Tropical Virus Protection
Chikungunya Vaccine UK: New Protection for Caribbean & Asian Travel
Be protected against the crippling joint pain of Chikungunya fever with the new single-dose vaccine (Vimkunya®). This is a crucial addition to your travel health plan for trips to the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and Asia where outbreaks are common.
Daytime Mosquito Defence
Get the Chikungunya Vaccine: Preventing Debilitating Joint Pain on Holiday
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne virus causing sudden fever and severe, often long-lasting, joint pain. With no specific treatment, vaccination is the best preventative measure. We offer the safe, single-dose vaccine to simplify your preparation for high-risk tropical travel.
Vaccination Overview
What Your Chikungunya Vaccination Appointment Includes
We provide the newest, single-dose vaccine and comprehensive risk management guidance:
- A clinical risk assessment based on your specific itinerary (e.g., Caribbean winter season, rural Asia).
- Administration of the single-dose Chikungunya vaccine (Vimkunya®), licensed for adults and adolescents aged 12+.
- Advice on the vaccine's protective efficacy and duration (at least one year).
- Guidance on effective avoidance measures, as the transmitting mosquito is active during the day.
- Counselling on recognising the symptoms of severe joint pain that may persist for months.
The single-dose vaccine is a major convenience for securing protection quickly.
Patient Suitability
Who Needs the Chikungunya Vaccine for Travel
This vaccine is recommended for travellers with high exposure risk in endemic areas, including:
- Holidaymakers, business travellers, and expats visiting the Caribbean, Indian Ocean islands, Africa, and parts of Asia and the Americas.
- Individuals travelling to areas with current or recent outbreaks, often during the monsoon or wet seasons.
- Travellers planning long-term stays, fieldwork, or extensive outdoor activity in rural zones.
- Older adults and those with underlying health conditions, who are at risk of more severe, prolonged joint symptoms.
- Anyone visiting friends or relatives in affected regions (VFR travel).
Don't risk debilitating joint pain; secure your protection before you travel.
Appointment Experience
What to Expect When Receiving Your Chikungunya Vaccine
Our service is fast, convenient, and designed for last-minute travellers:
- Book Your Consultation: Schedule your appointment at least two weeks before your departure date for protection to develop.
- Health Screening: Our clinician will review your medical history and confirm your risk and suitability for the single-dose vaccine.
- Vaccine Administration: The single-dose injection is administered into the muscle of your upper arm.
- Advice Handover: You receive comprehensive advice on the virus, avoidance, and how to manage symptoms if they occur.
Get your simple, single-dose Chikungunya protection with us today.
FAQs
Find helpful answers about private GP appointments, pricing, travel vaccines and health services across our UK clinics.
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You can book an appointment online in just a few clicks by selecting your service, choosing a clinic location, and picking a time that suits you. Same-day appointments are often available. You can also call or WhatsApp Regent Street Clinic™ for advice before booking if you’re unsure which service you need.
Yes. Regent Street Clinic™ specialises in same-day private appointments across many of our services, including Private GP, Sexual Health, Travel Medicine, and Aesthetics. Availability may vary by clinic and service, but we always aim to offer fast access to care.
Pricing varies depending on the service, treatment, and any additional tests required. Regent Street Clinic™ is committed to transparent pricing, and fees are clearly shown online or explained before your appointment. You can view full pricing on our Fees page or speak to our team for guidance.
Absolutely. All consultations at Regent Street Clinic™ are provided by fully qualified doctors, nurses, and prescribing clinicians who are registered with the appropriate UK professional bodies. Our clinics have been delivering trusted private healthcare since 1998.