Travel vaccines for Bhutan in West Hampstead
Hepatitis A, Typhoid and Tetanus for most travellers, plus Rabies, Hepatitis B and Japanese encephalitis where your itinerary calls for it, in one short consultation, one minute from West Hampstead station.
- NaTHNaC aligned protocols
- GPhC registered pharmacy
- Altitude advice included
- Same week appointments
- 1 min from West Hampstead
50 West Hampstead travellers booked this week · Aqua Pharmacy, 59 Mill Ln, London NW6 1NB
Bhutan travel is dominated by short cultural tours in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, plus trekking. Altitude and long rural travel raise the profile of Rabies and Japanese Encephalitis.
NaTHNaC recommends Hepatitis A, Tetanus and Typhoid for most travellers to Bhutan, with Cholera, Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, Rabies and Tuberculosis recommended for some travellers depending on itinerary.
Aqua Travel Clinic in West Hampstead is operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC-registered premises 1123406, owned by Naspram Pharma Limited) under the Superintendent Pharmacist at Aqua Pharmacy. We are a NaTHNaC-designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre and can usually fit you in same-week for Bhutan travel vaccines. Book online in 60 seconds.
What is included in your Bhutan travel consultation
Vaccines plus altitude prevention for the Tiger's Nest hike, in one short appointment with a GPhC registered pharmacist.
Hepatitis A + Typhoid
Standard for food/water hygiene. Available as separate vaccines or combined Viatim in one injection. Hep A covers 12 months from one dose (25 years with booster); Typhoid protects around 3 years.
Rabies (where indicated)
Recommended for rural stays, long trips, cyclists, backpackers, children, VFR travel and anyone likely to have close animal contact. Three-dose pre-exposure schedule on days 0, 7 and 21-28 (UK Green Book). Pharmacies cannot administer post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) - if bitten or scratched abroad, wash the wound thoroughly and go straight to A&E, NHS 111 or a local hospital.
Tetanus / Diphtheria / Polio (Td/IPV) booster
A 10-year booster is standard for travel and takes 60 seconds in the same appointment.
Malaria prescription + bite avoidance
Risk varies by region. The pharmacist checks your itinerary against NaTHNaC and prescribes atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine where appropriate. DEET and clothing advice included.
How your Bhutan appointment works
From booking to boarding, four short steps with a GPhC registered pharmacist.
1. Book online
Pick a time at aquatravelclinic.co.uk/booking. Most travellers get an appointment within the week.
2. Quick travel history
The pharmacist looks at your itinerary, planned trekking days, accommodation and medical history.
3. Vaccinate
Hep A, Typhoid and Tetanus as standard, plus Rabies, Hep B and JE where indicated. Combined options available to reduce injections.
4. Altitude plan + checklist
Acetazolamide prescription if appropriate, plus a written acclimatisation plan and bring this list for your daypack.
Travel vaccines for Bhutan - at a glance
NaTHNaC recommends Hepatitis A, Tetanus and Typhoid for most travellers to Bhutan, with Cholera, Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, Rabies and Tuberculosis recommended for some travellers depending on itinerary. Aqua Travel Clinic in West Hampstead is operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC premises 1123406, owned by Naspram Pharma Limited) under the Superintendent Pharmacist at Aqua Pharmacy.
Hepatitis A and Typhoid
Standard for all Bhutan travel. Available as Viatim (combined, one injection) or as separate vaccines. Hepatitis A protects for around 12 months from one dose and around 25 years with a booster. Typhoid protects for around 3 years.
Rabies
NaTHNaC recommends pre-exposure rabies vaccination for some travellers to Bhutan - particularly rural trips, longer stays, backpackers, cyclists, children, VFR travellers and anyone likely to have close animal contact. At Aqua we use the three-dose pre-exposure schedule on days 0, 7 and 21-28 (UK Green Book standard). Pharmacies cannot administer post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) - if you are bitten or scratched abroad, wash the wound thoroughly and go straight to A&E, NHS 111 or a local hospital for post-exposure treatment.
Japanese Encephalitis
Considered for rural rice-paddy areas of Bhutan during transmission season, longer stays and adventure travel. Two-dose course on days 0 and 28 - we can accelerate for last-minute departures where clinically appropriate.
Hepatitis B
Three-dose course (0, 1, 6 months) recommended for longer stays, medical or dental procedures, tattoos, piercings and new sexual partners abroad. An accelerated schedule is available for shorter lead times.
Cholera (Dukoral)
An oral two-dose vaccine considered for prolonged rural, humanitarian or outbreak-area travel. It also provides useful cover against some travellers' diarrhoea.
Tuberculosis (BCG)
Considered for long-stay work in healthcare, community immersion and family travel with young children in higher-risk regions of Bhutan. Reviewed at consultation.
Malaria
Malaria risk varies by region in Bhutan. We check your itinerary against NaTHNaC and either prescribe atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine for higher-risk areas, or confirm you do not need cover. Bite avoidance advice (DEET, long sleeves at dawn and dusk) is included.
Book your appointment
Aqua Travel Clinic is at 59 Mill Lane, West Hampstead NW6 1NB, one minute from West Hampstead station. The clinic is operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC premises 1123406), part of Naspram Pharma Limited. All consultations are supervised by the Superintendent Pharmacist at Aqua Pharmacy. Book a Bhutan appointment online. Most travellers are sorted in a single 15-minute appointment.
Bhutan travel questions, answered
In West Hampstead
Exit West Hampstead station, head north up West End Lane, turn left onto Mill Lane. We are at number 59, on your right.
Aqua Travel Clinic · 59 Mill Ln, London NW6 1NB
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One short appointment for Hepatitis A, Typhoid and Tetanus, plus Rabies, Hepatitis B and Japanese encephalitis where your itinerary calls for them, with a NaTHNaC-aligned, GPhC-registered pharmacist.
Aqua Travel Clinic, operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC premises 1123406, owned by Naspram Pharma Limited). Superintendent Pharmacist: Sanjay Mukundkumar Patel (GPhC 2045157).
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- UKHSA Green Book: Rabies (Chapter 27)· UK Health Security Agency · accessed 2026-06-10
- BMJ Best Practice: Acute mountain sickness· BMJ · accessed 2026-06-10
- GPhC Register: the Superintendent Pharmacist at Aqua Pharmacy· General Pharmaceutical Council · accessed 2026-06-10
Page reviewed by Sanjay Mukundkumar Patel MPharm (GPhC 2045157), Superintendent Pharmacist of Aqua Pharmacy. Aqua Pharmacy (Premises 1123406) is owned by Naspram Pharma Limited and operates Aqua Travel Clinic in West Hampstead. Country-entry rules can change at short notice; check NaTHNaC or your airline before travel. This page is informational; it does not replace a clinical consultation.