice) | Varilrix, Varivax | Generally for life | £85 per dose |
| Cholera | 2 doses, 1 to 6 weeks apart | Dukoral | 2 years | £40 per dose |
| Dengue | 2 doses, 3 months apart | Qdenga | About 4.5 years | £120 per dose |
| Diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP) | 1 dose | Revaxis | 10 years | £45 per dose |
| Hepatitis A | 2 doses, the second 6 to 12 months later | Avaxim, Havrix, Vaqta | 1 dose: 10 years. Both: 25 years | £70 per dose |
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses (usually 0, 1 and 6 months, faster courses available) | HBVaxPro, Engerix B, PreHevbri | Up to 20 to 30 years | £60 per dose |
| Hepatitis A and B combined | 3 doses | Twinrix | Ask us | £80 per dose |
| Human papillomavirus (HPV) | 3 doses | Ask us | Ask us | £175 per dose |
| Japanese encephalitis | 2 doses | Ixiaro | Ask us | £135 per dose |
| Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) | 2 doses (children 3 months apart, adults 1 month apart) | Ask us | Ask us | £60 per dose |
| Meningitis ACWY (with Hajj and Umrah certificate) | 1 dose | Nimenrix | About 3 years | £70 per dose |
| Meningitis B | 2 doses | Ask us | About 5 years | £120 per dose |
| Pneumonia | 1 dose | Prevenar 13 | Single dose | £90 per dose |
| Rabies | 3 doses | Verorab, Rabipur | Assessed individually | £90 per dose |
| Shingles | 2 doses | Ask us | Ask us | £250 per dose |
| Tick-borne encephalitis | 3 doses (0, 1 then 12 months) | Ticovac | 3 years | £75 per dose |
| Typhoid (oral) | 3 capsules (days 0, 2 and 4) | Vivotif | 2 years | £60 per box |
| Typhoid (injection) | 1 dose | Typhim Vi | 2 years | £50 per dose |
| Duplicate certificate | £15 each |
*Protection times are a rough guide. We will tell you when any boosters are due.
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Hepatitis A
The hepatitis A vaccine is one of the most common jabs we give before a holiday. Hepatitis A is a liver infection that spreads through food and water…
Hepatitis B
A hepatitis B vaccine protects you against a virus that attacks the liver. Unlike hepatitis A, it does not come from food. Instead, it passes through…
Typhoid
Typhoid fever is a serious systemic infection caused by the bacteria called Salmonella typhi.
Diphtheria Tetanus & Polio (DTP)
The DTP vaccine is a single booster that tops up your protection against diphtheria, tetanus and polio. Most of us had these jabs at school. However…
Meningitis ACWY
Going on Hajj or Umrah, starting university or travelling to parts of Africa? The meningitis ACWY vaccine protects against 4 types of meningococcal…
Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
Not sure if you had the MMR vaccine as a child? You are not alone. Many adults missed one or both doses, and measles cases have been rising in the UK…
Dengue Fever
A dengue fever vaccine may be an option if you have had dengue before and are heading back to the tropics. Dengue is now one of the most common…
Rabies
Rabies is a severe infection that affects the brain and nerves and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. The rabies vaccine helps protect you…
Cholera
Dukoral is an oral vaccine used primarily to help protect against cholera, an intestinal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is…
Vaxchora
Vaxchora is a live, oral cholera vaccine, a drink containing a weakened strain of Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It helps protect travellers against…
Tick-Borne Encephalitis
Heading for forests, lakes or countryside in Europe this summer? A tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is worth thinking about if you plan to hike, camp…
chikungunya
Chikungunya is a viral illness spread mainly by infected Aedes mosquitoes, the same daytime-biting mosquitoes that can spread dengue and Zika.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
HPV is a viral infection that affects the skin and there are many different types. Some types of HPV infections can cause genital warts or cancer.
Yellow Fever Vaccination
A yellow fever vaccine is essential for trips to many parts of sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America. Some countries also ask to see a yellow…
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