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The Armada Service & Prices
At Armada Travel Clinic, whether you require vaccinations for travel or occupational health,
anti-malarials or even require blood testing, we aim to provide an excellent service at an
excellent price.

We offer a full range of travel vaccinations for all destinations. Our travel health
professionals will let you know exactly what you need to stay safe on your trip abroad. Even if
you have booked a last-minute holiday, we have you covered as we offer same-day bookings.

We always carry a full stock of travel and occupational health vaccines. Because Travel
Medicine is the main focus of our activities – not just an add-on – we are less vulnerable to
the shortages and supply problems that are a constant problem, therefore, you can rely on us
completely to provide everything you need.

Vitamin B12

A lack of vitamin B12 can sometimes cause anaemia. Sometimes, your body is unable to absorb vitamin B12; this is called pernicious anaemia. In the UK, this is the most common reason for a vitamin B12 deficiency.

The main symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia are persistent tiredness or lack of energy (lethargy) Through having a blood test at Armada Clinic or at your NHS GP will be able to determine if you are deficient in B12.

What Are the Symptoms?
The following symptoms may be experienced if you are anaemic, and they are due to the reduced oxygen levels in your body:

• Lethargy
• Feeling faint
• Tiredness
• Breathlessness

There are some less common symptoms, including:

• Loss of appetite
• Altered taste
• Palpitations
• Headaches
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Pale skin

Who Can Be Affected?
Both vitamin B12 deficiency are more common in older people, affecting around 1 in 10 people above the age of 75. Vitamin B12 deficiency is rare in younger people, although those who follow a strict vegan diet may be more at risk.

Vitamin B12 helps the body produce red blood cells. Vitamin B12 also helps to keep the nervous system (brain, nerves and spinal cord) healthy.

For the adequate functioning of our digestive system and to ward off harmful viruses and bacteria, VITAMIN B12 IS VITAL! Stress, fatigue and ‘brain fog’, as well as reduced physical stamina are all common side effects of vitamin B12 deficiency.

For healthy individuals, B12 injections benefits include an improvement in overall cerebral functioning as well as physical and psychological wellbeing. They can be used intermittently and are an increasingly popular therapy for everyday ‘pace of life’ exhaustion.

As well as treating day-to-day issues, it has come to light over the last 20-years that vitamin B12 injections can also help more serious issues such as dementia, whilst lowering the risk of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Cancer. Further, the increasing popularity of Veganism has made B12 shots more popular than ever before.

TREATMENT INDICATIONS

• VITAMIN B12 INJECTION BENEFITS ARE FAR REACHING *

They are suitable for the treatment of – but are not limited to – :

• Fatigue and lethargy
• Illness
• Dementia
• Stress, including anxiety and panic disorders
• High blood pressure
• Weight loss
• Memory function and mental clarity

Treatment
Treating vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia

Most cases of vitamin B12 deficiency are easily treated.

A course of Vitamin B12 injections can be recommended or alternatively Vitamin B12 supplements until the deficiency is under control.

Improving your diet can prevent the condition returning, depending on the underlying cause of your vitamin B12 deficiency. Nutrition can be discussed during the consultation.

Aches and pains
Arthritis, back pain, muscle sprains, etc
Please make an appointment to discuss

Coughs
Chest infections, asthma etc.
Please make an appointment to discuss

Ear, nose and throat
Sore throat, tonsillitis, ear infections, laryngitis, sinusitis, tinnitus, etc.
Please make an appointment to discuss

Urine infections
Urinary tract infections, cystitis, incontinence, etc.
Please make an appointment to discuss

Skin problems
Rash, acne, eczema, fungal infection, hairloss, etc.
Please make an appointment to discuss

Male sexual health
Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, etc.
Please make an appointment to discuss

Urine infections
Urinary tract infections, cystitis, incontinence, etc.
Please make an appointment to discuss

Feets and nails
Nail infections, athlete’s foot, etc.
Please make an appointment to discuss
Female sexual health
Emergency contraception, Heavy Period, etc
Please make an appointment to discuss

General wellbeing
Weight loss, smoking cessation, etc.
Please make an appointment to discuss

For further information or to book an appointment contact Armada Travel Clinic on 01375 480579 or email: info@armadatravelclinic.co.uk

Convenient general health checks for our busy modern lives.
From your heart to your liver, from cholesterol to iron levels, our wide range of general health tests are the best way to get a clear picture of your overall wellbeing.

For further information or to book an appointment contact Armada Travel Clinic on 01375 480579 or email: info@armadatravelclinic.co.uk

Diagnostic Services

What you need to know about occupational health

Certain occupations, (particularly those associated with healthcare), may lead to an increased risk of some vaccine-preventable diseases. It is also possible for workers to transmit infections such as Flu, Measles, Mumps, Pertussis, Rubella, Tuberculosis and Varicella to susceptible patients (particularly those with weak immune systems).

Where workers are at significant risk of acquiring a vaccine-preventable disease through their occupation or when they may put patients at risk by transmitting a disease, employers should implement a comprehensive occupational vaccination program and should take all reasonable steps to ensure workers are vaccinated.

Common occupational vaccinations include:

• Hepatitis B
• Influenza
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio (DTP)
• Varicella (Chicken Pox)

Why are vaccines important?

These diseases can cause death or serious illness, some of which there is no cure. These diseases can be transmitted through a number of different ways and include:

• Faecal-oral contact – poor hand washing, ingestion of contaminated food or water.
• Close contact with an infected person, for example someone with whom you work.
• Contaminated raw fruit and vegetables, milk and milk products.
• Direct body fluid contact – e.g. caring for injured people.
• Use of contaminated equipment – e.g. unsafe needles (even in medical settings), or sharing razors.
• Bacterial spores entering minor wounds and burns via soil, dust or animal faeces.
• Sneezes or coughs.

Vaccine Prices For Occupational Health

What you need to know about Diptheria.

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes a moderate sore throat. Sometimes the lining of the throat may swell causing difficulties in breathing. It is mainly spread by droplets expelled from the nose and mouth usually by breathing in Diphtheria bacteria after an infected person has coughed, sneezed or even laughed. It can also be spread by handling used tissues or by drinking from a glass used by an infected person.

Nearly one out of every ten people who get Diphtheria will die from it. Most cases occur among unvaccinated or inadequately vaccinated people. However, whether or not the patient dies depends on the severity of the illness, their level of immunity and the speed with which treatment is started.

High-risk areas

High-risk areas for Diphtheria include:

• South America*
• Central America*
• India
• South East Asia
• Sub-Saharan Africa

*Parts of these regions only.

Signs and symptoms

Symptoms usually appear between two and seven days after you have been exposed to the bacteria and can include.

• Breathing problem
• Cough
• Discharge and crusting around your nose
• Fever
• Hoarse voice
• Sore throat
• Swollen, tender glands in your neck
• Pale, blue skin

The vaccine

The Diphtheria vaccine is usually combined with other vaccines, such as Tetanus and Polio (Revaxis).

Children under 10 years of age will receive their Diphtheria vaccine as part of their childhood vaccinations.

Children aged 10 or over and adults who have never been vaccinated will need to have three doses of the vaccine, one month apart.

Travellers should ensure that they have had a primary course of vaccine and receive a booster every 10 years if they are travelling to an area where Diphtheria, Tetanus or Polio are considered high risk. Our travel specialist can advise you on your requirements based on your itinerary, past history and time to travel.

What you need to know about cholera

Cholera is a potentially life-threatening, often water borne disease caused by bacterial
infection. The infection causes watery diarrhoea leading to rapid dehydration and electrolyte
imbalance. It is this dehydration which is potentially fatal. It is highly-infectious, causing
a number of epidemics and pandemics.

You can contract the bacteria that causes Cholera through ingesting contaminated food or
drinking contaminated water. Common foods posing a high risk are undercooked or raw shellfish
and fish, however any food or drink contaminated by infected persons pose a high risk, and if
water sanitation is poor, large populations are at risk.

High-risk areas

Cholera is found throughout the world, particularly in areas with poor sanitation, including
the following:

• Africa*
• Central America*
• India
• The Middle East
• South East Asia

*Parts of these regions only.

Signs and symptoms

These symptoms generally develop within a few days of infection, although they can sometimes occur after only a few hours.

• Severe watery diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach cramps

The vaccine

For adults and children over six years of age, two doses of the vaccine (Dukoal) are needed to
protect against Cholera for two years. After this, a booster will be required. The vaccine is
taken orally (by mouth), as a small amount of liquid to be swallowed.

Children aged two to six years old will need to have three doses of the vaccine. This will
protect them for six months, after which time they will need to have a booster.

For all age groups, the doses must be given at least one week apart, but no more than six weeks apart.

The vaccinations should be completed at least one week before travelling.

The Cholera vaccine cannot be given to children under two years of age.

Travel Vaccines

When, Where and Why?

When travelling, you may be at risk for a number of vaccine preventable illnesses. Our travel specialists will determine which vaccinations are recommended or required based on your travel itinerary.

As some vaccinations require more than one visit, it is advisable to consult us 4-6 weeks before departure. However, it is never too late to come for a travel medicine visit. The appropriate vaccines and travel advice can have a major impact on preventing health problems while overseas.