BHI Travel Health Cork
Business Health Ireland FAQs
What does a pre-travel health consultation involve?
A pre-travel health consultation is a risk-based health assessment to manage the potential risks associate with your trip. Topics covered include:
- food and waterborne infections
- mosquito and insect prevention
- malaria
- sun protection
- long-haul flight
- sexually transmitted diseases
- rabies
- vaccines required for your trip
During your consultation we can also discuss any other concerns that you may have regarding your trip.
Why attend a specialist-led travel health centre?
BHI's friendly clinical staff are well trained and experienced in travel medicine. BHI has a wide range of vaccines in stock so there's no waiting time.
BHI is also an associate clinic of TMB, which allows us to access latest travel health news, hence providing an updated travel consultation.
What vaccines do I need for my trip?
Vaccination involves administering a vaccine to trigger a protective immune response, which offers the vaccinated individual protection against certain infectious diseases. Although vaccines do not offer 100% protection to all recipients, they are highly effective in preventing diseases in the vaccinated individuals. Vaccines are generally very safe.
The types or numbers of vaccines that are required vary for different travellers. It depends on the health status of the traveller, the destinations, the duration of travel and the activities the travelers will be engaging in during their trips.
Please contact us to discuss your vaccine requirements.
When do I need to attend?
Ideally at least four to six weeks before travel. However, those who are about to travel imminently should still seek travel health advice as soon as possible.
How many visits are required for my vaccines?
The number of visits depend on the vaccine(s) you receive. Some vaccines may need more than one dose to be effective. Contact usto discuss your requirements.
Are there any side effects to the vaccines?
The modern vaccines are generally very safe. Some people may experience mild adverse effects. More serious side effects are uncommon. Please contact us if you have any concerns.
An associate member of the
Tropical Medical Bureau
An HSE-approved Yellow Fever vaccination centre
An associate clinic of the
Travel Medicine Society of Ireland