Chiswick Diphtheria Vaccination
£40 per dose
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that remains present in parts of the world, and a booster is recommended for travellers heading to affected regions or whose last vaccination was years ago. Alisha Pharmacy offers this alongside a full pre-travel health check.
Based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4 — GPhC-registered pharmacists.
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What Is Diphtheria?
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that affects the nose and throat, and can cause breathing difficulties, heart problems and nerve damage if untreated. It spreads through respiratory droplets and remains more common in parts of Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and South America.
Do I Need the Diphtheria Vaccine?
A booster is recommended if you are travelling to a region where diphtheria remains common, or if it has been more than 10 years since your last dose. Your pharmacist will check your vaccination history at your consultation.
When Should I Get Vaccinated?
Ideally at least 2 weeks before you travel, to allow protection to build up.
How Many Doses Do I Need?
If you have been vaccinated before, a single booster dose is usually sufficient. If this is your first vaccination or your history is unclear, you may need a fuller course — we will advise after reviewing your records.
Side Effects of the Diphtheria Vaccine
Side effects are usually mild: soreness at the injection site, or feeling generally unwell for a day or two.
Diphtheria Vaccination for Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond & Brentford Patients
As well as patients from Chiswick itself, we regularly see travellers from Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond and Brentford for their pre-travel vaccinations. We're based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4, just off the A4/Chiswick High Road, making us an easy stop whichever of these areas you're travelling from.
Your vaccinating pharmacist
Rajendra Patel, Superintendent Pharmacist
Your diphtheria vaccination will be assessed and administered by Rajendra Patel or another GPhC-registered pharmacist at Alisha Pharmacy. Alisha Pharmacy is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council under premises number 1041405.
What our patients say
Trusted by the Chiswick community
“I’ve been using Alisha pharmacy for 20 years now. I have other pharmacies nearer to my home, but I always use Alisha because Raj and all the rest of the team there are so friendly, professional, knowledgeable, informative and helpful. They obviously really care about what they do. A local gem.”
— P Hall, Google Review
“Raj the pharmacist runs a service of excellence and care to his local community. He and his team go above and beyond and know their community. The standard has always been exemplary. Would be such a tragedy to lose all of this to something impersonal and generic.”
— Harika Basharan, Google Review
What Happens at Your Appointment?
- A short assessment of your travel plans, health history and any previous vaccinations.
- Your diphtheria vaccination administered by a GPhC-registered pharmacist.
- A vaccination record and any relevant advice.
- Aftercare advice and answers to any questions about your travel plans.
How to Prepare
- Bring any previous vaccination records if you have them.
- Let us know about any allergies or ongoing medical conditions.
- Eat something beforehand and stay well hydrated.
- Have your travel itinerary to hand — destinations, dates and activities help us tailor our advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does diphtheria protection last?
A full course or booster typically protects for around 10 years.
Is diphtheria serious?
Yes — it can cause severe breathing problems and other complications, and can be fatal if untreated.
Can children have the diphtheria vaccine?
Yes, we offer it for travel purposes from age 10.
How far in advance do I need to book my Diphtheria Vaccination?
Online booking is available from 2 days ahead, giving us time to prepare your vaccine. If you need it sooner than that, please call us and we will do our best to fit you in.
Do you offer diphtheria vaccine near Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond or Brentford?
Yes — we're easy to reach from Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond and Brentford as well as Chiswick itself. We're based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4, just off the A4/Chiswick High Road — please book ahead where possible, as some vaccines need to be ordered in.
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