Cholera Vaccine

Protects against cholera infection from contaminated food and water. Essential for travel to high-risk areas.

2 doses required

£39 per dose

Consultation

£20

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About Cholera & the Vaccine

What is Cholera?

Cholera is a bacterial infection of the small intestine, caused by Vibrio cholerae, commonly spread through contaminated food or water. It typically begins 2 hours to 5 days after exposure and can result in sudden, profuse 'rice-water' diarrhea, vomiting, and muscle cramps. Severe cases can quickly lead to extreme dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, shock, and even death if untreated.

Travel-Focused Vaccine Information

For travellers heading to regions where cholera is present, a protective oral vaccine is available. It's usually given as a single dose, but in some cases, a two-dose schedule may be recommended, spaced over 1 to 6 weeks. It's important to complete the course at least 10 days before travel to allow time for full protection.

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Symptoms of Cholera

Profuse watery diarrhea ('rice-water')

Vomiting and abdominal cramps

Extreme thirst and dry mouth

Sunken eyes and little or no urination

Fatigue and low blood pressure

Irregular heartbeat

Skin that appears wrinkled or has poor elasticity

Important: Without prompt treatment, cholera can escalate rapidly and be life-threatening. Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms occur.

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Why Get the Cholera Vaccine

Added Benefits

Complements essential hygiene practices for comprehensive protection

Oral vaccines are generally safe, even for pregnant and immunocompromised individuals

Vaccination can trigger herd immunity, helping protect communities in endemic areas

Safe water, handwashing, and food safety practices enhance protection

Potential Side Effects of Cholera vaccine

Tiredness

Headache

Abdominal pain

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Loss of appetite

Severe allergic reactions are rare.

Why Choose Our Specialist Team

Personalised Advice - Whether you're staying in a high-risk area, planning varied travel routes, or have health concerns, our specialists tailor guidance to your needs.

Optimal Timing - We ensure your vaccination schedule matches your departure timeline, whether single dose or multi-dose regimens.

Holistic Travel Health Planning - We help you layer vaccination with preventive measures like water safety, food precautions, and emergency plans for dehydration.

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What To Expect During Your Appointment

We're committed to making your travel vaccine experience simple and stress-free. Here's what you can expect:

Travel risk assessment

We'll review your vaccination and medical history to assess what you may need based on your destination, trip length, and activities.

Tailored Advice

You'll get tailored advice on required vaccines, antimalarials, and other health precautions for your trip.

Recommended Treatment

We'll administer the recommended treatments to help you travel safely and confidently.

Book Your Travel Vaccination

Schedule a consultation with our experienced pharmacists for your travel vaccination needs.

If no same-day appointment is available, please call the pharmacy to check availability.

For urgent appointments or special requirements, please call us directly at 01792 882243 (Pontarddulais) or 01792 202471 (Killay).

What Our Travelers Say

Read testimonials from travelers who trusted us with their travel health needs

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Jenny Ali

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Great experience getting my travel vaccinations with Sami today, online booking service was really easy to use too. Pharmacy is well kept and the staff are all welcoming and friendly.

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Kathy Richards

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Great service by Medihub. The staff are always friendly and helpful Dr Sami has been fantastic with us, highly recommend them.

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Rhys Cokeley

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I came here for travel vaccinations and all 3 times with Sami it's been really easy to arrange and staff are always kind and helpful. The online system they use is really simple and useful too.