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Cholera is an illness spread by consuming the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. In most people, it doesn’t cause any symptoms, however some people will experience severe watery diarrhoea which can cause acute dehydration. For this reason cholera can be fatal.

We offer Vaxchora, which is a vaccine against the cholera bacteria. It can be given to adults, adolescents and children over 2 years of age.

Vaxchora must be taken at least ten days before potential exposure to the vibrio cholerae bacteria.

To be eligible for the Vaxchora vaccine, you must be:

• over 2 years of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Vaxchora

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Dengue disease is an illness spread by mosquitoes. In most people, it causes flu-like symptoms, however for some people it can have serious effects including bleeding and organ damage.

We offer Qdenga, which is a vaccine against the dengue virus. It can be given to adults, adolescents and children over 4 years of age.

Qdenga contains weakened versions of the 4 virus serotypes which cause dengue disease. You cannot contract dengue disease from the virus, however, like all vaccines, you may experience symptoms similar to what you would if you had the virus due to your body’s immune response.

To be eligible for the Qdenga vaccine, you must be:

• over 4 years of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Qdenga

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Poliomyelitis are illnesses spread through coughs and sneezes, physical contact and inhalation of droplets suspended in the air. In most people, the illnesses cause only mild symptoms, however some people will experience severe symptoms which can cause serious illness. For this reason diphtheria, tetanus and poliomyelitis can be fatal.

We offer Revaxis, which is a vaccine against all three illnesses. It can be given to adults, adolescents and children over 6 years of age.

Typically, children receive vaccinations against diphtheria, tetanus and poliomyelitis in the first stages of their lives. Revaxis is offered as a booster vaccination and should not be used as primary immunisation.

Protection from Revaxis is expected to last a minimum of 10 years.

To be eligible for the Revaxis vaccine, you must be:

• over 6 years of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Revaxis

• NOT allergic to neomycin, streptomycin or polymyxin B

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant (Revaxis is suitable for people who are breastfeeding)

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Poliomyelitis are a group of illnesses spread through coughs and sneezes, direct contact with pathogens or through droplets suspended in the air. In most people, the illnesses cause only mild symptoms, however some people and children will experience severe symptoms which can cause serious illness. For this reason diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and poliomyelitis can be fatal.

We offer Repevax, which is a vaccine against all four illnesses. It acts as a booster for vaccines given maternally or in early infancy.

Repevax can be offered as a booster every 5 to 10 years and the first booster is typically given at between 3 and 5 years of age.

To be eligible for the Priorix vaccine, you must be:

• over 3 years of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Repevax

• NOT allergic to neomycin

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding (it is sometimes given to pregnant people where other vaccines for pertussis are not suitable due to latex allergy, however we would recommend pregnant people to seek advice from their primary healthcare provider in the first instance.)

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Hepatitis A is an illness spread through contact with an infected person’s faeces. In most people, it doesn’t cause any symptoms, however some people will experience flu-like symptoms and jaundice, though some people and children can experience severe liver damage. For this reason Hepatitis A can be fatal.

We offer VAQTA Adult, which is a vaccine against the Hepatitis A virus. It can be given to adults over 18 years of age.

While it can be expected that the VAQTA Adult vaccine can prevent Hepatitis A, it will not protect against other strains of hepatitis.

A full course of VAQTA Adult consists of 2 vaccines given 6 to 12 months apart. It is recommended that you have the first dose of the vaccine at least 14 days prior to potential exposure to the virus. If you complete the full course, protection against hepatitis A is expected to last at least 10 years.

VAQTA Adult can also be given as a booster if you have previously received an initial dose of a different hepatitis A vaccine.

To be eligible for the VAQTA Adult vaccine, you must be:

• over 18 years of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in VAQTA Adult

• NOT allergic to neomycin

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Hepatitis A is an illness spread through contact with an infected person’s faeces. In most people, it doesn’t cause any symptoms, however some people will experience flu-like symptoms and jaundice, though some people and children can experience severe liver damage. For this reason Hepatitis A can be fatal.

We offer VAQTA Paediatric, which is a vaccine against the Hepatitis A virus. It can be given to children aged between 1-17 years of age.

While it can be expected that the VAQTA Paediatric vaccine can prevent Hepatitis A, it will not protect against other strains of hepatitis.

A full course of VAQTA Paediatric consists of 2 vaccines given 6 months to 10 years apart. It is recommended that your child should have the first dose of the vaccine at least 14 days prior to potential exposure to the virus.

VAQTA Paediatric can also be given as a booster if your child has previously received an initial dose of a different hepatitis A vaccine.

To be eligible for the VAQTA Paediatric vaccine, your child must be:

• between 1-1 years of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in VAQTA Paediatric

• NOT allergic to neomycin

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Hepatitis B is an illness spread when blood, semen or other bodily fluids. In most people, it doesn’t cause any symptoms, however some people will experience flu-like symptoms and jaundice, though some people and children can experience severe liver damage. For this reason Hepatitis B can be fatal.

We offer HBVaxPro, which is a vaccine against the Hepatitis B virus. It can be given to adults and adolescents over 16 years of age.

While it can be expected that the HBVaxPro vaccine can prevent both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis D (since Hepatitis D does not occur without infection of Hepatitis B), it will not protect against other strains of hepatitis.

A full course of HBVaxPro consists of 3 vaccines given at 0 months, 1 month and 6 months. A full course of Hepatitis B vaccinations lasts for at least 20 years and likely for life.

To be eligible for the HBVaxPro vaccine, you must be:

• over 16 years of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in HBVaxPro

• NOT allergic to latex

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Hepatitis A is an illness spread through contact with an infected person’s faeces. Hepatitis B is an illness spread when blood, semen or other bodily fluids. In most people, it doesn’t cause any symptoms, however some people will experience flu-like symptoms and jaundice, though some people and children can experience severe liver damage. For this reason both Hepatitis A and B can be fatal.

We offer Twinrix, which is a vaccine against the Hepatitis A and B viruses. It can be given to adults and adolescents over 16 years of age.

While it can be expected that the Twinrix vaccine can prevent Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis D (since Hepatitis D does not occur without infection of Hepatitis B), it will not protect against other strains of hepatitis.

A full course of Twinrix consists of 3 vaccines given at 0 months, 1 month and 6 months. A full course of Hepatitis B vaccinations lasts for at least 20 years and likely for life.

To be eligible for the HBVaxPro vaccine, you must be:

• over 16 years of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in HBVaxPro

• NOT allergic to latex

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Invasive meningococcal disease (a common cause of meningitis) is an illness spread by close contact with someone who has the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis in their nose or mouth. The bacteria can cause systemic infection leading to complications like sepsis, meningitis and organ damage. For this reason, invasive meningococcal disease can be fatal.

We offer Nimenrix, which is a vaccine against 4 types of the Neisseria meningitidis bacteria (groups A, C, W-135 and Y). It can be given to adults, adolescents and children over 6 weeks of age.

Protection from the vaccine is expected to last at least 5 years.

To be eligible for the Nimenrix vaccine, you or your child must be:

• over 6 weeks of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Nimenrix

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Japanese Encephalitis is an illness spread through mosquito bites. In most people, the virus causes either no symptoms or only mild flu-like symptoms, however some people will experience severe symptoms which can cause serious illness. For this reason Japanese Encephalitis can be fatal.

We offer Ixiaro, which is a vaccine against Japanese Encephalitis. It can be given to adults, adolescents and children over 2 months of age.

It is recommended that a full course of Ixiaro (two vaccines) is completed 28 days apart.

To be eligible for the Ixiaro vaccine, you must be:

• over 2 months of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Ixiaro

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Measles, mumps and rubella are viruses spread through coughs and sneezes. In most people, the viruses cause only mild symptoms, however some people will experience severe symptoms which can cause serious illness. For this reason measles, mumps and rubella can be fatal.

We offer Priorix, which is a vaccine against all three viruses. It can be given to adults, adolescents and children over 12 months of age.

Typically, children receive the vaccine in its full course and are protected for life. However, if you received no or only one vaccine, you are not protected for life.

It is recommended that a full course of Priorix (two vaccines) is completed at least weeks apart, and in children typically the first vaccine is given at 12 months, with the second given at 40 months.

To be eligible for the Priorix vaccine, you must be:

• over 12 months of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Priorix

• NOT allergic to neomycin

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Rabies is a virus spread from the bite or scratch of an infected animal. Once symptoms of rabies have appeared, the illness is almost always fatal.

If you are looking for a post-exposure vaccine (for instance, after an animal/bat bite) you need to speak to a GP or out-of-hours (111) immediately.

We offer Rabipur, which is a vaccine against the rabies virus. It can be given to adults, adolescents and children of any age.

The vaccine is given in 3 separate doses: the first, the second 7 days after the first and the third 21-28 days after the first.

You should aim to get the first dose of the vaccine no later than 35 days before you travel.

Protection from a full course of Rabipur is expected to last 1-2 years.

To be eligible for the Rabipur vaccine, you must be:

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Rabipur

• you can be given Rabipur if you or your child are immunocompromised, but you may not be as well-protected against the virus

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding (unless there is significant chance of you coming into contact with the rabies virus)

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

We would recommend seeing the NHS page on rabies for further information and advice.

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Rabies is a virus spread from the bite or scratch of an infected animal. Once symptoms of rabies have appeared, the illness is almost always fatal.

If you are looking for a post-exposure vaccine (for instance, after an animal/bat bite) you need to speak to a GP or out-of-hours (111) immediately.

We offer VeroRab, which is a vaccine against the rabies virus. It can be given to adults, adolescents and children of any age.

The vaccine is given in 3 separate doses: the first, the second 7 days after the first and the third 21-28 days after the first.

You should aim to get the first dose of the vaccine no later than 35 days before you travel.

Protection from a full course of VeroRab is expected to last 1-2 years.

To be eligible for the Verorab vaccine, you must be:

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Verorab, including neomycin, polymyxin B or streptomycin

• NOT allergic to latex

• you can be given Rabipur if you or your child are immunocompromised, but you may not be as well-protected against the virus. You will require blood-tests 2 to 4 weeks after immunisation to ensure satisfactory levels of antibodies are present. For this reason if you or your child are immunocompromised, we recommend vaccination through your regular healthcare provider.

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding (unless there is significant chance of you coming into contact with the rabies virus)

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

We would recommend seeing the NHS page on rabies for further information and advice.

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Tick-Borne Encephalitis is an illness spread through tick bites. It can also be spread through raw/unpasteurised milk and dairy products. In most people, the virus causes either no symptoms or only mild flu-like symptoms, however some people will experience severe symptoms which can cause serious illness. For this reason Tick-Borne Encephalitis can be fatal.

We offer Ticovac, which is a vaccine against Tick-Borne Encephalitis. It can be given to adults and adolescents over 16 years of age.

It is recommended that a full course of Ticovac (three vaccines) is completed, with the second dose 1-3 months after the first, and the third dose at 5-12 months after the first.

To be eligible for the Ticovac vaccine, you must be:

• over 16 years of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Ticovac

• NOT allergic to eggs or chicken

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Typhoid Fever is a bacterial infection spread by contact with an infected person’s faeces or urine, or ingested something contaminated with the bacteria. In most people, the virus causes either no symptoms or only mild flu-like symptoms, however some people will experience severe symptoms including diarrhoea and intestinal distress which can cause serious complications. For this reason typhoid fever can be fatal.

We offer Typhim VI, which is a vaccine against typhoid fever. It can be given to adults, adolescents and children over 2 years of age.

Typhim VI is a single-dose vaccine and is expected to offer protection for three years.

It is advised that Typhim VI must be given at least 14 days before potential exposure to typhoid fever.

To be eligible for the Typhim VI vaccine, you must be:

• over 2 years of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Typhim VI

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Typhoid Fever is a bacterial infection spread by contact with an infected person’s faeces or urine, or ingested something contaminated with the bacteria. In most people, the virus causes either no symptoms or only mild flu-like symptoms, however some people will experience severe symptoms including diarrhoea and intestinal distress which can cause serious complications. For this reason typhoid fever can be fatal.

We offer Vivotif gastro-resistant hard capsules, which is a vaccine course against typhoid fever. It can be given to adults, adolescents and children over 5 years of age.

Vivotif is a three-dose oral vaccine with capsules taken every other day, and is expected to offer protection for at least 5 years.

It is advised that Vivotif must be started at least 14 days before potential exposure to typhoid fever.

To be eligible for the Vivotif vaccine, you must be:

• over 5 years of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Vivotif

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.

Please note that a Yellow Fever vaccine passport is required for entry or exit to some countries. At Pharmacy Clinic Edinburgh we are proud to be a registered Yellow Fever Vaccine centre.

If you plan to get a Yellow Fever vaccine, please bring with you your passport, and aim to have the vaccine no less than 10 days before travelling. (We will still vaccinate within this timeframe, however the certificate is not valid until 10 days post-vaccination.)

Yellow Fever is a viral infection spread by bites from infected mosquitoes. In most people, the virus causes either no symptoms or only mild flu-like symptoms, however some people will experience severe symptoms including jaundice; bleeding from the eyes, nose, mouth or stomach; stomach pain and dark wee. These symptoms can present serious complications. For this reason yellow fever can be fatal.

We offer Stamaril, which is a vaccine against yellow fever. It can be given to adults, adolescents and children over 6 months of age.

Stamaril is a single-dose vaccine, and is expected to offer protection for at least 10 years.

It is advised that Stamaril must be given at least 10 days before potential exposure to yellow fever.

To be eligible for the Stamaril vaccine, you must be:

• over 6 months of age

• NOT allergic or sensitive to any of the excipients or ingredients in Stamaril

• NOT allergic to eggs or chicken

• NOT immunocompromised

• NOT taking medicines which could affect your body’s immune response

• NOT pregnant or breastfeeding

• Fit and well, with no current illness or fever

You can find further information about the vaccine in the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet.