A travel health clinic in Southampton has relocated and will soon be opening to the public.

CityDoc Southampton Travel Clinic, previously situated at 79 Bedford Place, has moved to Ocean Village.

The new clinic, located at UBC Enterprise House, will officially open its doors on November 12.

With the rise in international travel, the clinic aims to provide a straightforward and reliable service for holidaymakers. The clinic offers a range of services, including vaccinations for yellow fever, hepatitis, and typhoid, as well as advice on local health risks.

The team of trained travel health nurses is up-to-date with global health guidelines and travel requirements, providing visitors with the necessary vaccinations and advice.

The clinic also carries out pre- and post-travel health checks and assessments.

CityDoc Southampton Travel Clinic offers a variety of services including:

Travel health consultations: These involve thorough health risk assessments based on each individual's destination, travel purpose, and health history.

Vaccinations and immunisations: A full range of travel vaccines is available, including rabies, typhoid, and cholera, as well as general vaccines such as flu, chickenpox, MMR, and hepatitis A and B.

Malaria prevention: The clinic provides prescriptions and advice on malaria prevention tailored to different destinations and activities.

Products can also be bought at the clinic.

Sexual health: The clinic offers STD testing in a clinical environment.

Blood testing: The clinic provides occupational health vaccines and blood testing, private blood tests, and phlebotomy.

Jane Bell, lead nurse at CityDoc Southampton Travel Clinic, said: "As travel becomes more accessible, so does the need for thorough health preparation.

"Our clinic is dedicated to ensuring that travellers from Southampton are informed, protected, and ready for their journeys, no matter the destination. From families on holiday to students studying abroad, we strive to make travel preparation easy and worry-free."

To make travel preparation easier, the clinic offers online appointment scheduling, flexible hours, and resources on travel health tips.

CityDoc Southampton Travel Clinic welcomes all residents, whether preparing for a short getaway or a long-term stay abroad.

For more information or to book an appointment, visit citydoc.org.uk or call 0238 001 8188.