Travel Vaccinations in Derby
Travel jabs from £50 per vaccine. Same-day appointments available.
Get your travel vaccinations at our private clinic in Derby, with same-day appointments and no GP referral needed. Our Derby clinic serves patients across Derbyshire and the East Midlands, and is convenient for those travelling from East Midlands Airport. Most vaccines are administered at the same visit as your travel health consultation.
Dr Simon Khela
Consultant Private GP and Medical Director
- Qualification :
- MBChB MRCGP
- GMC :
- 7419585
- Last reviewed :
- October 2026
Travel Vaccines We Offer at OUR DERBY CLINIC
We administer all major travel vaccines at our Derby clinic, with most given at the same visit as your travel health consultation. Malaria advice and prescriptions are also available on the day.
- Hepatitis A, individually or combined with typhoid.
- Hepatitis B, as a standard or accelerated course for last-minute travellers.
- Typhoid, oral or injectable.
- Yellow fever, at our designated yellow fever vaccination centre.
- Rabies, as a pre-exposure three-dose course.
- Japanese encephalitis, for rural or long-stay travel in Asia.
- Meningitis ACWY, required for Hajj and Umrah and for travel to sub-Saharan Africa.
- Tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, and tetanus, diphtheria and polio boosters.
When Should Derby Travellers BOOK THEIR TRAVEL JABS?
When Should Derby Travellers BOOK THEIR TRAVEL JABS?
Timing depends on where you are going and which vaccines you need. Some require a course of two or three doses spread over several weeks, and cannot be completed in a single visit without an accelerated schedule.
As a practical guide for Derby and Derbyshire patients:
- Eight to twelve weeks before departure: allow this much lead time if you are travelling to sub-Saharan Africa, South or South-East Asia, or South America. Rabies takes three doses over three to four weeks; Japanese encephalitis requires two doses at least one week apart.
- Four to six weeks before departure: sufficient for most standard travel vaccines, including hepatitis A, typhoid, hepatitis B and meningitis ACWY.
- Less than four weeks: come in as soon as you can. Many travel vaccines are single-dose and can be given immediately. Accelerated hepatitis B schedules are available for travellers with less preparation time.
For yellow fever, the certificate does not become valid until ten days after vaccination. Patients travelling from East Midlands Airport should factor this into their pre-departure timeline.
What Your Derby TRAVEL CONSULTATION INCLUDES
What Your Derby TRAVEL CONSULTATION INCLUDES
Your travel health consultation at our Derby clinic covers more than a standard vaccine checklist. Your clinician will take a full account of your destination, itinerary, travel dates, planned activities, accommodation type and existing vaccination history, alongside any current medications or health conditions that may affect vaccine choice.
From there, they will confirm which vaccines are recommended or required, advise on malaria risk and suitable prophylaxis, and cover practical guidance on food and water safety, insect bite prevention, altitude sickness where relevant, and what to do if you fall ill abroad.
Where multiple vaccines are needed, most can be given at the same appointment. Where a staged course is required, follow-up doses are scheduled on the day and we contact you when they are due. A written travel health record is issued before you leave.
Business travellers visiting manufacturing or engineering sites across Southeast Asia and India benefit particularly from a structured pre-travel health assessment, as trips are often planned at short notice.
Common Destinations and the VACCINES YOU MAY NEED
Common Destinations and the VACCINES YOU MAY NEED
Requirements vary by destination, itinerary and individual health. The following is a general guide; your Derby clinician will confirm what applies to your specific trip.
East Midlands Airport, a short distance from Derby, flies directly to Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Egypt, Florida and several other popular leisure destinations. For most short European and Mediterranean holidays, routine vaccination checks are sufficient; for Egypt, hepatitis A and typhoid are recommended.
Derby also has a significant engineering and manufacturing sector, with companies including Rolls-Royce sending staff to Southeast Asia, India and China on a regular basis.
South and South-East Asia (business and family travel): Hepatitis A, typhoid, hepatitis B, rabies, Japanese encephalitis for rural areas. Malaria prophylaxis for many destinations.
Africa: Hepatitis A, typhoid, yellow fever (required for many countries), meningitis ACWY, rabies. Malaria prophylaxis for most of the continent.
Caribbean and Far East (leisure): Hepatitis A, typhoid. Yellow fever for certain destinations. Malaria prophylaxis where applicable.
Middle East: Meningitis ACWY for Hajj and Umrah; hepatitis A for most destinations.
What Happens at Your DERBY TRAVEL APPOINTMENT
- Step 1
Book in seconds.
Choose a time online for instant confirmation, or call our Derby team.
- Step 2
Arrive at the clinic.
In person at our Derby location, at a time that suits your travel dates.
- Step 3
Meet your travel health clinician.
A consultation covering your destination, itinerary, planned activities and health history.
- Step 4
Get vaccinated.
Most vaccines are administered at the same visit. A written travel health record is issued before you leave.
- Step 5
Book your remaining doses.
Where a multi-dose course is needed, follow-up appointments are arranged on the day.
- Step 6
Pre-departure support.
Contact us with any questions before you travel.
Travel Vaccination Costs at OUR DERBY CLINIC
All pricing is clear and upfront, with no hidden fees. Consultations have no strict time limit.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Flu Vaccine | £35 |
| Chickenpox Vaccine (Two doses given 8 weeks apart) | £95 |
| Shingles Vaccine | £250 |
| Yellow Fever Vaccine (Includes Certificate) | £95 |
| Hepatitis A (Booster after 6-12 months) | £50 |
| Typhoid (Covers for 3 years) | £50 |
| Diptheria, Tetanus & Polio (Covers for 10 years) | £50 |
| Malaria Prescription | £25 |
| Hepatitis B (Course of 3 vaccines - £195) | £65 |
| Rabies (Course of 3 vaccines - £195) | £65 |
| Japanese Encephalitis (Course of 2 vaccines - £280) | £140 |
| Meningitis ACWY (Covers for 3-5 years) | £75 |
| Cholera (Course of 2 vaccines) | £95 |
| Chikungunya Vaccine | £195 |
| Whooping Cough Vaccine (Pertussis) (Pertussis combined with DTP) | £95 |
Our Private Travel Clinic IN DERBY
DERBY
Clinic address
79 Rykneld Rd, Littleover, Derby DE23 4DJ
Opening hours
Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Getting Here
Getting Here
- By bus: the nearest bus stop is a 2-minute walk from the clinic.
- By car: free on-site parking is available. Easy access via the A38 and A50.
- Opposite Nuffield Health Derby.
- Convenient for patients from Mickleover, Allestree, Alvaston and across south Derby.
Contact & Accessibility
Contact the clinic
Accessibility
- A downstairs consultation room is available for patients with mobility difficulties or who cannot manage stairs. Please mention this when booking.
- Free on-site parking at the clinic.
- Bus stop approx. 2 min walk.
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Travel Vaccination FAQs: DERBY CLINIC
Our Derby clinic is at Rykneld Rd, Littleover. Full directions and contact details are on our Derby clinic page.
For regular business travel to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore or Indonesia, hepatitis A, typhoid and hepatitis B are the standard recommendations. Japanese encephalitis is worth considering if any part of your travel takes you into rural areas. Malaria prophylaxis depends on the specific countries and regions visited. Your clinician will advise on whether a standing prescription for antimalarial medication makes sense for frequent travellers.
Yes. Our Derby clinic is a designated yellow fever vaccination centre. The certificate does not become valid until ten days after vaccination.
Yes. Our Derby clinic is one of the most convenient travel health clinics for patients travelling from East Midlands Airport, serving Derby, Nottinghamshire and the wider East Midlands region.
For Turkey, your routine vaccinations should be up to date; no specific travel vaccines are routinely required for tourist destinations. For Egypt, hepatitis A and typhoid are recommended. Your clinician will advise based on where you are staying and what activities you have planned.
Yes. Same-day appointments are often available. Call us to check what is available today.
Book Your Travel Vaccines at OUR DERBY CLINIC
Book online or call us. Same-day travel vaccination appointments in Derby. No GP referral needed. Most vaccines given on the day.