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A lot goes into planning a trip abroad. From buying tickets, to requesting time off work, to getting everything squeezed into your suitcase, you have to make sure you’re prepared so that everything goes smoothly. The last thing you want whilst travelling are any unwelcome surprises.  However, many travellers forget to do one of the most important things when it comes to preparing for a trip: getting travel vaccines. Depending on where you will be travelling, you may be at risk of contracting serious illnesses that aren’t usually a worry here in the UK.  Travel Vaccinations Travel vaccinations aren’t generally offered on the NHS so if you want to protect yourself, you’ll need to get vaccinated privately. Touchwood Pharmacy’s comprehensive travel clinics can help protect you from several diseases such as: Malaria Typhoid fever Yellow fever Rabies Cholera Japanese Encephalitis Hepatitis  If you’re unsure which vaccinations you may need, we can help. ...

  Japanese encephalitis is a common viral brain infection that is rampant in the rural parts of Southeast Asia, the Far East, and the Pacific Islands. It is transmitted through mosquito bites. While there is no cure for this infection, you can prevent it by getting a  Japanese encephalitis vaccination . Unfortunately, this vaccine is not part of the NHS services, but you can get it if you have plans to travel to the said destinations. Who Should Get Vaccinated? Not everyone is required to get vaccinated for Japanese encephalitis. But if you are one of the following, you must be ready to shoulder the Japanese encephalitis vaccine cost and other expenses related to the vaccine. ·        Planning a long-term stay in a high-risk country - Find out if your destination belongs to the  list of high-risk countries   from the NHS website. ·         Spending some time in a high-risk location during the rainy seas...