Three diseases, one quick shot. Visit our expert Colchester clinic for your DTP booster today.
Quick and simple booking. We guide you through everything before, during, and after your visit.
Choose a time that suits you and book in minutes.
We assess your trip and medical history to confirm suitability.
Revaxis is administered during your appointment.
Get ten years of protection plus helpful health advice.
Polio-endemic country; a booster is recommended if you have not had one in 10 years.
A DTP booster is usually required, especially if overdue on your 10-year schedule.
Country advice can change. Final recommendations are always based on your specific route, travel style, and the latest guidance at the time of your appointment.
Diphtheria is an infection caused by bacteria in the throat and airways. It spread easily with close contact and caused big outbreaks before routine vaccination became the norm.
It spreads by droplets in the air from coughs and sneezes. It is mainly spread through close contact with an infected person in crowded settings.
Symptoms include a sore throat, fever and a thick grey membrane forming on the back of the throat. In severe cases it can block the airway and, without prompt treatment, can become life-threatening.
Tetanus is caused by bacteria found in soil, dust, and animal faeces. Unlike the others, it does not spread between people. It enters the body through cuts, wounds, or puncture injuries.
Tetanus bacteria enter the body through a break in the skin, especially deep puncture wounds, burns or wounds that are contaminated with soil or animal waste. Small wounds can be dangerous in some environments.
The most recognised symptom is stiffness and spasms of muscles, often beginning in the jaw. If left untreated, it can cause severe muscle locking and breathing difficulties.
Polio is a viral infection that causes paralysis in severe cases. It principally affects children but can infect adults lacking immunity and is spread in areas with poor sanitation and low immunisation rates.
Polio is a virus that spreads through contact with the faeces of an infected person or contaminated food and water. In endemic areas the main route is oral-faecal transmission.
Most polio infections are mild or asymptomatic. In a few cases the virus attacks the nervous system, leading to permanent paralysis of limbs or paralysis of the muscles used for breathing.
Revaxis is the routine combined DTP booster for adult and adolescent travellers in the UK. One shot does all three diseases at one sitting.
Revaxis is a single injection that protects adults and children over six against diphtheria, tetanus, and polio. It is recommended if your last booster was over ten years ago or your records are unclear.
Side effects are usually mild and fade within a day or two. You might notice some soreness, redness, or swelling where you had the jab. Serious reactions are rare, and our pharmacist will advise you.
Most adults have not thought about this since school. If your last booster was over 10 years ago, it is worth checking before your next trip.
Booster timing is something most people have not thought about since school. Here is a simple guide to what your history means for your next trip.
Less than 5 years
A booster is not currently recommended.
5 to 10 years
A booster may be advisable depending on destination and risk.
More than 10 years
A booster is recommended before travel to higher-risk destinations.
Unknown or incomplete history
Book a appointment. Your pharmacist will assess what is needed.
Risk affects everyone differently. The importance of the DTP booster depends on where you are going, how long you are staying and what you plan to do.
Travellers to polio-endemic countries
India, Pakistan, and Nigeria are among the countries where polio transmission continues.
Adventure and remote travellers
Long-stay travellers
Aid and humanitarian workers
Adults with lapsed boosters
The booster gives you a strong foundation. These practical steps keep your risk low throughout your trip.
Every appointment is led by a pharmacist who has spent a career doing this.
Mandeep Sandhu has been a pharmacist since 2006, qualifying at Aberdeen. Travel health has been the real focus of his career. He has an independent prescriber qualification with yellow fever accreditation and NaTHNaC training and has spent over a decade helping people travel safely.
He is a keen traveller himself and understands that no two trips are the same. Every patient receives the time and advice that their trip actually needs.
Qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC
Authorised to prescribe and supply travel medications independently
Certified to administer the yellow fever vaccine and issue the ICVP certificate
Travel health training aligned with UK national guidance
Colchester Travel Clinic is easy to reach with free on-site parking and appointments available six days a week.
We’re an independent, pharmacist-led clinic where you’re seen by the same team from first appointment to final vaccine no transfers, no chase.
Before recommending anything, Mandeep goes through your full itinerary, not just the country you are going to.
Childhood vaccinations give you your primary course, but booster protection fades over time. If your last dose was more than 10 years ago, a booster is recommended before travel to higher-risk destinations.
The vaccine you received as a child was part of your primary course. Revaxis is a booster, not a repeat of the full course, and is given as a single injection.
Yes. Revaxis is suitable for adults and children aged 6 and over. It is not recommended for children under 6.
Protection against diphtheria and tetanus lasts up to 10 years. Your pharmacist will advise on timing for your next booster based on your full vaccination history.
There is a £20 appointment fee, which is waived when vaccination is supplied at the same appointment.
Booking your appointment is quick and easy. We guide you through each step so you know exactly what to expect.
Securing your DTP vaccine is quick and simple. Book online, attend your appointment, and leave fully protected for your travels.
