Private Speciality Vaccines in Berkhamsted
We refer to vaccines not generally used for travel purposes as speciality vaccines. We offer a wide range of private speciality vaccines at Acorn Pharmacy in Berkhamsted. Book your appointment online.
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Acorn Pharmacy, 256 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1AQ
Private Vaccines We Offer in Berkhamsted
You can access the following speciality vaccines through our clinic:
- Chickenpox Vaccine
- Shingles Vaccine
- HPV Vaccine
- MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine
- Meningitis B Vaccine
Private Chickenpox Vaccine
The chickenpox vaccine protects against the varicella-zoster virus that causes chickenpox. The chickenpox vaccine is not part of the routine childhood vaccination schedule in the UK. It is offered by our clinic as a private service.
Private Shingles Vaccine in Berkhamsted
Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster virus). You cannot “catch” shingles; it is caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus already present in your body if you had chickenpox previously. We offer a private shingles vaccine at our clinic. Book your appointment online.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine in Berkhamsted
HPV stands for the Human Papillomavirus. It is a group of over 100 very common viruses, most commonly affecting the skin. The areas most often affected by HPV are the mouth, throat, and genitals. Some variants of the HPV are more likely to cause cancer. You can get a private HPV vaccine at our clinic in Berkhamsted.
We also offer a wide range of other private vaccines; please check out our travel clinic page.
MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine
As a combination vaccine, the MMR vaccine provides protection against 3 serious infections, measles, mumps and rubella. The vaccine schedule consists of two doses for effective protection. It is given to children in the UK as part of the childhood vaccination schedule. If anyone has not had the two doses, they might be able to get the vaccine at our clinic. We offer a private MMR vaccination service in Berkhamsted. Book online or ask in-store.
Meningitis B Vaccine in Berkhamsted
Meningococcal meningitis is an acute bacterial illness that can spread throughout the body. Meningitis has thirteen separate serogroups, with types B and C being the most prevalent in the UK.
The disease is spread through sneezing, coughing, and direct contact with respiratory secretions. The bacteria are found in healthy individuals’ nasal passages. 25 percent of teenagers and 5 to 11 percent of adults carry the bacteria. Get the meningitis B vaccine at our private vaccination clinic.
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We also offer a range of travel essentials such as mosquito repellents, flight socks, diarrhoea relief, and rehydration therapies. We also offer a comprehensive range of travel vaccinations and antimalarials. Book your appointment online. We look forward to seeing you at the clinic.
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