What the chikungunya 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
- £185 (1 dose)
- First step
- Free video consultation
- Guidance checked
- 13 October 2026
What it is
Chikungunya is a viral infection found in some tropical and subtropical regions. It usually causes fever, joint and muscle pain, headache and rash, and joint pain can sometimes last for months.
How it is caught
It is spread by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, which bite mainly during the day.
Who it is advised for
Alongside avoiding mosquito bites, vaccination may be considered for travellers to areas with an active outbreak, and for long-term or frequent travellers to areas where chikungunya has been reported in the past five years. One type of vaccine is not suitable for people with certain health conditions, so a health check is needed first.
The vaccine course
Two vaccines are licensed in the UK, each given as a single injection. Which one is suitable depends on your age and health, and one type should be given at least 30 days before travel.
Destinations
Sometimes advised for travellers to
Going to Thailand, India and Vietnam? 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
£185 (1 dose)
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/chikungunya. Last checked 13 October 2026.
Getting your chikungunya 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.