Vaccination information for travellers
It is advisable to come and see a doctor as soon as you have your travel plans in place. They will advise you on what vaccinations are required and when to have them. Ideally you should plan to have your vaccine 6 weeks before you travel if possible. We can arrange some vaccine here in the clinic. Others have to be done at government vaccination centres.
Government Travel Vaccination Centres
You need to go to Faro or Portimaõ. You have to have a prescription from the doctor to obtain the vaccines. They work on a first come, first serve basis, see below the days and times you can go. You need to take your ID, Cartão utente if you have, vaccination booklet if you have, plus the prescription for the vaccines from the doctor. Ideally you should go 6-8 weeks before departure.
Faro
Centro de Saúde
Legana de Cima
Tel. 289 830300 or 289 830379/289 830351
Email. Consulta-viajante@acescentral.min-saúde.pt You can also email for an appointment in FARO
Days you can go
Tuesday or Friday 09.30-12.30
Monday or Wednesday 14.00-16.30
Portimão
Centro Saude (Next to São Camilo Hospital)
Rua Dias Barão
Tel 282420160
Days you can go
Monday and Friday 09.30-13.00
No appointment necessary
COSTS. (THESE MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME)
Yellow Fever...............€20.00 plus administration fee of €1.00
Typhoid......................€20.00 plus administration fee of €1.00
Meningitis...................depending on age and type
Jap B Encephalitis......€20.00 plus administration fee of €1.00
Rabies........................€20.00 plus administration fee of €1.00
Polio...........................no charge
Tetanus......................no charge
Diphtheria..................no charge
Tetanus and Diphtheria can also be given free of charge at your local Centro Saúde if you are registered.
