👶 Visiting a Newborn Overseas? Get Protected with the Whooping Cough Vaccine
- Planning to travel abroad to meet a newborn? If you’re heading to places like Australia, New Zealand, or the USA, check your whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination status.
- Adults can unknowingly carry and spread whooping cough to babies too young to be fully vaccinated.
- Some countries strongly advise or require vaccination for anyone visiting infants under 6 months old.
💉 Who Should Get Vaccinated?
At Cheltenham Travel Clinic, we recommend the whooping cough booster for:
- Adults who haven’t had a Tdap booster in the past 10 years
- Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and close contacts of young babies
- Travellers heading to countries where updated pertussis protection is recommended
- Pregnant women between 16–32 weeks, to pass immunity to the baby
- Nannies, carers, or visitors staying with families with newborns
Even previous infection or childhood vaccines may no longer protect you — a booster is key before travel.
✅ Is the Vaccine Safe?
Yes — it’s very well tolerated:
- Common side effects: slight soreness at the injection site, tiredness, or mild fever
- Symptoms typically last less than 48 hours
- Our clinical team will assess your health and answer all your questions beforehand
- Full aftercare guidance is provided post-vaccine
💷 Pricing and Course
- 💉 Only 1 dose required for complete protection
- 💰 £90 per dose / full course
🧳 Why Choose a Travel Health Consultation?
A travel health consultation helps ensure:
- All your vaccinations are up to date
- You receive tailored advice for your destination and planned activities
- Time to schedule catch-ups or boosters
- Peace of mind before your trip
Same-day appointments available — delivered by experienced professionals in travel medicine.
🌍 More Than Just Pertussis Protection
Cheltenham Travel Clinic offers a full suite of travel health services:
- Hepatitis A and B
- Typhoid, cholera, and polio boosters
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- Chickenpox and shingles vaccines
- Yellow Fever, Rabies, and Japanese Encephalitis
- Malaria prevention (tablets and advice)
📍 Trusted Travel Health Experts in Cheltenham
We proudly serve patients across:
- Cheltenham, Bishops Cleeve, Gloucester
- Prestbury, Charlton Kings, Winchcombe, Cirencester
Whether you’re visiting loved ones or heading off on a big adventure, we offer clear, friendly travel health advice tailored to your needs.
📆 Book Your Whooping Cough Vaccine Today
Planning your trip soon? Don’t leave it too late:
📍 Visit Cheltenham Travel Clinic – inside Wymans Brook Pharmacy & James Pharmacy
📞 Call to book now
🖥️ Book online
🛡️ Protect yourself — and the new baby you’re visiting. Let Cheltenham Travel Clinic prepare you for safe, confident travel.
