Cholera Vaccination (Dukoral)
Oral cholera vaccine recommended for aid workers and travellers to areas with active cholera outbreaks. Also provides some protection against ETEC travellers' diarrhoea.
Overview
Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It causes severe, watery diarrhoea that can lead to fatal dehydration within hours if untreated.
At Gloucester Travel Clinic, we offer Dukoral®, the only cholera vaccine licensed in the UK. It's an oral vaccine — taken as a drink mixed with water — making it needle-free and convenient. Dukoral also provides some cross-protection against enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), a common cause of travellers' diarrhoea.
While the risk of cholera for most travellers is very low, vaccination is recommended for humanitarian aid workers, healthcare professionals working in outbreak zones, and travellers visiting areas with active cholera outbreaks and limited access to safe water.
Vaccine Details & Pricing
| Vaccine | Dukoral® (oral) |
| Doses required | 2 oral doses, taken 1–6 weeks apart |
| Price | £35 per dose (£70 total) |
| Protection duration | Approximately 2 years (booster recommended) |
| Administration | Drink — mixed with buffer solution and water. No injection required. |
Who Should Get Cholera Vaccination?
- Aid and relief workers deployed to disaster zones or refugee camps
- Healthcare workers in cholera-endemic regions
- Travellers to areas with active cholera outbreaks
- Travellers with limited access to safe water and sanitation
- Those who want additional protection against ETEC travellers' diarrhoea
The risk of cholera for most tourists staying in hotels and resorts is very low. Our pharmacists will assess your specific risk during consultation.