The UK Foreign Office is urging travellers to budget “at least eight weeks” for the necessary preparations ahead of international trips, cautioning that not doing so may lead to denial of entry. In guidance, the government branch reminded citizens intending to visit 226 locations worldwide about important vaccination information through an official communication noting: “Did you know? At least 8 weeks before your trip, you should check the latest vaccination information for your destination, and see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page”.
Those travelling to nations such as Paraguay, South Africa, and the Philippines could be required to present a yellow fever certificate if arriving from certain areas known for yellow fever risk. The same goes for entry into Venezuela from Brazil due to the same concerns, with designated centres being the only source for yellow fever vaccines.
Accordingly, prospective travellers must contact a recognised yellow fever clinic to verify whether a yellow fever vaccine or evidence of such is needed. Additionally, visitors heading to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimages like the Hajj and Umrah will be asked for proof of vaccination against specific strains of meningitis.
According to the NHS, even when an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) is not compulsory, it’s advisable to carry a vaccination record during travels. Comprehensive travel advice for any country can be accessed here.
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