No GP referral required, mandatory for Hajj and Umrah, and strongly recommended for high-risk destinations.
(Nimenrix / Menveo / MenQuadfi)
Your pharmacist handles the entire appointment, vaccination and any certificate needed in one simple appointment.
No referrals needed; select a time and confirm online.
A single quick injection; most appointments take around 20 minutes.
Recommendations are subject to change. Your pharmacist will give you the latest advice at your appointment.
A fast-moving bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and septicaemia, which can kill within hours of first symptoms.
This bacteria spreads through close contact, like coughing, sneezing, or talking to someone infected. People can carry it without symptoms. It spreads easily in crowded, busy places like large gatherings.
Symptoms start like the flu, with high fever, headache, stiff neck, and vomiting. Watch for a rash that doesn’t fade when pressed. Seek urgent medical help if these occur.
Three MenACWY vaccines are offered at our clinics, all covering four serogroups with a single dose.
MenQuadfi is another option in our range. During your visit, your pharmacist will help you choose the best vaccine based on your specific health history and age.
Menveo is a single-injection vaccine for adults and children over two. It works just like Nimenrix, protecting against four common types of meningitis with similar effectiveness.
Nimenrix is a single-dose vaccine for adults and children over two. It protects against four types of meningitis for up to five years. Your pharmacist will check if it’s right for you.
Vaccine side effects are usually mild and quick to fade. You might feel some soreness at the injection site, a mild fever, headache, or tiredness for a day or two.
Hajj and Umrah pilgrims must have the MenACWY vaccine, and it is highly recommended for travellers to high-risk areas.
Recommendations confirmed at appointment based on your health history and latest TravelHealthPro guidance.
Anyone can get meningococcal disease, but destination, health status, and trip type significantly affect your personal risk level.
Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
Mass gathering at pilgrimage sites creates ideal conditions for rapid transmission of meningococcal bacteria.
Travellers to the Sub-Saharan meningitis belt
Serogroup A disease is endemic across this region, with peak transmission during the dry season.
Students in shared accommodation abroad
Close-contact living environments are well-documented risk settings for meningococcal transmission.
Travellers attending large festivals or events
Crowded, close-contact settings accelerate airborne transmission significantly.
Those with asplenia or complement deficiency
These conditions hinder the body’s defense against meningococcus. Consult a specialist for scheduling before booking your appointment.
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.
You know exactly what you are paying for before your appointment. No surprises at the desk.
Yes. Saudi Arabia requires pilgrims to provide a MenACWY vaccination certificate. Issued at your appointment, it must be dated at least 10 days before arrival and remains valid for 5 years.
Individuals aged 10–25 or first-year university students under 25 who haven’t previously received it may be eligible via their GP. Verify your NHS entitlement before booking privately.
No. It only covers serogroups A, C, W, and Y. Meningitis B requires a separate vaccine, which is available at our clinic privately.
Nimenrix and Menveo are offered for adults and children from age 2. Your pharmacist will select the appropriate vaccine during your consultation.
Protection lasts up to 5 years. If you are travelling again after this period or have ongoing exposure risk, a booster dose is recommended.
Booking your appointment is quick and easy. We guide you through each step so you know exactly what to expect.
Travelling to Sub-Saharan Africa, attending Hajj, or needing a booster? Our MenACWY vaccination requires just one quick appointment. Book online now for expert protection.
