Cholera Vaccine
The cholera vaccine is given in 2 doses and is recommended for patients travelling to areas with poor sanitation,
What is Cholera?
Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection. If not treated quickly it can kill healthy adults within hours. The disease is characterised in its most severe form by a sudden onset of acute watery diarrhoea that can lead to death by severe dehydration and even kidney failure.
The extremely short incubation period of just two hours to five days – enhances the potentially explosive pattern of outbreaks, as the number of cases can rise very quickly. Cholera is an extremely virulent disease that affects both children and adults.
Where can I get it?
Cholera is frequently found in parts of Africa, Asia and Central America. It’s also located in areas where there has been a natural disaster, war-torn regions where the medical infrastructure has broken down and in particularly poor, crowded places.
Popular affected travel locations include
- Asia
- Africa
- Latin America
- India
- The Middle East
Travelling abroad and not sure if you're at risk?
If you’re unsure about the vaccine, have any questions or want to find out what vaccines you need. We’re here to help, book your appointment online or call us on 0208 393 1000.
Top Tips for protecting against Cholera
Drink & Use Safe Water –
- Bottled water with unbroken seals and canned/bottled carbonated beverages are safe to drink and use.
- Use safe water to brush your teeth, wash and prepare food, and to make ice.
Wash Your Hands Often With Soap & Water –
- Before you eat or prepare food
- Before feeding your children
- After using the latrine or toilet
Get Your Cholera Vaccination at Orion Pharmacy
We all love a good adventure and travelling to exotic locales makes life all the more exciting. But the last thing you should do is start off on your journey unprepared and unprotected from disease and illness. That is a surefire way to ruin a holiday.
If you will be travelling in the tropics where Cholera outbreaks are common — particularly in Africa, India, Asia, Central and South America, or the Middle East — you should consider getting the protection of the Cholera Vaccine.
Orion Pharmacy Travel Clinic provides all travel vaccinations (including Cholera), antimalarial medication, and the most current travel health info that will keep you safe and healthy. We are conveniently located in Epsom, servicing areas Banstead, Sutton, Stoneleigh, Cheam, Chessington, and Worcester Park. Schedule your free consultation today!
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We all love a fun adventure, and traveling to exciting places makes life more thrilling. But it’s really important to be prepared and protect yourself from diseases before you go on your trip. If you don’t, you might end up ruining your holiday.
If you’re planning to visit tropical areas where Cholera is more common—like parts of Africa, India, Asia, Central and South America, or the Middle East—it’s a good idea to get the Cholera Vaccine.
Orion Pharmacy and Travel Clinic offers all the travel vaccinations you need, including the Cholera Vaccine, along with medication for malaria and the latest travel health tips to keep you safe and healthy. If you’d like to book a consultation fill in the form and we’ll be in touch!