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With a wide array of natural beauty to explore, Peru is a popular destination. A place of great history, Peru has something to offer everyone. A day can be spent hiking dunes, sunning on beach or walking through ancient ruins.
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Travel Vaccination Clinic

At Village Pharmacy We’ve Got You Covered!

When you’re preparing for travelling abroad for a holiday, getting sick is probably isn’t even on your radar. Just like any country in the world, there are certain factors that can cause sickness and infection while travelling, including mosquito-transmitted diseases, food-related illnesses, and even altitude.

The best way to protect yourself is to get travel vaccinations to help prevent life-threatening diseases. With 12 Village Pharmacy travel clinics servicing southeast London, it’s easy to get your travel vaccinations for Peru in Woolwich or at any of our other branches.

Village Pharmacy is here to help keep you healthy at home and abroad. Book your appointment online today!

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Essential Vaccines

When travelling to your destination

Vaccine

Schedule Primary Course

Hepatitis A

0, 6-12M*

Diphtheria Tetanus / Polio

0 (Single dose) then 10yrs

Typhoid

0 (Single dose) then 3YRS

Recommended Vaccines

When travelling to your destination

Vaccine

Schedule Primary Course

Hepatitis B

0, 1-12M

Diphtheria Tetanus / Polio

0 (Single dose) then 10yrs

Typhoid

0 (Single dose) then 3YRS

*Recommended but not always necessary

Essential Vaccines Information

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is an infection in the liver caused through exposure to faecal matter by oral means. Vaccination against Hepatitis A is offered to people who are eligible.

Tetanus

Rare to find in the UK due to mass immunisation, but certain countries and continents have been known to still carry the disease, such as Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi (derived from salmonella food poisoning) that goes on to affect many vital organs.

Visiting Peru

When is the best time to visit?

The equator runs through Uganda making the climate is very warm. The average annual temperature is in the high 70’s. Nights can get chilly with temperatures reaching the mid-50’s.

Machu Picchu

La Merced

AREQUIPA

Other Highlights

India attracts visitors around the world in a quest for spirituality and self discovery. Every major religion throughout the globe can be found in India, which serves to nourish its different faiths, living in relative harmony.
CAJAMARCA

CAJAMARCA

CHOQUEQUIRAO

CHOQUEQUIRAO

OXAPAMPA

OXAPAMPA

HUARAZ

HUARAZ

Village Pharmacy - Travel Health Experts You Can Rely On

At Village Pharmacy, we recommend you book a consultation at any of our London travel clinics with one of our travel health specialists to determine which travel vaccinations and medications you will need.

This will depend on:

• Which areas you will be visiting in Peru, and for how long.
• Your health and family history of health-related conditions
• What type of accommodations you will be staying in.

Schedule an appointment today to get your travel vaccinations for Peru in Abbey Wood at Village Pharmacy!

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Protecting you and your family whilst you're abroad

Visit Village Pharmacy for Convenient Vaccination Services in London

Recommended Vaccinations for Travellers Visiting Peru

Here is a general list of essential and recommended travel vaccinations for Peru.

Essential travel vaccinations:

• Hepatitis A
• Typhoid
• Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Polio

Recommended travel vaccinations:

• Hepatitis B
• Rabies
• Yellow Fever

Depending on what area of Peru you will be visiting will determine which vaccines will be most beneficial for you to prevent during your travels.
Book a consultation at Village Pharmacy for advice about available travel vaccination for Peru in Eltham, Charlton, Woolwich, Greenwich, Abbey Wood, Plumstead, Lewisham, Thamesmead, Canary Wharf, Bexley, and Bromley.

The Benefits of Travel Vaccinations
Vaccinations are the most effective way to protect yourself from infectious viral and bacterial diseases and prevent travel illnesses. Getting vaccinated can give you the peace of mind you need to know that you are protected from local diseases so you can enjoy your travels in Peru without the stress of getting sick.
Village Pharmacy Travel Clinics Servicing Southeast London

To get travel vaccinations for Peru in Bexley, book an appointment online to schedule a convenient time to visit our Village Pharmacy Travel Clinic.

You can also search for travel vaccination services near me to find the Village Pharmacy branch closest to you.

FAQs

Want to know about the Travel Vaccinations?

The NHS recommends the following vaccinations for Peru: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-tetanus-polio DTaP, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, COVID-19, and influenza.

The risk of getting an infectious disease in Peru is very high in most areas of the country. Common diseases include malaria, yellow fever, hepatitis A, typhoid fever, dengue fever, and waterborne bacterial diseases.

While travelling in Peru, it is highly recommended that you drink only bottled, boiled, or treated drinking water.

Peru is a popular destination for hiking, most of which is at high altitudes which can be hard on the body. Travellers should take care to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) by taking time to acclimatise properly and taking altitude sickness medication.

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