Do I really need vaccines for Portugal?

Portugal is a low risk EU country, so you do not need exotic vaccines. The honest baseline is a Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio booster if it has been more than 10 years, plus Hepatitis A if you want one off long term cover for European and Mediterranean travel.

Is Hepatitis A really worth it for Portugal?

For a one off short Algarve trip, you can reasonably skip it. For frequent travellers, families with kids, or anyone planning to eat widely from seafood restaurants and local markets, it is a sensible single jab covering you for around 25 years with the booster.

Anything special for the Azores or Madeira?

No extra vaccines, but the terrain is more rugged. We cover practical first aid, hiking sense, and what to do if you need medical care on the islands.

How soon before my trip should I come in?

Even a few days before is fine for Portugal, since you are mostly topping up routine vaccines. Two to four weeks is ideal if you also want Hepatitis A to take effect before departure.

See aquatravelclinic.co.uk/pricing for prices. A typical Portugal traveller spends around 50 to 110 pounds depending on whether they take Hepatitis A.

Where exactly are you?

59 Mill Lane, West Hampstead NW6 1NB, one minute from West Hampstead Overground, Jubilee and Thameslink stations.

Portugal Travel Vaccines, Aqua Travel Clinic, West Hampstead

Travel vaccines for Portugal in West Hampstead

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio and Hepatitis A cover for Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve and the Azores, all in one short consultation, one minute from West Hampstead station.

GPhC registered pharmacy

Same week appointments

NaTHNaC aligned advice

Reviewed by MPharm pharmacist

Walk in from West Hampstead

50 West Hampstead travellers booked this week · Aqua Pharmacy, 59 Mill Ln, London NW6 1NB

What is included in your Portugal travel consultation

Sensible baseline cover for a Portuguese holiday, in one short appointment with a GPhC registered pharmacist.

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio booster

Revaxis booster if your last dose was more than 10 years ago. Standard NaTHNaC recommendation for all European travel.

Hepatitis A vaccine

Sensible one off vaccine for repeat European travellers. Single dose gives around 12 months cover, 25 years with a booster.

Routine vaccine check

Quick review of your MMR and routine NHS vaccines so you head off fully covered.

How your Portugal appointment works

From booking to boarding, four short steps with a GPhC registered pharmacist.

Step 1

1. Book online

Pick a time at aquatravelclinic.co.uk/booking. Most travellers get an appointment within the week.

Step 2

2. Quick travel history

The pharmacist looks at your itinerary, accommodation and medical history. Algarve week, Lisbon weekend or Azores hike, the advice is tailored.

Step 3

3. Vaccinate as needed

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio booster and Hepatitis A given on the spot if appropriate.

Step 4

4. Practical advice

Written checklist covering sun and heat safety, food and water sense, and how to access pharmacies and doctors in Portugal.

Travel vaccines for Portugal at a glance

Portugal is a low risk EU country. NaTHNaC recommends keeping your routine NHS vaccines up to date, with a Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio booster (Revaxis) every 10 years, and considers Hepatitis A as a sensible add on for travellers who eat widely or visit rural areas. No yellow fever, malaria or rabies precautions are needed.

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio

The NHS schedule covers you to early adulthood, but boosters wane after 10 years. A single Revaxis injection tops up all three for another decade and is the baseline recommendation for any European trip, including Portugal.

Hepatitis A for Portugal

Hepatitis A is uncommon in Portugal compared to long haul destinations, but cases linked to imported produce and shellfish do occur. A single dose vaccine gives around 12 months protection, with a booster at 6 to 12 months extending cover to about 25 years. Sensible for anyone who travels often in Iberia and the wider Mediterranean.

Regional notes, Lisbon to the Azores

Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve carry no special vaccine risks beyond food and water sense, sun protection and hydration in summer. Madeira and the Azores are volcanic, lush and outdoorsy, so think about sturdy footwear, weather changes and routine first aid. Surfers and divers should also think about ear care and standard travel insurance.

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 Superintendent Pharmacist Sanjay Mukundkumar Patel (GPhC 2045157). Book your Portugal travel vaccines online. Most travellers are sorted in a single 15 minute appointment.

Book your Portugal travel vaccines in West Hampstead

One short appointment for your Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio booster and Hepatitis A cover, 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).