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Travel vaccinations: a 6-week countdown checklist
Planning a trip? Here's the simple week-by-week plan for getting fully protected before you fly.
30 May 2026 · 6 min read
Travel vaccines work best when given in advance. We recommend booking your travel consultation at least 6 weeks before you fly - here's why.
6 weeks out
Book your consultation. Bring your itinerary and any record of past vaccinations.
4 weeks out
First doses of multi-dose schedules (Hepatitis B, Rabies) start here.
1 week out
Final boosters, anti-malarial prescriptions and travel pack with country-specific advice.
