Chikungunya Vaccination in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Planning a trip to parts of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, or Central and South America from Wellingborough? Protect yourself against chikungunya, a painful mosquito-borne viral infection, with the newly approved chikungunya vaccine, now available at Croyland Pharmacy Travel Clinic in Wellingborough.

Fast, Reliable Chikungunya Vaccination in Wellingborough

Chikungunya is gaining global attention due to its rapid spread and severe, long-lasting joint pain. Until early 2025, travellers had no licensed vaccine available. In February 2025, the MHRA approved **Ixchiq**, the first UK-licensed chikungunya vaccine.

At Croyland Pharmacy in Wellingborough, our specialist travel clinic team can assess whether the chikungunya vaccine is recommended for your destination and provide safe, professional vaccination as part of your travel health plan.

What Is Chikungunya?

Chikungunya is a viral illness transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes, especially Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These mosquitoes are common in tropical and subtropical regions.

While rarely fatal, chikungunya can cause intense pain. For some people, joint pain may last months — occasionally years. With increasing outbreaks across Europe and the Americas, prevention is essential.

Common symptoms include:

Who Should Consider Chikungunya Vaccination?

The chikungunya vaccine is recommended for adults travelling to areas with active transmission, including:

• • ✓Africa
  • ✓Asia
  • ✓The Caribbean
  • ✓Central & South America
  • ✓Backpackers and long-term travellers
  • ✓Central & South America
  • ✓Backpackers and long-term travellers
  • ✓Volunteers or healthcare workers
  • ✓Visitors staying with family in endemic regions
  • ✓Travellers spending extended time in rural areas

Your consultation at Croyland Pharmacy will determine if the vaccine is suitable based on your health and travel plans. Possible Chikungunya Vaccine Side Effects: mild reactions such as fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, or injection-site redness can occur, but they usually settle within a few days and serious reactions are rare.

Chikungunya Vaccine Cost in Wellingborough

The price for chikungunya vaccination at Croyland Pharmacy is £180.

Why Choose Croyland Pharmacy for Chikungunya Vaccination?

• • • Expert travel clinic: Run by trained pharmacists & travel health specialists.
    • Convenient Wellingborough location: Easy access for Northamptonshire residents.
    • Flexible appointments: Times to suit your travel schedule.
    • Full travel protection: Chikungunya vaccine, malaria advice, routine travel vaccines.
    • Friendly, personalised care: We take the time to discuss your needs.

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