Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Staying Healthy on the Road
Antiobiotics, prescription medicine & travel shots in the UK Antiobiotics, prescription medicine & travel shots in the UK
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Staying Healthy on the Road Medical info, e.g. malaria, vaccinations, travel medical tips, medical insurance, where to find a doctor.
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 1 Aug 2005
Shells's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Travelling in Australia
Posts: 175
Antiobiotics, prescription medicine & travel shots in the UK
I am travelling through Eastern Europe in a few weeks and want to get a medicine kit together. I'm happy with a standard one but want to also add in some general antibiotics (for the nasty germs that aren't scared by anything else) and some strong pain killers (cause lets face it, parecetomol can only do so much!). I also need to get all of my shots.

Now (if it were easy, my life would be so boring), I am not registered with a local doctor - and anyone in London will appreciate what a mission that is going to be, so need to get some presciption drugs without going to a local GP.

Is there somewhere (in London) that I can get my shots done and get some top up meds to take with me, without paying massive consultation fees and huge amounts for the travel vaccines??
__________________
If you don't have bugs in your teeth, you haven't been grinning enough!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 2 Aug 2005
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: PRESTON,LANCS,UK
Posts: 5
Hi you could try nhsdirect 0845 4647
for some health information advice,
for immunisations and to find a gp to register with.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 2 Aug 2005
Shells's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Travelling in Australia
Posts: 175
Thanks GSJason, but I was looking for some advise on a good travel clinic, or a practice that I can go to (without having to register because it can be a time comsuming headache).

Any travel clinics that don't cost an arm & a leg that I may also be able to get a prescription for antibiotics and pain meds from?

Thank you!
__________________
If you don't have bugs in your teeth, you haven't been grinning enough!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 2 Aug 2005
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 48
Hi,

Yes you can do this check out MASTA

http://www.masta.org/

They will be able to help.

Yours

Andy
__________________
I came, I saw. I ran for it.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 2 Aug 2005
maria41's Avatar
The franglais-riders
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 1,185
Have you tried "British Airways Travel clinics"? I used it once for jabs and malaria tablets they're good and not too pricey. You still would have to pay the jabs with your GP anyway .... check here:
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...o/public/en_gb


__________________
Maria

www.franglais-riders.com
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 3 Aug 2005
Shells's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Travelling in Australia
Posts: 175
Excellent! Thank you!

I was also looking into going to UCLH (University College London Hospital) to their tropical diseases wing where they have a travel clinic.
MASTA & British Airways look an easier option though.

Ooooh, gonna need a few though - eek!
__________________
If you don't have bugs in your teeth, you haven't been grinning enough!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 22 Aug 2005
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: UK
Posts: 163
You´re right to consider all this but don´t worry about it all too much. Get the jabs butr don´t worry too much about the antibiotics. For one thing they only keep for so long on the road but more importantly you´ll find that most of the countries you´re traveling through have less strick rules on this kind of thing so its easier to pick them up over the counter in bigger cities. A doctors visit if needs bee will cost you next to nothing too. My advice would be to get them as you need them. We´ve been on the road in Central / south America for 18 months now + previous trips round all of Europe and found its just besat to get the stuff as you need it.

Have fun
Chris
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27 2025
Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
CanWest: July 10-13 2025
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21 2025
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 13:37.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top