6 Things To Do Before Traveling Abroad

It is insufficient to have a strong immune system. It must be nurtured, protected, and kept safe from dangerous diseases. If you are planning to travel abroad, you must be vaccinated in accordance with the country you will be visiting. If you're traveling to Africa, Central America, or South America, for example, you'll need the yellow fever vaccine, which you can get from our Twickenham vaccination center.

Before leaving the UK, it is critical that you are aware of all the necessary parameters. If you are not, our Travel Vaccination Centre in Twickenham is just a phone call away. Residents in and around Twickenham can get a variety of travel vaccinations, including Meningitis, Yellow Fever, Anti-Malarias, and more.

The type of travel vaccination you need will ultimately be determined by your travel destination, which we can help you with during a consultation.

Because of our pharmacy's convenient location, residents of Twickenham can easily access our travel vaccination clinic.

So, if you're planning a trip soon, come to Maple Leaf Pharmacy's Travel Vaccination Clinic first for all your travel vaccination needs. We recommend that all customers visit at least two months before their trip, as some immunisations require a booster shot, while others must be taken months ahead of time.

1. Check the COVID entry requirements

This is one of the most important things to think about before going abroad. Imagine being turned down at the immigration counter! Check the entry requirements of the country you're flying to before you leave. If you are traveling from a high-risk country, some destinations may require you to quarantine. Others may waive quarantine if you have been vaccinated, can demonstrate that you have recently recovered from Covid-19, or can provide a negative test.

Remember to include your home country. The UK anticipates that you will be quarantined upon your return. Depending on where you've been, you may have to stay in a hotel on your own dime.

2. Assess the expiration dates on all of your documents

In addition to your passport, keep track of the expiration dates of your driver's license, IDs, bank cards, and other documents. Even if it'll be valid for a few months after you return, it's not a bad idea to renew now.

Documents can take several weeks to arrive depending on workload. Also, don't count on your mail service to arrive on time.

3. Vaccination against the flu

Vaccinations are administered from September to March. A vaccine given in the autumn will protect you through the winter and spring. The vaccine takes about 14 days to take effect. The flu vaccine provides 60 to 70% protection. Some people still get the flu after getting vaccinated, though it is usually milder.

4. Check your medications

If you need medication, make sure you have enough for the duration of your trip. Luggage can go missing, so leave it at home. Bring your medications with you. Make sure your medication is in its original packaging and that you have a copy of your prescription with you, as some medications are regulated differently in other countries.

Also, if you are undergoing any kind of special treatment, bring a scanned copy of your records or a letter from your doctor outlining your treatment.

5. Purchase travel insurance

Your credit card and insurance policies may provide some travel-related benefits, but they do not cover everything. Travel insurance can protect your trip investment and is relatively inexpensive.

Nobody anticipates bad things happening, but they do. Travel insurance protects you if your trip is canceled, you require medical attention, you experience a travel delay, or you face an unexpected family crisis.

6. Durable Travel Bag

Your preferred travel bag will depend on your travel style and the length of your trip. But always prefer a traditional backpack. You can get a large one for months on the road or a smaller one for a short trip.

But, because you'll be relying on it every day while traveling, make sure it's comfortable and sturdy. If you prefer a rolling suitcase, go ahead and use it.