Cholera remains endemic in parts of Africa, South Asia, and Latin America and poses a risk to travellers who may encounter contaminated water or food in affected regions. The Priory Pharmacy in York offers the oral cholera vaccine as part of our private travel health service, providing an additional layer of protection for eligible travellers alongside fundamental food and water hygiene precautions.
10 to 15 minutes for each vaccine dose
Private service. Contact The Priory Pharmacy York for current pricing.
Travellers visiting regions with active cholera transmission, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South and South East Asia Humanitarian aid workers, volunteer healthcare workers, or researchers working in cholera-affected areas Individuals travelling to disaster zones or settings with disrupted water and sanitation infrastructure People who require the vaccine for occupational or institutional compliance purposes
The oral cholera vaccine currently available in the UK (Dukoral) provides protection against cholera caused by the most prevalent strain, Vibrio cholerae O1, and also offers some protection against diarrhoea caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), which is a common cause of traveller’s diarrhoea. The vaccine is taken as a drink in two doses, separated by one to six weeks, and should ideally be completed at least one week before potential exposure. It is not a replacement for food and water hygiene measures, which remain the primary defence against cholera. A travel health consultation will assess whether this vaccine is appropriate for your particular itinerary.
A travel health consultation to review your itinerary, accommodation type, and planned activities
Assessment of whether the oral cholera vaccine is appropriate given your specific travel risk profile
Administration of the first dose with clear instructions on how to prepare and take the vaccine correctly
Comprehensive food and water hygiene guidance for your destination alongside the vaccine
No. The cholera vaccine is not recommended for all travellers. It is most relevant for those travelling to high-risk settings, working in humanitarian or healthcare roles, or visiting areas with documented outbreaks. A travel health consultation will help determine whether it is indicated for your trip.
The Dukoral oral vaccine is dissolved in water and consumed as a drink. Each dose is taken in this way, separated by one to six weeks. Food and drink should be avoided for one hour before and one hour after each dose.
No. Vaccination provides an additional layer of protection but does not replace safe hygiene practices. Drinking safe water, avoiding ice, and eating thoroughly cooked food remain the most important safeguards.
No. Cholera vaccination is a private travel health service at The Priory Pharmacy in York
If you are planning travel to a cholera-risk destination, book a travel health consultation at The Priory Pharmacy in York as early as possible, ideally at least six to eight weeks before departure. Contact us to arrange your appointment and discuss the full range of travel health services available.
York is a city with a well-travelled population, and The Priory Pharmacy is well placed to provide expert travel health advice and vaccinations for journeys across the globe. Our travel health consultations are thorough and destination-specific, ensuring that every traveller receives guidance that is genuinely relevant to their itinerary and risk profile. We take travel health seriously and aim to help every patient from York return home safely.
The Priory Pharmacy is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). All services are delivered by qualified, registered professionals in accordance with GPhC standards of conduct, ethics, and performance.
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