Cholera Vaccine in London
Cholera vaccine is not needed for most holiday travel
Cholera vaccination is not a standard recommendation for most travellers. It is usually discussed for aid workers, healthcare volunteers, those working in refugee or disaster settings, and some travellers to areas with active outbreaks.
Cholera vaccination is not a standard recommendation for most travellers. It is usually discussed for aid workers, healthcare volunteers, those working in refugee or disaster settings, and some travellers to areas with active outbreaks.
A waterborne illness that causes severe dehydration
Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and is spread through contaminated water and food. It causes profuse watery diarrhoea and vomiting which can lead to rapid and severe dehydration. Without treatment, severe cases can be fatal within hours.
Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and is spread through contaminated water and food. It causes profuse watery diarrhoea and vomiting which can lead to rapid and severe dehydration. Without treatment, severe cases can be fatal within hours.
Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and is spread through contaminated water and food. It causes profuse watery diarrhoea and vomiting which can lead to rapid and severe dehydration. Without treatment, severe cases can be fatal within hours.
Who is the cholera vaccine recommended for
The cholera vaccine used in the UK is an oral vaccine. It is most often recommended for aid workers, medical and humanitarian volunteers, those working in camps or disaster zones, and travellers to areas with active cholera outbreaks where access to safe water is limited.
The cholera vaccine used in the UK is an oral vaccine. It is most often recommended for aid workers, medical and humanitarian volunteers, those working in camps or disaster zones, and travellers to areas with active cholera outbreaks where access to safe water is limited.
The cholera vaccine used in the UK is an oral vaccine. It is most often recommended for aid workers, medical and humanitarian volunteers, those working in camps or disaster zones, and travellers to areas with active cholera outbreaks where access to safe water is limited.
Who is the cholera vaccine recommended for
For most travellers, careful food and water hygiene is the most effective protection against cholera. Drink bottled or boiled water, avoid ice, eat freshly cooked food and wash hands frequently.
For most travellers, careful food and water hygiene is the most effective protection against cholera. Drink bottled or boiled water, avoid ice, eat freshly cooked food and wash hands frequently.
For most travellers, careful food and water hygiene is the most effective protection against cholera. Drink bottled or boiled water, avoid ice, eat freshly cooked food and wash hands frequently.
Book if your work or route puts you at higher risk
If you are planning aid work, medical volunteering, or travel to an area with a current outbreak, book an appointment at City Of London Clinic to discuss whether cholera vaccination is appropriate for your trip.
If you are planning aid work, medical volunteering, or travel to an area with a current outbreak, book an appointment at City Of London Clinic to discuss whether cholera vaccination is appropriate for your trip.
If you are planning aid work, medical volunteering, or travel to an area with a current outbreak, book an appointment at City Of London Clinic to discuss whether cholera vaccination is appropriate for your trip.
FAQ
Travel Health FAQs
Find clear answers to the most common travel health and malaria prevention questions.
Find clear answers to the most common travel health and malaria prevention questions.
Do I need a cholera vaccine for travel to Asia or Africa?
Not routinely. The vaccine is mainly recommended for aid workers, healthcare volunteers and travellers going to areas with active outbreaks or limited safe water access.
How is the cholera vaccine taken?
How long does the cholera vaccine last?
Can the cholera vaccine be taken with other travel vaccines?
What should I do if I develop diarrhoea while travelling?
Do I need a cholera vaccine for travel to Asia or Africa?
Not routinely. The vaccine is mainly recommended for aid workers, healthcare volunteers and travellers going to areas with active outbreaks or limited safe water access.
How is the cholera vaccine taken?
How long does the cholera vaccine last?
Can the cholera vaccine be taken with other travel vaccines?
What should I do if I develop diarrhoea while travelling?