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Online GP travel health consultations
Travel plans need advice tailored to your destination, dates and health history. An Irish-registered GP will build a plan for your trip and prescribe what can safely be prescribed in advance.
Appointments 08:00–22:00, 7 days IMC-registered GPs, EU-hosted records
What your GP can do
- Destination-specific risk assessment based on current guidance
- Prescribe malaria prophylaxis suited to the region and your medicines
- Prescribe standby treatment for travellers' diarrhoea and altitude sickness
- Set out which vaccinations you need and where to get them
- Provide a fit-to-fly or medication letter for airport security
When to seek urgent care instead
- Travelling within 48 hours with no prophylaxis started
- Pregnancy, immunosuppression or complex long-term conditions — allow extra planning time
In an emergency call 112 or 999, or contact your local emergency department or out-of-hours GP service.
Travel health advice and prescriptions — questions Irish patients ask
- Can you give the vaccines?
- Vaccines must be administered in person. Your consultation produces a written plan listing exactly which vaccines you need so a pharmacy or travel clinic can give them.
- How far in advance should I book?
- Ideally four to six weeks before departure, as some malaria tablets and vaccine courses need to start early.
- Can I get a letter for carrying medication?
- Yes — a signed letter listing your medicines for airport security or customs can be issued during the consultation.
Speak to an Irish-registered GP today
Pick a time that suits you, complete a short medical history and meet your GP by secure video or phone. Prescriptions go to any pharmacy in Ireland.