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Planning a trip abroad? Explore expert travel health advice, vaccine guides and tips to stay protected wherever you go. Helpful insights for safer travel.

Two hikers with backpacks reading a tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccination and tick bite prevention sign at a forest trail before a camping trip.

Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine: What Hikers and Campers Need to Know

If you’re planning a hiking, camping or trekking trip through the forests of Europe or Asia, it’s worth checking whether you need the tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccine. TBE is a viral infection spread by infected tick bites, and because there is no specific treatment, getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself. In this blog, we will look at what ... Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine: What Hikers and Campers Need to Know

Pharmacist examining a patient's infected insect bite and reviewing antibiotic and antihistamine treatment options

Infected Insect Bites: Signs Your Bite Needs Treatment and What a Pharmacist Can Prescribe

Most insect bites are harmless. A little redness, some itching, and within a day or two it settles. But occasionally a bite does not settle. It spreads, feels hot and painful. That is when it has become infected, and when you need proper treatment.  You do not need to wait for a GP. If you ... Infected Insect Bites: Signs Your Bite Needs Treatment and What a Pharmacist Can Prescribe

meningitis ACWY vaccine cost and side effects

MenACWY Vaccine: What It Is, Who Needs It and How Much It Costs in the UK

  The meningitis ACWY vaccine offers protection against four strains of meningococcal bacteria that can cause life-threatening meningitis and septicaemia. Whether you are a student heading to university, planning a trip to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah, or simply concerned that you may have missed your routine vaccination, this guide covers everything you need ... MenACWY Vaccine: What It Is, Who Needs It and How Much It Costs in ...

Child Travel Vaccines Checklist by Age: Toddlers to Teens

Planning a family trip abroad? Child travel vaccines are essential to protect your child from infections that may not be common in the UK but are present in other countries.Preparing early ensures safe and stress-free travel. In this blog, we’ll cover how child travel vaccines vary by age, destination, travel plans, and how to prepare ... Child Travel Vaccines Checklist by Age: Toddlers to Teens

Travel vaccine in Loughborough, Quorn, Mountsorrel, Coalville, Barrow upon Soar, and Woodhouse

What Travel Vaccines Do You Need Before Going Abroad?

Planning a trip abroad is exciting, but protecting your health should always come first. Travel vaccinations protect you from infections that are more common in certain parts of the world. In this blog, we will understand which travel vaccinations you may need, why they are important, and how to prepare before travelling abroad. Why Travel ... What Travel Vaccines Do You Need Before Going Abroad?

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Last-Minute Travel Vaccines: What You Can Get Before Flying

Planning a trip soon and realised you may need travel vaccines? You’re not alone. Many travellers leave their vaccinations until the last minute. The good news is that last-minute travel vaccines are still available and can offer important protection before you fly. In this blog, we’ll cover what vaccines you can get before departure and ... Last-Minute Travel Vaccines: What You Can Get Before Flying


Olivia Bennett, Superintendent Pharmacist

Olivia Bennett

Superintendent Pharmacist

MPharm, Independent Prescriber

GPhC Number: 2220812

Bio

Olivia is an experienced Superintendent Pharmacist dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred healthcare. With extensive knowledge of community pharmacy and clinical services, Olivia works closely with patients to provide personalised advice, medication reviews, travel health consultations, weight management support, and preventative healthcare services.

Passionate about improving health outcomes, Olivia believes in building lasting relationships through trust, compassion, and professional expertise. By staying up to date with the latest clinical developments and best practices, Olivia ensures every patient receives informed and appropriate support.

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