Travel Vaccination Clinic

Your local travel clinic in Hurworth

Rockliffe Pharmacy’s Travel Clinic offers travel vaccinations and pharmacist advice for people in Darlington, Hurworth, Croft-on-Tees and the surrounding villages.

You can book online and be seen at our pharmacy at Rockliffe Court, without waiting for a GP appointment.

Whether you’re planning a gap year in South East Asia, a safari in Kenya, a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia or a business trip to India, our pharmacists will look at where you’re going, how long you’re staying and what you’ll be doing. They’ll then recommend the vaccinations and medicines you need to travel safely.

Book online in about five minutes: choose your vaccinations, fill in a short health questionnaire, pick a time and pay securely.

Vaccination Exclusion Guide

The following contains important information about your travel vaccinations. You must read this information and be aware of the risks.

1. Absolute Contraindications (All Vaccines)

Severe Anaphylaxis: Confirmed, immediate systemic allergic reaction to a previous dose of the vaccine or any of its specific components or excipients.

2. Exclusion Criteria for Live Travel Vaccines

Immunosuppression: Individuals with severely weakened immune systems due to conditions like HIV, leukaemia, lymphoma, or treatments like high-dose systemic steroids, chemotherapy, or biological therapies.
Pregnancy: Generally avoided due to a theoretical risk to the developing fetus, unless exposure risks are deemed extreme.
Age Restrictions: Very young infants are excluded (e.g., Yellow Fever vaccine is strictly contraindicated in infants under 6 months old).
Thymus Disorder History: Yellow Fever vaccine is completely contraindicated for anyone with a history of thymus dysfunction, thymoma, or a prior thymectomy.

3. Precautions and Temporary Exclusions

Acute Severe Illness: Postponed if the individual has a high fever or acute infection until full recovery.
Older Age (60+): Increased risk of rare, serious adverse effects from Yellow Fever vaccine; requires a tailored clinical risk-benefit assessment.
Egg Allergies: Vaccines grown in chick embryos (e.g., Yellow Fever, Tick-Borne Encephalitis) require careful screening or special environment administration.

Travel Clinic At A Glance

Where? Rockliffe Court, Hurworth Place, Darlington, DL2 2BJ
When? Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm
Who? Adults and children min. age?, with no GP referral needed
What vaccines? 11 travel vaccinations, including Hepatitis A, Typhoid and Rabies
How do I book? Online, or call 01325 722755
When do I book? Ideally 6–8 weeks before you travel

Travel Vaccinations Available in Darlington

Choose one or more vaccinations when you book. If you’re not sure which you need, our pharmacist will advise you at your appointment.