Travel vaccinations
If you're planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.
If possible you should try to get advice from a travel health professional at least 4 to 6 weeks before you travel. This is because some vaccinations involve more than one dose, and others take time to build up protection against the disease.
You may not be fully protected when you travel if you leave your vaccination until the last minute.
Check which vaccinations you need
All travellers, including children, are recommended to be up to date with standard vaccinations. If you do not know what vaccinations you've had, you can get help with vaccinations in the NHS App, or ask your GP practice.
You can find out which vaccinations are necessary or recommended for the areas you will be visiting on these websites:
Up to: Immunisation
Updated: 03 July 2026
