Travel Vaccinations for Tilbury
Essex Clinics covers Tilbury cruise passengers and family travellers from Hassengate Pharmacy in Corringham — about 14 minutes east on the A1014. Yellow Fever Centre, pharmacist-led, same-day appointments.
Travel vaccinations for Tilbury residents
Tilbury sits at the mouth of the Thames with the port and cruise terminal as defining landmarks. A lot of our Tilbury travellers are cruise passengers boarding at Tilbury Cruise Terminal — and pre-cruise vaccine planning is its own thing. P&O, Fred Olsen, and TUI itineraries that touch West Africa (Gambia, Senegal, Cape Verde) require Yellow Fever proof for shore excursions. Mediterranean and Baltic itineraries are lower-risk but still benefit from up-to-date Tetanus and Hepatitis A coverage.
Beyond cruise travel, Tilbury sees plenty of family-visit travel back to South Asia, the Caribbean and West Africa — typhoid, Hep A, and rabies-awareness pre-travel reviews are common. Hassengate Pharmacy is about 6 miles east of Tilbury town centre, around 14 minutes by car along the A126, A13 and A1014. Free parking on-site, late opening, all travel jabs in stock.
Cruise itinerary risk assessment
Cruise itineraries often touch multiple risk profiles in one trip — a Mediterranean leg, a Canary Islands stop, then a West African coast call where Yellow Fever certification matters. We review your specific port-by-port itinerary against the latest NaTHNaC country-specific advice, not a generic "cruise to Africa" checklist. ICVP certificates for Yellow Fever are issued the same day; we can also confirm whether Cholera oral (Dukoral) is appropriate for cruise gastro protection.
Common travel vaccines available
Yellow Fever (Stamaril), Hepatitis A (Avaxim/Havrix), Hepatitis B (Engerix B / Twinrix combined A+B), Typhoid (Typhim Vi), Rabies (Rabipur), Japanese Encephalitis (Ixiaro), Meningitis ACWY (Nimenrix/Menveo), Cholera oral (Dukoral), Dengue (Qdenga), Chikungunya (Ixchiq), Tick-borne Encephalitis, plus routine boosters like Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio. All stocked on-site.
Malaria prevention — prescribed in one visit
Our pharmacist is a GPhC-registered Independent Prescriber, which means we prescribe and dispense Malarone, Doxycycline or Mefloquine in the same appointment. No GP referral needed. Regimen and timing are tailored to your destination and pre-existing conditions.
NHS vs private — the practical comparison
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio combined, Hep A, and Typhoid are free on the NHS for certain destinations via your GP — book early since slots can be sparse. Yellow Fever, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Meningitis ACWY for Hajj, Cholera, Dengue and Chikungunya are private regardless of destination. We give you the full price list and consultation outcome upfront — no surprise add-ons.
Getting to Hassengate Pharmacy from Tilbury
From Tilbury town centre, head north on Dock Road then east on Ferry Road (A126), joining the A13 eastbound and turning south onto the A1014 into Corringham. About 14 minutes by car or 6 miles. Buses 11, 100 and 374 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 Tilbury 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.
