United Kingdom
The UK is an island country off the north-west coast of Europe, covering 244,000 sq. km. It comprises Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and Northern Ireland. Great Britain can be divided from north-east to south-west into a highland zone and a lowland zone. The most mountainous area is the Highlands of Scotland (highest peak, Ben Nevis). To the west of the north-west Highlands are the Hebrides, and to the north-east are the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Wales is also mountainous. The lowland zone of England forms a wide, fertile plain across the middle of the country, and parts of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire are below sea level (the Fenlands). Northern Ireland is located west of Great Britain and is home to Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles.
The climate is generally temperate. The Gulf Stream keeps the temperatures mild, especially along the west coast, where it is usually wetter and slightly warmer. Rainfall is slightly seasonal, with most falling between September and January. The south of the country is warmer than the north. London temperatures vary between 2°C in January and 24°C in July.
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Pre-travel Preparation Will Help Protect Your Health While You Are Away
Pre-travel preparation will help keep you safe and healthy while you are away. Please consult the Travel Doctor-TMVC before you travel overseas. We will provide specific recommendations tailored to your itinerary. Our doctors will assess and advise you on your risks, and recommend appropriate vaccination and medication to minimise your risk of becoming seriously unwell on your trip.
Vaccination Recommendations/Requirements
Before you travel, make sure that you are up to date on all routine vaccines recommended for you based on your age and underlying risk profile.
These include:
- Chickenpox (Varicella): either previous disease or vaccination
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Hepatitis B
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR): travellers born during or after 1966 are recommended to have received two vaccinations previously
- Meningococcal ACWY
- Polio: per childhood schedule
- SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Additional vaccines may be required or recommended for this destination. This will vary depending on your medical history, prior immunisations, length of travel, season of travel, itinerary and other relevant factors.
Common Medical Conditions
It is recommended to carry a traveller’s medical kit for the self-treatment of common traveller’s ailments such as respiratory or gastric infections.
Health Risks
The following diseases are known to occur in the area:
Disclaimer: The following information is intended as a guide only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
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