Mixed with a little water and drunk on the spot — nothing to inject.
TRAVEL VACCINATION SERVICE
Cholera Vaccination in Wythenshawe, Manchester
Heading somewhere with limited access to clean water or sanitation? Our Wythenshawe pharmacy offers a straightforward oral cholera vaccine — no needles, just a short drink-based course before you fly.
Oral Vaccine, No Injection
2-Dose Course
No GP Referral Needed
2
year protection
Cholera Vaccine
£35
per dose
- Both doses included
- Also protects against travellers' diarrhoea
- Same-day appointments
WHY VACCINATE
Why Get Vaccinated Against Cholera
A quick, drink-based course for anyone heading somewhere higher-risk
Oral Course — No Needles Involved
No Needles — Just a Short Drink-Based Course
Cholera spreads through contaminated food and water, and can cause severe diarrhoea and dehydration fast. Most holidaymakers staying in well-run hotels have little to worry about — but if your trip involves basic accommodation, rural areas, or aid and healthcare work, it's worth having cover. Rather than an injection, the vaccine comes as a sachet you mix with water and drink at the pharmacy.
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Sachet, Not Syringe
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Two Doses, Spaced Out
Second dose comes 1–6 weeks after the first — plan to finish at least a week before you fly.
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Extra Cover Included
Roughly 3 months of protection against ETEC, a leading cause of travellers' diarrhoea, comes as standard.
KNOW THE FACTS
Understanding Cholera
A waterborne illness that tracks closely with sanitation infrastructure
Vibrio Cholerae
The bacteria behind cholera spreads through water and food that's come into contact with contaminated sewage.
Where It's Found
South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Haiti and pockets of Central America see the most cases each year.
Follows Infrastructure
Outbreaks cluster wherever clean water and proper sewage systems are lacking — disaster zones included.
Easy to Prevent
A short oral course at the pharmacy is all it takes to be covered before you go.
GOOD TO KNOW
A Two-For-One Vaccine
On top of cholera protection, the vaccine covers you against ETEC for a few months too — the bacteria behind most everyday cases of travellers' diarrhoea.
WHO IS IT FOR
Is This Vaccine Right for You?
Worth a look if your trip involves anything off the tourist trail
Recommended For
Backpackers & Rural Travellers
If you're bypassing hotels for guesthouses, hostels or homestays, or heading somewhere water access isn't guaranteed, this is for you.
- Trips through South Asia or Sub-Saharan Africa
- Guesthouses, hostels or homestays
- Extended or backpacking itineraries
Especially Useful
Aid & Healthcare Workers
If your work takes you into disaster response or clinical settings in a cholera-affected country, this is a sensible precaution.
- Disaster relief and humanitarian postings
- Clinical or healthcare work abroad
- Longer postings in higher-risk countries
TRANSPARENT PRICING
What It Costs
One flat rate for the whole course, nothing else to pay
Full Course
Cholera Vaccine
£35
per dose
- Both doses of the vaccine
- Given by our pharmacist
- Travel advice specific to your destination
- Suitable from age 2 upwards
Quoted price covers the standard 2-dose adult course, given 1–6 weeks apart and finished at least a week before you fly. If your child needs the 3-dose course (ages 2–6), just ask the team for pricing.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How the Appointment Works
A quick visit to our Wythenshawe pharmacy — no fuss, no needles
Quick Itinerary Chat
We go through where you're headed and confirm cholera cover makes sense for your trip.
Dose One, There and Then
Mix the sachet with water and drink it in the pharmacy — done in minutes.
Dose Two, A Few Weeks Later
We'll get your second appointment booked 1–6 weeks out, timed to land before departure.
Side Effects Are Usually Minor
Some people get a mild upset stomach, nausea, or a slight temperature — nothing serious.
From Age 2 Up
We vaccinate both adults and children from age 2, adjusting the dose accordingly.
Private, No Referral
Travel cholera vaccination isn't an NHS service — book directly with us, no GP letter needed.
CHOLERA FAQs
Common Questions
No — it's a drink, not a jab. You mix a sachet with a small amount of water and take it in the pharmacy.
As early as you can. The two doses are spaced 1 to 6 weeks apart, and you need to finish at least a week before you travel.
Depends where you're going and how. It's generally advised for South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Haiti and parts of Central America — especially outside tourist hotels. A week in a resort carries much lower risk; ask us and we'll give you a straight answer based on your actual itinerary.
It does — you also get around 3 months' protection against ETEC, one of the main causes of traveller's diarrhoea, at no extra cost.
Most people feel nothing at all. A minority get mild stomach cramps, nausea or a slightly raised temperature for a day or so — anything more serious is rare.
Book Your Cholera Vaccination
Choose a time that suits you at our Bowland clinic
Same Day Appointments
Oral Vaccine
No Referral Needed
Sort Your Cholera Cover Before You Go
Book with our Wythenshawe team and it's one less thing to think about before your trip.