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Chikungunya vaccine.

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne illness causing fever and often severe, long-lasting joint pain. Two different vaccine types are available in the UK, with different safety profiles and eligibility rules, so which one is right for you depends on your age and medical history. Available with our GPhC-registered pharmacist, no GP referral needed.

GPhC Registered 9012617 £200 per dose Single dose, either type Pharmacist-led consultation
About chikungunya

Two vaccine types, with different eligibility.

Chikungunya is spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes across subtropical and tropical parts of the Americas, Africa, Southeast Asia, India and the Pacific region. It is rarely fatal, but the joint pain it causes can be severe and, for some people, lasts for months or even years after the initial illness has passed.

Two vaccine types are currently available in the UK. One is a live vaccine, containing a weakened form of the virus, given as a single dose. Following a UK safety review, this option is no longer recommended for anyone aged 60 or over, or for people with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or a weakened immune system, due to very rare but serious and occasionally fatal reactions reported in these groups. It also needs to be given no later than 30 days before travel. The other option is a non-live vaccine, based on virus-like particles rather than a weakened live virus, also given as a single dose, suitable from age 12 with no equivalent age or health restrictions and no safety signal to date. Your pharmacist will confirm which option, if either, is appropriate for you.

Not everyone is eligible for both vaccine types. Your age and medical history determine which option, if any, can be offered to you. This is assessed carefully and honestly at your consultation before any vaccine is given.
Mosquito bite avoidance remains essential either way. Long sleeves, repellent, and avoiding peak daytime mosquito activity all continue to matter alongside vaccination.
Who should consider it

Is the chikungunya vaccine right for you?

Travelling to an area with an active outbreak

Check current country-specific guidance, outbreaks are reported and updated regularly.

Long-term or frequent travellers

To regions with chikungunya transmission within the past 5 years.

Occupational exposure

Including laboratory staff who may work directly with the virus.

Aged 60 or over, or certain health conditions

The live vaccine option is not currently suitable for you, but the non-live option may still be appropriate. Your pharmacist will confirm.

Younger than 12

Neither vaccine type currently has UK approval for younger children, so mosquito bite avoidance is the main protection available.

Vaccine prices

Full price list available on this page ↓. Prices subject to change, please confirm at the clinic.

What to expect

How the chikungunya vaccine consultation works.

Full health and travel history review

Your age, medical conditions and travel plans are discussed in detail, since these determine which vaccine type, if either, is suitable for you.

Single injection

Whichever type applies to you, it’s given as one dose. If the live vaccine type is used, this must be given no later than 30 days before you travel.

Full protection develops within a few weeks

Timing varies by vaccine type, your pharmacist will confirm what to expect and when you’ll be protected for your trip.

Longer-term protection still being studied

Both vaccine types are relatively new, so long-term protection data and any future booster recommendations will be updated as they become available.

Book online

Book your chikungunya vaccine consultation.

We’ll assess which vaccine type, if any, is suitable for you before proceeding.

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Chikungunya vaccine price.

A single dose, whichever vaccine type applies to you. Prices are subject to change, please confirm at the clinic before booking.

Vaccine Course Price
Chikungunya – type confirmed at consultation1 dose£200.00
Your travel health consultation is free. The price above is £200.00 for the single dose. There is no separate charge for the pharmacist consultation. Vaccination will only proceed once eligibility has been properly assessed.
FAQs

Chikungunya vaccine FAQs.

Why are there two different chikungunya vaccines?
One is a live vaccine, containing a weakened version of the virus. The other is a non-live vaccine based on virus-like particles, which don’t contain any live virus. They have different safety profiles, particularly for older adults and people with certain health conditions, so your pharmacist will confirm which, if either, applies to you.
Why isn’t the live vaccine suitable for everyone?
Following a UK safety review, the live vaccine option is no longer recommended for anyone aged 60 or over, or for people with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or a weakened immune system. This follows very rare but serious, and occasionally fatal, reactions reported in these groups globally. The non-live vaccine option does not currently carry these restrictions.
Does this mean I can’t be vaccinated against chikungunya?
Not necessarily. If you fall into a group where the live vaccine isn’t suitable, the non-live option may still be appropriate for you from age 12. Your pharmacist will talk through your options honestly at your consultation.
How many doses do I need?
Both vaccine types are given as a single dose. If the live vaccine type applies to you, it must be given no later than 30 days before you travel.
How long does protection last?
Both vaccine types are relatively new to the UK, so long-term duration of protection is still being studied. Your pharmacist can advise on the most current guidance at your consultation.
Are there any side effects?
Most side effects are mild, such as soreness at the injection site, headache, or tiredness. Serious reactions are rare, and your pharmacist will explain what to look out for and when to seek urgent medical attention before you leave your appointment.
Can I have this alongside other travel vaccines?
In many cases, yes, though as one option is a live vaccine, timing around other live vaccines such as yellow fever needs to be considered. Your pharmacist will review your full vaccination plan and advise on the right timing.
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