Travel vaccination destination guides

Oceania

A low travel-health-risk destination, where jet lag, sun protection and long-haul flight health are often more relevant than vaccinations.

South Asia

A significant destination for visiting friends and relatives from our Cramlington and Newcastle communities, with health planning that should account for longer stays and rural travel.

Caribbean

One of the more established Caribbean destinations for UK travellers, generally considered a lower-risk long-haul holiday.

South America

From Rio's beaches to Amazon rainforest trips, Brazil's health preparation varies significantly depending on which regions you're visiting.

South East Asia

Often visited alongside Thailand and Vietnam, with Angkor Wat as a highlight — rural travel here carries some specific health considerations worth discussing.

West Africa

A growing winter-sun island destination in the Atlantic, generally lower risk than mainland West Africa but still worth a proper travel-health check.

Central America

A popular destination for wildlife, rainforest and adventure travel, with health preparation that depends heavily on how remote your itinerary is.

Caribbean

A popular all-inclusive Caribbean destination, generally lower risk for resort-based stays with standard travel health precautions still worthwhile.

North Africa

One of the most popular sun and history destinations from the North East, from Red Sea resorts to Nile cruises and Cairo's ancient sites.

West Africa

A popular winter-sun destination from the North East, with malaria prevention among the main preparations for most trips.

West Africa

A common destination for visiting family and heritage travel, requiring comprehensive malaria prevention and thorough preparation.

South Asia

One of the most popular destinations for family visits, business travel and backpacking from the North East — with health preparation needs that vary hugely by region and trip style.

South East Asia

Bali remains one of the most popular long-haul destinations from the North East, alongside wider Indonesia's islands, volcanoes and rainforests.

Caribbean

A well-established Caribbean holiday destination, generally lower risk for resort stays with standard travel health precautions still worthwhile.

East Africa

One of the most popular safari destinations from the North East, combining wildlife holidays with coastal breaks — malaria prevention is a central part of preparation.

South East Asia

A popular stopover and standalone destination, from Kuala Lumpur's cities to Borneo's rainforests — health needs vary a lot between the two.

Central America

One of the most popular long-haul beach destinations from the North East, from Cancun resorts to Mayan ruins and Mexico City.

North Africa

A popular short-haul destination for city breaks, desert trips and Atlas Mountain trekking, generally lower risk than sub-Saharan African destinations.

Oceania

A low travel-health-risk destination popular for adventure travel and visiting family, where flight preparation matters more than vaccinations.

West Africa

A frequent destination for visiting family from our local Nigerian community, requiring thorough preparation including malaria protection.

South Asia

A common destination for visiting family in our North East communities, with health preparation that depends on the region, season and length of stay.

South America

A popular destination for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu, where altitude sickness is often as important to plan for as vaccinations.

South East Asia

A popular island destination for holidays and visiting family, spanning thousands of islands with varying levels of healthcare access.

Middle East

Saudi Arabia requires proof of Meningitis ACWY vaccination for all Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, alongside other health preparation for the physical demands of pilgrimage.

South East Asia

A common stopover before onward South East Asian travel, and a low-risk standalone city-break destination in its own right.

Southern Africa

A popular combination of safari, wine country and coastal cities, with malaria risk concentrated in specific game reserve areas.

South Asia

A growing holiday destination from the North East, popular for its beaches, wildlife and cultural sites, with generally lower health risk than some neighbouring countries.

East Africa

Home to the Serengeti, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar — a hugely varied destination where preparation depends on which of these three very different trips you're taking.

South East Asia

One of the most popular long-haul holiday and backpacking destinations from the North East, from Bangkok's temples to the northern hill country and southern islands.

Middle East & Mediterranean

One of the most visited destinations from the North East for holidays, and increasingly for medical and dental tourism — each bringing different considerations.

East Africa

Known for gorilla trekking and diverse wildlife, with health preparation needs similar to neighbouring East African safari destinations.

Middle East

A popular business, stopover and holiday destination, generally considered low risk with modern healthcare infrastructure.

North America

Generally a low travel-health-risk destination, where the most useful preparation is often making sure routine vaccines are up to date and understanding US healthcare costs.

South East Asia

A popular trip from north to south, from Hanoi and Halong Bay to Ho Chi Minh City, often combined with neighbouring countries on a longer itinerary.

East Africa

Often combined with a Tanzanian safari, Zanzibar's beaches and spice tours carry a similar health profile to the mainland coast.