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Travel Clinics NHS Lothian | Our Services

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NHS Lothian Travel Clinics

Our specialist travel clinics can provide you with information, vaccination and medication tailored to your trip.

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NHS Lothian Travel Clinics – Increased Service Demand

We are experiencing an increased demand for NHS travel clinic services in 2025. Our 5 clinics across Lothian are regularly fully booked around 5 weeks in advance.

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Travel Clinic with Children

Travel with children whether by necessity, or for leisure can be supported by our travel clinic

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Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV)

Chikungunya infection is typically self-limiting, most people recovering within 1-2 weeks. However, the joint pain can be severe and, in some cases, may persist for months or even years. While deaths from chikungunya are rare, the disease can lead to long-term disability in some individuals.

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NHS Lothian Travel Clinics.

The past 20 years have seen a huge increase in global tourist travel. This has also been associated with a rise in travel-related illness, which underlines the importance of travellers getting individually tailored advice to protect their health.

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Get Travel Advice for Your Trip.

Before you consult a travel medicine specialist you can get information about your destination country, any vaccines required or recommended, malaria and health information.