The following vaccines are available and are covered by the NHS; no charge is applicable:

• Polio/diphtheria/tetanus
• Hepatitis A (currently unavailable globally)
• Typhoid

Malaria treatment can be bought over the counter or via private prescription.

The following can be bought from a pharmacy:

• Chloroquine (start one week prior to travel)
• Proguanil (start one week prior to travel)
• Chloroquine and Proguanil (start one week prior to travel)

The following malaria medication requires a private prescription from your GP. A charge for this will be applicable and you will be required to pay for the medication:

• Mefloquine (start 2-3 weeks prior to travel)
• Malarone (start 1-2 days prior to travel)
• Doxycycline (start 1-2 days prior to travel)