What the cholera vaccine is for, who UK travel health guidance advises it for, how the course works and what it costs at Peter Morgan Pharmacy, Dyserth.
- Price
- £34
- First step
- Free video consultation
- Guidance checked
- 13 October 2026
What it is
Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe watery diarrhoea and can lead to rapid dehydration if it is not treated. It is linked to poor sanitation and lack of clean water.
How it is caught
It is mainly caught from food or water contaminated with faeces, including poorly cooked fish and shellfish.
Who it is advised for
The vaccine is not needed by most travellers. It may be recommended for people at higher risk, such as aid workers or those going to outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care.
The vaccine course
The vaccine is a drink rather than an injection. Depending on the vaccine and age, it is given as one, two or three doses, and the course should be finished at least one week before you could be exposed.
Where it is given
Cholera vaccine for travel is usually available free on the NHS from your GP surgery when you are travelling to a country with a risk of cholera.
This vaccine is often available free on the NHS for travel from your GP surgery.
Destinations
Sometimes advised for travellers to
Going to India, Kenya and Tanzania? Each guide lists every vaccine UK guidance advises for the country, with malaria and certificate notes, so you can see the whole picture before your consultation.
Price
£34
See all vaccine pricesThis is a general guide from UK travel health guidance. The pharmacist confirms what is right for you at your consultation, based on your itinerary, health and vaccine history.
Sources: travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsheets/cholera, nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations. Last checked 13 October 2026.
Getting your cholera vaccine at Peter Morgan Pharmacy
- Book a free video consultation. The pharmacist goes through your trip, your health and the vaccines you have already had.
- Get your plan. You leave the call knowing which vaccines and advice UK guidance suggests for your route.
- Come in for your vaccines. The team books you in at Peter Morgan Pharmacy, Dyserth, at a time that leaves room for any course to finish before you go.