Travel vaccines

Travel Vaccinations for USA

Most UK travellers visiting the United States do not require travel-specific vaccinations beyond the routine UK immunisation schedule. There are no health-related entry requirements. However, it is important to ensure routine boosters are up to date, particularly MMR due to recent measles outbreaks. Travellers undertaking hiking, camping or wildlife exposure may benefit from a brief pre-travel health review.

We recommend booking your travel health consultation four to six weeks before departure.

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Recommended vaccines for USA

Final cover is confirmed at consultation. Your itinerary, length of stay, medical history and any previous vaccinations affect what we recommend.

What happens at your appointment

  1. Book your consultation

    Choose a time that suits you. Tell us your destination, travel dates and length of stay.

  2. Talk it through with a pharmacist

    We review your itinerary, medical history and any previous vaccinations, then confirm what you need.

  3. Get vaccinated on the right schedule

    We give the doses with the correct lead time before you travel, and any records or certificates you need.

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Traveller advice

MMR Check

Measles outbreaks have been reported in several US states, including Texas and New Mexico in 2024 and 2025.

Travellers should ensure they have:

  • Two documented doses of MMR vaccine

If vaccination status is uncertain, speak to your GP before travel.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is present in wooded and grassy areas, particularly in the north-east, mid-Atlantic and upper Midwest regions.

Preventative advice includes:

  • Use insect repellent
  • Wear long clothing in forested areas
  • Check for ticks daily after outdoor activity

Rabies and Bat Contact

Rabies is present in US wildlife, including bats, raccoons and skunks.

Any bat contact, even without a visible bite, requires urgent medical assessment due to the risk of unnoticed exposure.

If exposed:

  • Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and clean water for 15 minutes
  • Apply antiseptic if available
  • Attend hospital or A&E immediately

Rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is hospital-only treatment and is not available in UK community pharmacies.

Other Health Risks

West Nile virus circulates seasonally in some states, particularly during warmer months. Standard insect bite avoidance is recommended in affected regions.

Food and water hygiene precautions should be followed as normal.

When to Book

For most US travel itineraries, a short pre-travel consultation four to six weeks before departure is sufficient.

What We Can Supply

Vaccines provided during consultation are subject to current Patient Group Direction (PGD) coverage and stock availability at the time of your appointment.

During your visit we can:

  • Review your routine UK immunisations
  • Provide travel health risk advice
  • Administer any required vaccines where appropriate
  • Refer to an Independent Prescriber if needed

Antimalarials and altitude medication are prescription-only medicines and are not prescribed on site. Where appropriate, we will refer you to an Independent Prescriber, NHS GP or private prescriber.

Our pharmacist-led travel clinic supports travellers from Rochdale, Manchester and across Greater Manchester with pre-travel health checks and advice for travel to the United States.

Our clinic offers free on-site parking, refreshments during your visit and convenient access from across Greater Manchester.

Ready to plan your travel vaccinations?

Tell us your travel date and length of stay, then choose a time. Your destination is pre-filled, and the pharmacist confirms the vaccines you need and schedules the doses with the right lead time.

Further guidance

Last reviewed 28 May 2026 by the Longeva pharmacy team, GPhC-registered pharmacist team.

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