Dengue fever vaccination in Wilmslow, Cheshire
Protect yourself before travelling with our dengue fever vaccination service in Wilmslow, Cheshire. A course covering all four dengue serotypes, recommended for trips to Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and parts of Africa.
Dengue vaccine (2-dose course)
- Covers all 4 dengue serotypes
- Suitable from age 4
- Same-day appointments
The dengue fever vaccine
A course covering all four dengue serotypes for travellers to higher-risk regions
Longer-term protection for frequent or extended travel
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection found across Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Africa and the Pacific Islands. The dengue vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine that covers all four dengue serotypes, given as a two-dose course with the two doses three months apart. Because of that three-month gap, it’s best to start the course well ahead of travel — ideally around three months before you go — so you can complete both doses.
Two doses given three months apart — we’ll confirm your schedule at your first appointment.
As the two doses are three months apart, begin the course around three months before you first travel so you can complete it.
Covers regions including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil, the Caribbean and more.
What is dengue fever?
A mosquito-borne infection common across many tropical travel destinations
Spread by daytime-biting Aedes mosquitoes, common in tropical and subtropical regions.
High fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, and a rash are typical.
Common across Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Africa and the Pacific.
A vaccine course lowers your risk ahead of travel to affected regions.
Do you need this vaccine?
Recommended for travellers heading to dengue-affected regions
Frequent or extended travellers
Ideal for travellers making repeat trips or longer stays in Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, or Central and South America.
- Repeat travel to dengue-affected regions
- Extended stays abroad
- Families travelling together
Those with previous dengue infection
Particularly worth discussing if you’ve had dengue before, as subsequent infections can be more severe.
- Prior dengue infection
- Children and adults aged 4 and over
- Travel to areas with frequent dengue
What to expect at your appointment
We talk through your itinerary and confirm the vaccine is suitable for you.
Your first injection, given in the upper arm — most people feel only a brief scratch.
We book your follow-up dose to complete the two-dose course on time.
Usually mild — soreness at the injection site, a slight fever or headache for a day or two.
Given to children from 4 years old and adults, with individual assessment where needed.
Not available on the NHS for travel purposes, so we offer it privately with no referral needed.
Patients come to Wilmslow Pharmacy for dengue fever from Alderley Edge, Handforth, Knutsford, Poynton, Cheadle Hulme, Prestbury, Macclesfield, Stockport and south Manchester. We are at Summerfields Village Centre on Dean Row Road, SK9 2TA, with free parking outside, about five minutes from Wilmslow station. Book online for a same-day or next-day appointment, or call 01625 523414.
Common questions
How many doses does the dengue vaccine need?
The vaccine is a two-dose course, with the two doses given three months apart. We’ll confirm your schedule at your first visit.
How soon before travel should I start the course?
Because the two doses are three months apart, it’s best to start around three months before your first trip so you can complete the course. A single dose before travel offers some protection, but the full two-dose course is preferable.
Do I need this vaccine for my trip?
It depends on your destination, how often you travel there, and your personal risk factors. Dengue is common across Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Africa and the Pacific — our pharmacist can advise based on your plans.
How long does protection last?
The vaccine provides several years of protection after the full course, though the exact duration is still being studied as longer-term data becomes available.
Are there any side effects?
Common side effects include soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site, and sometimes a mild fever, headache, tiredness or muscle aches for 1 to 3 days. Simple over-the-counter pain relief can help if needed.
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