Cholera Vaccine in Longridge, Preston
Oral cholera vaccination, considered for aid workers or travellers with limited access to safe water and medical care.
Suitability is assessed before vaccination. Bring your vaccination records.
At a glance
Ask for advice 4 to 6 weeks before you travel, earlier if you can.
Dukoral: two oral doses, one to six weeks apart. Vaxchora: single dose at least 10 days before travel.
Around 2 years (Dukoral)
Previous doses, including combined vaccines, may change what you need.
Oral drink
From £50
per doseDukoral £100 (2 doses) or Vaxchora £100 (single dose) for the full courseBook this vaccinationOr call us on 01772 439054
What is cholera?
Most UK travellers do not need protecting against cholera; it is a low risk for the majority of trips. But if you are heading somewhere with limited access to safe water and medical care, or working in humanitarian aid, an oral cholera vaccine is worth having. We offer two formulations, so you can choose the one that fits your schedule.
Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and is mainly spread through contaminated food or water, occasionally through food handled by someone who is infected. Direct spread from person to person is uncommon. It is not found in the UK, and is mostly found in parts of Africa and Asia in places without a reliable clean water supply.
Who should have the cholera vaccine?
Vaccination is recommended for humanitarian aid workers, and for travellers heading to areas with limited access to safe water and medical care, particularly where there is an ongoing outbreak. We offer it privately for anyone who wants a choice of formulation or would like it alongside their other travel vaccinations.
Who should consider a cholera vaccine?
Your pharmacist confirms what applies to you at your consultation.
For full information, visit the NHS and TravelHealthPro.
Understanding cholera: what you need to know
How the infection spreads and what to look out for, so vaccination sits alongside sensible precautions while you are away.
Key fact
Cholera is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water, mainly in parts of Africa and Asia without a reliable clean water supply. The risk to most travellers is low if food and water hygiene is followed, so the vaccine is only recommended for higher-risk trips.
Recognise the symptoms
Seek urgent medical help if severe watery diarrhoea, vomiting or signs of dehydration develop after time in a cholera-affected area.
Where the cholera vaccine is recommended
These are the destinations we publish guides for where this vaccine is commonly advised. Your itinerary decides what applies.
Cholera Vaccine course and timing
Dukoral: two oral doses, one to six weeks apart. Vaxchora: single dose at least 10 days before travel.
Book this vaccinationLeaving sooner?
It is still worth contacting us. Call with your travel dates so we can discuss what may be possible in the time available.
Dukoral: two oral doses
Two drinks, one to six weeks apart, with nothing to eat or drink for an hour before and after each dose.
Vaxchora: a single oral dose
One drink at least 10 days before you leave, which suits a shorter lead time. Avoid antibiotics for two weeks before and ten days after.
Repeat if you are still at risk
Dukoral protects for around two years. We talk through a repeat dose if you travel to a risk area again.
For full information, visit the NHS and TravelHealthPro.
NHS or private cholera vaccination?
Some travel vaccines are free through a GP surgery after a travel risk assessment. Check that route if it suits your dates, and tell us about anything already arranged so our advice takes it into account.
When the NHS is the right route
Cholera is on the NHS list of free travel vaccines after a GP travel risk assessment, although not every surgery offers it. Ask early if you want to use that route.
Why book privately with us
Suitability and what to expect
Your appointment includes a check of your health and previous vaccines, so the product and schedule are right for you, including for children.
Tell us before your appointment
Your pharmacist will explain whether to vaccinate, adjust the timing or seek further advice. Do not stop prescribed medicines before an appointment.
After your vaccination
Both vaccines are taken as an oral drink rather than an injection. Mild tummy upset, diarrhoea or feeling sick can occur and usually passes quickly. With Dukoral, avoid food and drink for an hour before and after each dose.
Cholera Vaccine cost
Prices are per dose. A follow-up dose is a separate vaccination, so plan for the full course when comparing costs. We confirm the price before anything is given.
From £50
per doseFull course: Dukoral £100 (2 doses) or Vaxchora £100 (single dose)
Follow-up doses are separate vaccinations; the product, your previous doses and the assessment decide the course.
What travellers say about our clinic.
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Cholera Vaccine questions
Practical answers before you book. Anything specific to your trip is covered at your consultation.
Which cholera vaccine should I choose, Dukoral or Vaxchora?
Both protect against cholera and are taken orally rather than by injection. Dukoral needs two doses spaced a week or more apart, so it suits people booking well ahead of travel. Vaxchora is a single dose, useful if your trip is coming up sooner. We will help you choose the right one for your dates at your consultation.
Do I need to avoid anything before or after the vaccine?
Yes, it depends which one you have. With Dukoral, avoid eating or drinking for an hour before and after each dose. With Vaxchora, avoid antibiotics for two weeks before and ten days after. We will go through this with you when you book.
Do I need a GP referral for a private vaccination?
No. You can book directly with us for any of the vaccines on this page. Same-day appointments are usually available, and there is no waiting list.
How much do private vaccinations cost?
Individual vaccines range from £40 to £240, and the price includes your appointment with the pharmacist. Meningitis B is priced separately at £140 per dose (£280 for the two-dose course). Get in touch and we will confirm the exact price for the vaccine you need before you book.
Which vaccines can I get free on the NHS instead?
Several, but only for certain ages or groups. Shingles, for example, is free on the NHS from age 65, and whooping cough is offered in pregnancy. If you are not sure whether you already qualify, ask us when you get in touch and we will always tell you honestly rather than sell you something you could get free elsewhere.
Can children have these vaccines?
For suitable vaccines, yes. We will confirm what is appropriate for your child’s age at the appointment. Some services at the clinic, such as blood tests and ear wax removal, are 16 and over, but vaccination age depends on the specific jab.
Is the private vaccine the same as the NHS one?
Yes. We use the same vaccines used in the NHS programmes, for example Shingrix for shingles and the standard MMR vaccine. The difference is convenience and access, not the vaccine itself.
Do you vaccinate for travel?
Travel vaccines are handled separately because the advice depends on where you are going. See our travel health service for hepatitis A, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, Japanese encephalitis and anti-malarial tablets.
How long does each vaccine last?
It varies by vaccine. MMR gives long-lasting protection after two doses; shingles protection is strong but not lifelong; flu is an annual jab. Our pharmacist will explain what to expect for the vaccine you are having.
Can I get more than one vaccine in the same visit?
Often yes, depending on the vaccines. Tell us what you are after when you book and we will advise whether they can be given together or need spacing out.
Other travel vaccinations
Most trips need more than one vaccine. Compare doses and prices across our full range, all given in clinic on Berry Lane.
View all travel vaccinationsSuitability, availability and the number of doses are confirmed at your consultation.
Your cholera vaccination.
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Travel vaccination advice on Berry Lane, serving Longridge, Preston and the Ribble Valley.
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