Travel vaccines for The Gambia
Hepatitis A, Typhoid and Tetanus for most travellers, plus Rabies, Hepatitis B and Meningococcal disease where your itinerary calls for it, in one short consultation, one minute from West Hampstead station. Certification: the Yellow Fever certificate (required from YF-risk countries).
- NaTHNaC designated YF centre
- ICVP signed in clinic
- GPhC registered pharmacy
- Same week appointments
- 1 min from West Hampstead
50 West Hampstead travellers booked this week · Aqua Pharmacy, 59 Mill Ln, London NW6 1NB
The Gambia is a UK winter-sun destination for Kotu, Kololi and river cruises. Yellow Fever certification is required and malaria is present nationwide.
NaTHNaC recommends Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Typhoid and Yellow fever for most travellers to The Gambia, with Cholera, Hepatitis B, Meningococcal disease, Rabies and Tuberculosis recommended for some travellers depending on itinerary. Yellow Fever vaccination is required for entry to The Gambia.
Aqua Travel Clinic in West Hampstead is operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC-registered premises 1123406, owned by Naspram Pharma Limited) under Superintendent Pharmacist Sanjay Mukundkumar Patel (GPhC 2045157). We are a NaTHNaC-designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre and can usually fit you in same-week for The Gambia travel vaccines. Book online in 60 seconds.
What is included in your Gambia travel consultation
Everything you need for a safe Gambia trip, 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.
Yellow Fever (required for entry)
Yellow Fever vaccination is required for entry to The Gambia. Aqua is a NaTHNaC-designated Yellow Fever centre - single dose, lifelong protection, ICVP certificate issued in-clinic.
Tetanus / Diphtheria / Polio (Td/IPV) booster
A 10-year booster is standard for travel and takes 60 seconds in the same appointment.
Malaria prescription
Malaria is endemic. The pharmacist reviews your itinerary and prescribes atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine in the same appointment. Bite avoidance advice (DEET, nets, clothing) included.
How your Gambia appointment works
From booking to boarding in four short steps with a GPhC registered pharmacist.
1. Book online
Pick a time at aquatravelclinic.co.uk/booking. Same week appointments available.
2. Quick travel history
The pharmacist reviews your itinerary, accommodation, activities and medical history.
3. Vaccinate and certify
Hep A, Typhoid and Tetanus as standard, plus Rabies, Hep B and MenACWY where indicated. Certification: the Yellow Fever certificate (required from YF-risk countries). Combined options available to reduce injections.
4. Malaria and practical advice
Antimalarial prescription dispensed with a written checklist for the trip.
Travel vaccines for The Gambia - at a glance
NaTHNaC recommends Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Typhoid and Yellow fever for most travellers to The Gambia, with Cholera, Hepatitis B, Meningococcal disease, Rabies and Tuberculosis recommended for some travellers depending on itinerary. Yellow Fever vaccination is required for entry. Aqua Travel Clinic in West Hampstead is operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC premises 1123406, owned by Naspram Pharma Limited) under Superintendent Pharmacist Sanjay Mukundkumar Patel (GPhC 2045157).
Hepatitis A and Typhoid
Standard for all The Gambia 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 The Gambia - 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.
Yellow Fever
Yellow Fever vaccination is required for entry to The Gambia. A single dose gives lifelong protection. Aqua Travel Clinic is a NaTHNaC-designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre and issues the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) in-clinic on the day.
Meningococcal disease
MenACWY is considered for travel in the African meningitis belt and other meningococcal risk areas of The Gambia, particularly during the dry season. Single dose, five years of cover.
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 The Gambia. Reviewed at consultation.
Malaria
Malaria is present throughout The Gambia. The pharmacist reviews your itinerary and prescribes atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine in the same appointment. Bite avoidance (DEET at least 30 percent, long sleeves at dawn and dusk, treated nets) is the essential daily defence.
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 a The Gambia appointment online. Most travellers are sorted in a single 15-minute appointment.
The Gambia 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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Book your Gambia travel vaccines in West Hampstead
One short appointment for Hepatitis A, Typhoid and Tetanus, plus Rabies, Hepatitis B and Meningococcal disease where your itinerary calls for them, with a NaTHNaC-aligned, GPhC-registered pharmacist. Certification: the Yellow Fever certificate (required from YF-risk countries).
Aqua Travel Clinic, operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC premises 1123406, owned by Naspram Pharma Limited). Superintendent Pharmacist: Sanjay Mukundkumar Patel (GPhC 2045157).
- NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro, The Gambia country page· NaTHNaC · 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
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.