Why London Travel Clinic?
Hitchin Travel Clinic, formerly Vaccination UK, is part of London Travel Clinic, a CityDoc company, and provides private healthcare to Hitchin, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
- The clinic is based in Hitchin town centre, located next to a car park and easily accessible from Hitchin Station plus all major bus routes.
- We offer individual consultations for travel and general vaccinations and have the full range of vaccines in stock.
- You can check live appointment availability online when you book or speak to our friendly staff to find an appointment that suits you.
Travel Vaccinations Available
During your appointment, the nurse takes you through your individual consultation and recommends suitable vaccines depending on your destination and medical history. Common travel jabs include:
- Yellow Fever – Transmitted by mosquitoes and potentially lethal, it can be prevented through a single vaccine that provides lifelong protection.
- Japanese Encephalitis – A potentially fatal viral infection affecting the brain, transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
- Rabies – A deadly viral infection affecting the nervous system, transmitted through bites.
- Hepatitis A – A contagious virus, spread through contaminated food and water, that can lead to chronic liver disease and, in severe cases, death.
- Typhoid – A highly contagious bacterial infection resulting from inadequate hygiene practices and the consumption of contaminated water.
Clinic Opening Times
Mon: 9:00 to 18:00
Tue: 9:00 to 17:00
Wed: 10:00 to 18:00
Thu: 10:00 to 19:00
Fri: 9:45 to 16:30
Sat: 9:00 to 14:00
Find us in Hitchin
Clinic address
Our Hitchin clinic is based in the heart of Hitchin town centre. It is conveniently located next to the large car park in Portmill Lane and is easily accessible from Hitchin Station plus all major bus routes. The entrance can be found on the cut-through from Portmill Lane to Hermitage Road and the clinic is situated on the ground floor. The clinic address is 5 Portmill Lane, Hitchin SG5 1DJ, United Kingdom.
Public transport
Hitchin Station is served by Great Northern and Thameslink with frequent trains between London, Brighton, Cambridge and Peterborough. The clinic is a 10-minute walk from the station.
Buses 9B, 9C, 9D, 80, 89, 97, 98, 100, 101 and 102 stop at Hermitage Road. Further bus routes 386 and 635 stop at St Mary’s Square.
Car & Parking
Follow the B656 into Hitchin town centre and turn into Portmill Lane. There is a large car park opposite the clinic.
Accessibility
We have limited accessibility at the clinic as there is a step outside the front door. We are happy to assist you to the best of our ability.
History of the Clinic
Hitchin Travel Clinic was formerly Vaccination UK and has been serving Hitchin, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire since the late 90s. The clinic is now part of London Travel Clinic and CityDoc who are headquartered in Hitchin right next to the clinic.
Our clinic has a team of specialist travel nurses who run the consultations with you and administer the vaccines. We also have a team of receptionists who will look after you before and after the appointment.
We provide the full range of travel vaccines for example to protect against Rabies, Dengue Fever, Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio. We are a registered Yellow Fever clinic. We also provide Sexual Health services such as HIV, chlamydia or gonorrhoea testing. We also administer general vaccinations, for example Chicken pox, Shingles or Whooping cough.
Clinic Offers
When traveling with friends or family, please ensure you select the correct number of people when booking an appointment. This will allow our nurses to conduct a full consultation with each member of your group. Additionally, during your first appointment, ask our clinic staff about customised pricing plans for groups.
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Payment is possible via debit card, credit card and NFC mobile payments. We are a cash free clinic.
