At a glance
What travellers should know
- Junior doses are available for many travel vaccines
- Children may be at higher risk from dehydration and sun exposure
- Check routine NHS childhood vaccines are up to date before travel
Preparing for family travel
Bring your child's vaccination record to the consultation, allow extra time for multi-dose courses, and pack a basic travel health kit suited to children including rehydration salts and child-appropriate sun protection.
Common questions
Travelling With Children FAQs
Yes — families are welcome to book together, though suitability for each vaccine is always assessed individually for each family member.