All travel vaccinations are now undertaken by local community pharmacies.

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel, please contact your local pharmacist to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

It is important to make this appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below:

You can find out which vaccinations are necessary or recommended for the areas you'll be visiting on these websites:

• Travel Health Pro
• NHS fit for Travel

Some countries require proof of vaccination (for example, for polio or yellow fever vaccination), which must be documented on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) before you enter or when you leave a country.

Find out more about the vaccines available for travellers abroad.