Travel Vaccinations for Grays
Essex Clinics is the nearest Yellow Fever Centre for Grays travellers, around 18 minutes east of Grays town centre via the A1090 and A13. Pharmacist-led, same-day appointments, every travel vaccine in stock.
Travel vaccinations for Grays residents
Grays is Thurrock's main town and our biggest Travel-clinic catchment outside Stanford-le-Hope itself. Most Grays travellers we see are heading to South Asia (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh) to visit family, the Caribbean for holidays, or West Africa for VFR travel — visiting friends and relatives. Typhoid, Hepatitis A and rabies awareness come up routinely, and Yellow Fever for travellers transiting through Ghana, Nigeria or Kenya is a frequent ask.
Hassengate Pharmacy is about 7 miles east of Grays town centre, around 18 minutes by car along the A1090, A13 and A1014. Free parking on-site, late opening seven days a week including Saturdays till 9pm.
VFR travel — what visiting family really means for vaccines
VFR (visiting friends and relatives) travel is genuinely higher-risk than tourist travel to the same destinations. VFR travellers tend to stay longer, eat with family rather than at hotels, sleep in non-tourist housing where mosquito exposure is higher, and skip vaccination because "we've been going for years and nothing's happened." UK Health Security Agency data consistently shows malaria, typhoid and Hep A cases in the UK are concentrated in VFR travellers. We tailor advice with that reality in mind — not the generic cruise-tourist checklist.
Common travel vaccines available at the clinic
Yellow Fever (Stamaril), Hepatitis A and B (Avaxim, Havrix, Engerix B, Twinrix), Typhoid (Typhim Vi), Rabies (Rabipur, 3-dose pre-exposure schedule), Japanese Encephalitis (Ixiaro), Meningitis ACWY (Nimenrix/Menveo) for Hajj and Umrah, Cholera oral (Dukoral), Dengue (Qdenga), Chikungunya (Ixchiq), plus Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio boosters. All in stock. The full Green Book schedule is followed.
Malaria tablets — prescribed and dispensed in one visit
Independent Prescriber on-site means Malarone, Doxycycline or Mefloquine are prescribed and handed over the same appointment. No GP letter, no second trip. Selection depends on your destination, dosing schedule, side-effect tolerance and any contraindications. See TravelHealthPro country advice for malaria-risk regions.
NHS vs private — the practical comparison
Some travel vaccines (TDP combined, Hep A, Typhoid) are NHS-free via your GP for specific destinations — book early since NHS slots can be sparse. Private-only jabs (Yellow Fever, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Cholera, Hajj Meningitis ACWY) are always paid. We're upfront about the full quote at consultation — no surprise add-ons.
Getting to Hassengate Pharmacy from Grays
From Grays town centre, take the A1090 east, joining the A13 eastbound, then south onto the A1014 into Corringham. About 18 minutes by car, 7 miles. Buses 11 and 100 also serve the route via Stanford-le-Hope. Free patient parking on-site at the front.
Why Book Here
The clinic is convenient for travellers from Tilbury, Grays, Basildon, Orsett, Chafford Hundred, Linford and Canvey Island.
Pharmacist-Led Advice
Your appointment is handled through a pharmacy clinic, not an online-only form. You can talk through your destination, itinerary and medical history before any vaccination is recommended.
Same-Day Appointments
Same-day appointments are routinely available, with a minimum 2-hour booking notice. Useful if your trip is close and you need to act quickly.
Open 7 Days
Extended opening hours across the week, including evenings and Sunday opening. Easier to fit travel health around work, school runs or last-minute plans.
More Than Travel Jabs
A working community pharmacy with NHS services and private healthcare clinics on site. If you need wider support before you travel, you're already in the right place.
Vaccinations Available for Common Trips
Different countries carry different risks, and the vaccines you need depend on where you are going, how long you are staying and what you will be doing. The clinic can advise on commonly required travel vaccines, including:
What's included
Everything you need in one appointment.
Destination risk assessment
Itinerary-specific risk review against the latest NaTHNaC and WHO advice — not a generic checklist.
Every travel vaccine in stock
Yellow Fever, Hep A, Hep B, Typhoid, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Meningitis ACWY, Cholera, Dengue, Chikungunya and more.
Yellow Fever certificate (ICVP)
NaTHNaC-designated centre. Valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis issued on the day.
Malaria tablets if needed
Independent Prescriber on-site — Malarone, Doxycycline or Mefloquine prescribed and dispensed in one visit.
Travel health summary
Written summary of every jab, tablet and bite-avoidance recommendation — handy if your employer or insurer asks.
Families welcome
Children from 9 months for Yellow Fever, earlier for some other vaccines.
Pre-screen, vaccinate, certificate. Usually 30 minutes total.
Three steps from booking to fully vaccinated.
Book online or call
Pick a slot. Tell us where you're going, when, and for how long. We'll send a short pre-appointment form so we're ready when you arrive.
Come to Hassengate Pharmacy
Free parking on-site at Southend Road, Corringham. Our pharmacist will run through your itinerary and confirm which vaccines and tablets you need.
Vaccinated and certified
Get your jabs the same visit, walk out with malaria tablets if needed, plus a Yellow Fever certificate and written travel-health summary. Most appointments take 20–30 minutes.
Why Grays residents come to us
Hassengate Pharmacy is on Southend Road in Corringham, about a mile south of Stanford-le-Hope town centre. Five minutes by car or fifteen on foot.
Southend Rd, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope
SS17 0PH
Frequently Asked Questions
Speak to the team or arrange a visit
If you're unsure which service you need, or you would like to check availability before coming in, our pharmacy team can help. Call the clinic and we'll guide you toward the most suitable next step based on your needs.
