Cholera (Oral) Vaccine

What is Cholera (Oral)?

Oral protection for travel to regions with limited sanitation and higher waterborne disease risk.

Oral vaccine designed to reduce the risk of cholera for travellers heading to areas with poor water and sanitation infrastructure.

Travel-focused vaccine information

Two oral doses taken at least one week apart

Complete the course at least one week before exposure

Booster recommended every 2 years if ongoing risk

Travel-focused vaccine information

Two oral doses taken at least one week apart

Complete the course at least one week before exposure

Booster recommended every 2 years if ongoing risk

Symptoms of Cholera (Oral)

• Oral vaccine designed to reduce the risk of cholera for travellers heading to areas with poor water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Taken as a drinkable dose, making it a good option for travellers who prefer to avoid additional injections.

Why get the Cholera (Oral) vaccine

Travellers visiting regions experiencing outbreaks

Visitors to rural areas with limited access to safe water supplies

Aid workers or volunteers in emergency response settings

Potential side effects of Cholera (Oral) vaccine

• Temporary stomach discomfort or nausea
• Mild headache or fatigue
• Uncommon: mild fever

Why choose our specialist team

Every appointment is personalised to your destination, trip length and planned activities, with clear timing guidance — including short-notice travel where possible. You’ll also leave with practical travel health advice covering bite avoidance, food and water safety, and any medicines you might need.

What to expect during your appointment

We keep your travel vaccine appointment simple, clear and tailored to your journey.

Your appointment starts with a travel risk assessment — we’ll review your destination, dates, medical history and any previous vaccines.

From there you’ll get tailored advice on the vaccines recommended for your trip, along with any travel health precautions worth taking.

If a vaccine or medicine is right for you, it can usually be supplied during the same appointment.