Travel vaccines for Costa Rica
Hepatitis A and Tetanus for most travellers, plus Rabies and Typhoid where your itinerary calls for it, in one short consultation, one minute from West Hampstead station.
- NaTHNaC-designated YF centre
- GPhC-registered pharmacy
- Same-week appointments
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50 West Hampstead travellers booked this week · Aqua Pharmacy, 59 Mill Ln, London NW6 1NB
Costa Rica is a leading eco-tourism destination - cloud forests at Monteverde, Arenal volcano, Pacific and Caribbean coasts, and wildlife tours. Vaccine needs are modest for most travellers.
NaTHNaC recommends Hepatitis A and Tetanus for most travellers to Costa Rica, with Rabies and Typhoid 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 Costa Rica travel vaccines. Book online in 60 seconds.
What is included in your Costa Rica travel consultation
Everything you need for a safe Costa Rica trip, in one short appointment with a GPhC-registered pharmacist.
Hepatitis A
Standard for food/water hygiene. 12 months from one dose, 25 years with a booster.
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 Costa Rica 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 reviews your itinerary, accommodation, activities and medical history.
3. Vaccinate + certify
Hep A and Tetanus as standard, plus Rabies and Typhoid where indicated. Combined options available to reduce injections.
4. Practical travel advice
Written checklist covering bite avoidance, food and water safety, and what to do if you get unwell on the trip.
Travel vaccines for Costa Rica - at a glance
NaTHNaC recommends Hepatitis A and Tetanus for most travellers to Costa Rica, with Rabies and Typhoid 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
Standard for Costa Rica travel. Food and water route. One dose protects for around 12 months; a booster extends cover to around 25 years.
Rabies
NaTHNaC recommends pre-exposure rabies vaccination for some travellers to Costa Rica - 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.
Malaria
Malaria risk varies by region in Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica appointment online. Most travellers are sorted in a single 15-minute appointment.
Costa Rica 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 and Tetanus, plus Rabies and Typhoid 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).
- NaTHNaC / TravelHealthPro: Costa Rica country page· NaTHNaC · accessed 2026-06-10
- WHO: International Travel and Health: Costa Rica· World Health Organization · accessed 2026-06-10
- UKHSA Green Book: Yellow Fever (Chapter 35)· UK Health Security Agency · accessed 2026-06-10
- GPhC Register: the Superintendent Pharmacist at Aqua Pharmacy· General Pharmaceutical Council · accessed 2026-06-10
- GPhC Register: Aqua Pharmacy, Premises 1123406· 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.