Travel vaccinations in Malta
If you're travelling, some destinations need vaccinations or malaria advice weeks in advance. A few Maltese pharmacies offer travel health services or can point you to the right place. Here's how to plan ahead.
Start early
Some travel vaccines need several weeks before departure to take full effect, and a few are given as a course. Check your destination’s requirements and speak to a pharmacist or travel clinic as early as you can.
What pharmacies can help with
Depending on the pharmacy, this may include advice on recommended vaccines, certain vaccinations on site, antimalarial guidance and general travel health (stomach upsets, sun, insect bites). For specialist or yellow-fever certificates you may be directed to a designated centre.
Find a pharmacy
Use the pharmacy finder to find a pharmacy near you and call ahead to ask what travel services they offer and what to bring (such as your itinerary).
Find a pharmacy near you
Search by town, see which pharmacies are open now, or who's on duty this Sunday or public holiday.
Frequently asked
How far in advance should I get travel vaccines?
Ideally several weeks before you travel, as some vaccines need time to work or come as a course. Speak to a pharmacist as early as possible.
Do all pharmacies offer travel vaccinations?
No — it varies. Call ahead to check, or ask to be pointed to a travel health clinic for specialist vaccines.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Services, availability and prices vary by pharmacy — please confirm with the pharmacy.
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