Travel vaccines for Nigeria in West Hampstead
Yellow Fever certificate (required at entry), Hep A, Typhoid, Meningitis ACWY, Rabies and malaria tablets for Lagos, Abuja, Calabar and VFR travel, all in one short consultation, one minute from West Hampstead station.
- NaTHNaC-designated YF centre
- GPhC-registered pharmacy
- Same-week appointments
- ICVP signed in-clinic
50 West Hampstead travellers booked this week · Aqua Pharmacy, 59 Mill Ln, London NW6 1NB
Travelling to Nigeria? Here is what you need.
Nigeria is one of the most-travelled long-haul destinations from London, particularly for the large Nigerian diaspora across north-west London visiting family in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Enugu and Owerri. It is also a country where the right paperwork is non-negotiable: a valid Yellow Fever certificate is REQUIRED at the border for all travellers aged 9 months and over, with no grace period. NaTHNaC also recommends Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Meningitis ACWY (Nigeria sits in the meningitis belt), and Rabies as standard, plus malaria prophylaxis for the entire country, year-round.
Aqua Travel Clinic in West Hampstead is a NaTHNaC-designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. The clinic is operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC-registered premises 1123406, owned by Naspram Pharma Limited) under Superintendent Pharmacist Sanjay Mukundkumar Patel (GPhC 2045157). We sit in the heart of the NW London Nigerian VFR catchment, covering Kilburn, Brondesbury, Willesden Green, Cricklewood and Hendon, and can usually fit you in same-week, vaccinate, write your malaria prescription, and sign your Yellow Fever ICVP in a single 15-minute appointment.
What is included in your Nigeria travel consultation
Everything you need for a safe Nigeria trip, in one short appointment with a GPhC-registered pharmacist.
Yellow Fever vaccine + ICVP certificate
REQUIRED at Nigerian border for all travellers aged 9 months and over. Single dose, lifelong protection, signed and stamped ICVP certificate before you leave.
Hepatitis A, Typhoid + Cholera
Standard food-and-water cover for all Nigeria travel. Hep A and Typhoid can be combined as Viatim (one injection). Cholera (Dukoral) advised for rural and longer trips.
Meningitis ACWY + Rabies
Nigeria sits in the African meningitis belt; ACWY recommended for dry-season travel (Dec to Jun). Rabies recommended for VFR, rural and longer stays.
Malaria prescription + bite avoidance
Year-round high-risk across the whole country. Pharmacist-issued antimalarial (atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine) plus practical advice on DEET, nets and clothing.
How your Nigeria 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, accommodation, length of stay and whether you are visiting family.
3. Vaccinate + certify
Yellow Fever, Hep A, Typhoid, Meningitis ACWY and Rabies as required. ICVP certificate signed and stamped on the spot.
4. Malaria + practical advice
Antimalarial prescription dispensed there and then, plus a written checklist on bite avoidance and food safety for the trip.
Travel vaccines for Nigeria - at a glance
Nigeria requires a valid Yellow Fever certificate at entry for all travellers aged 9 months and over. NaTHNaC recommends Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Meningitis ACWY (the country sits in the meningitis belt), Rabies and Cholera (for rural travel), with year-round malaria prophylaxis across the whole country. Aqua Travel Clinic in West Hampstead is a NaTHNaC-designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre and can vaccinate and certify in a single appointment.
Yellow Fever certificate for Nigeria
This is the headline rule for Nigeria. A valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) for Yellow Fever is REQUIRED for entry for all travellers aged 9 months and over, regardless of where you are flying from. The certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and lasts for life. Travellers without one can be refused entry or vaccinated on arrival in non-ideal conditions. Aqua will sign and stamp your ICVP at the consultation.
Hepatitis A, Typhoid + Cholera
Hep A and Typhoid are standard for all Nigeria travel and can be given together as Viatim (one injection) or separately. Hep A protects for around 12 months from a single dose (25 years with a booster); Typhoid protects for around 3 years. Cholera (Dukoral) is advised for longer rural stays and for travellers visiting family in areas with unreliable water.
Meningitis ACWY
Nigeria lies in the African meningitis belt. NaTHNaC recommends MenACWY for all travellers during the dry season (December to June), especially anyone travelling to the north of the country, attending mass gatherings, or staying with the local population. The vaccine is a single dose and gives around 5 years of protection.
Rabies
Recommended for VFR travel (visiting friends and relatives), longer trips, rural travel and anyone more than 24 hours from medical care. Two doses on days 0 and 7. Strongly recommended for children who may pet street dogs or animals.
Malaria
Malaria is a year-round high-risk across the entire country, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and all rural areas. The pharmacist will prescribe the right antimalarial based on your itinerary and medical history (atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine), plus written advice on DEET, nets and clothing.
Polio context
Nigeria was declared free of wild polio in 2020 but has reported circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus since. NaTHNaC advises ensuring your routine polio booster is up to date (a single adult booster of IPV is usually enough if your childhood schedule was complete). The pharmacist will check your record at the consultation.
Book your appointment
Aqua Travel Clinic is at 59 Mill Lane, West Hampstead NW6 1NB, one minute from West Hampstead station and a short walk or bus ride from Kilburn, Brondesbury, Willesden Green, Cricklewood and Hendon. The clinic is operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC premises 1123406), part of Naspram Pharma Limited. All consultations are supervised by Superintendent Pharmacist Sanjay Mukundkumar Patel (GPhC 2045157). Book your Nigeria travel vaccines online. Most travellers, including families on multi-generation VFR trips, are sorted in a single appointment.
Nigeria 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 your Yellow Fever certificate, Hep A, Typhoid, Meningitis ACWY, Rabies and malaria prescription, 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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- WHO: International Travel and Health: Nigeria· World Health Organization · accessed 2026-06-10
- UKHSA Green Book: Yellow Fever (Chapter 35)· UK Health Security Agency · accessed 2026-06-10
- GPhC Register: Sanjay Mukundkumar Patel, Reg. 2045157· 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.