Rayners Lane Travel Clinic
Where the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines meet at Rayners Lane, our travel clinic is a short drive north up Imperial Drive. Same-day vaccines and certificates, pharmacist-led, no GP referral.
Rayners Lane is about 10 minutes and 2 miles from Harrow Clinics at 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, north via Imperial Drive and the A4090. Travel vaccinations are self-referral with no GP referral needed, the risk assessment is included, and suitable vaccines are given in the same visit with a written record.
- Harrow Clinics is about 10 minutes and 2 miles from Rayners Lane, north via Imperial Drive and the A4090.
- Rayners Lane station is served by both the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines, with Harrow-on-the-Hill a few stops away on the Metropolitan.
- Travel vaccinations are self-referral, so students and travellers not registered locally can book directly.
- Rabies is spread by bites, scratches and licks from infected mammals and is given as a course before travel.
- Japanese encephalitis is spread by Culex mosquitoes that bite in the evening and at night in rural rice-growing areas.
At a glance
| Service | Private travel vaccinations and pre-travel consultation |
|---|---|
| Serving | Rayners Lane, HA5 and HA2, and the south west of the London Borough of Harrow |
| Clinic address | Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP |
| Nearest station | Harrow-on-the-Hill (Metropolitan line, Chiltern Railways) |
| Getting here from Rayners Lane | About 10 minutes and about 2 miles north via Imperial Drive and the A4090, or a few stops on the Metropolitan line |
| Appointment length | About 20 to 30 minutes including the risk assessment |
| GP referral | Not required, self-referral, GP registration not needed |
| Certificate issued | Written vaccination record, and yellow fever ICVP where the vaccine is given |
| Regulator | GPhC registered premises 1114125, pharmacist Avni Kanabar GPhC 2225518 |
Travel vaccinations for Rayners Lane residents
Harrow Clinics is about 2 miles from Rayners Lane at 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, a short drive north up Imperial Drive. Rayners Lane is a diverse Metropolitan and Piccadilly line interchange, and the travel we support is hugely varied, so we give same-day, pharmacist-led vaccines with no GP referral, always matched to your itinerary using current NaTHNaC and WHO advice.
Which vaccines for your trip
Whatever your destination, we hold the full range in stock, including:
- Hepatitis A and Typhoid for South Asia, Africa and beyond
- Yellow Fever, with the ICVP certificate issued on the day
- Meningitis ACWY (Menveo) for Hajj, Umrah and students
- Rabies and Japanese Encephalitis for longer or rural trips
- Hepatitis B, Cholera and Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio boosters
Malaria tablets, including Malarone and Doxycycline, are available after your travel consultation. See our booking page for current rates.
Getting to Harrow Clinics from Rayners Lane
Head north via Imperial Drive and Rayners Lane (A4090) toward the town centre, about 10 minutes by car. We are at 106 High Street, a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, with parking nearby.
Ready to travel? Book a travel appointment online or call 020 8869 1200.
- TravelHealthPro country travel health advice — Look up each country on a multi-stop backpacking route before booking.
- NHS information on rabies — Explains how rabies is spread by bites, scratches and licks from infected animals.
- NHS information on Japanese encephalitis — Background on the mosquito-borne infection found in rural parts of Asia.
- NHS guidance on malaria — Why bite avoidance and antimalarial tablets matter where there is no vaccine.
- Fitfortravel destination health information — A second NHS source for destination and outbreak information.
Every travel vaccine your trip needs, in one same-day visit.
Destination risk assessment
Itinerary-specific risk review against the latest NaTHNaC and WHO advice, not a generic checklist.
Every travel vaccine on-site
Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Rabies, Meningitis ACWY, Japanese Encephalitis, Cholera, Dengue and more, held in stock.
Hajj and Umrah certificates
Meningitis ACWY (Menveo) administered and certified the same day, the certificate Saudi visa applications require. Valid for 5 years.
Yellow Fever certificate (ICVP)
Registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre (YFVC No. 5291). Valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis issued on the day.
Malaria tablets if needed
Antimalarial tablets including Malarone, Doxycycline and alternatives, available after your travel consultation.
Families welcome
Children from 9 months for Yellow Fever, earlier for some other vaccines. We plan the schedule for everyone travelling.
NHS GP route compared with a private travel clinic, for Rayners Lane travellers
| NHS GP practice | Harrow Clinics | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can book | Registered patients of that practice | Anyone, including travellers not registered with a GP |
| Lead time | Often several weeks in busy periods | Same-day and next-day slots subject to availability |
| Backpacker vaccines | Rabies and Japanese encephalitis usually not held | Full private travel range including rabies and Japanese encephalitis |
| Malaria tablets | Private prescription or pharmacy supply | Antimalarial tablets supplied after a consultation where suitable |
| Journey from Rayners Lane | Depends on your registered practice | About 10 minutes by road, or a few stops on the Metropolitan line |
Three steps from booking to travel-ready.
Pre-screen, vaccinate, certificate. Usually 30 minutes total.
- 01
Book online or call
Pick a slot. Tell us where you are going, when, and for how long. We send a short pre-appointment form so we are ready when you arrive.
- 02
Come to Harrow High Street
106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station. Our pharmacist runs through your itinerary and confirms which vaccines and tablets you need.
- 03
Vaccinated and certified
Get your jabs the same visit, with malaria tablets if needed, plus any certificates required for your destination. Most appointments take 20 to 30 minutes.
Questions people ask about Rayners Lane
Which travel vaccines do backpackers going to South East Asia usually discuss?
Hepatitis A and typhoid are the common food and water considerations, with rabies for anyone away from prompt medical care or around animals, and Japanese encephalitis for longer rural stays. What you actually need depends on the countries, season and activities, and is set out against current NaTHNaC guidance at the consultation.
How do I reach the clinic from Rayners Lane by tube?
Take the Metropolitan line from Rayners Lane towards Harrow-on-the-Hill, which is a few stops, then walk up from the station into Harrow on the Hill High Street. The Piccadilly line also serves Rayners Lane. By car it is about 10 minutes north via Imperial Drive and the A4090.
How many rabies doses are needed and how long does the course take?
Pre-exposure rabies vaccination is a course of doses given over a period of days to weeks before travel, and the exact schedule is set at the consultation. Rabies is spread by bites, scratches and licks from infected mammals, so it is worth planning early if you will be volunteering, cycling or trekking.
Do I need Japanese encephalitis for a rural trip?
It is considered for longer stays or repeated trips to rural, rice-growing parts of Asia, particularly in the transmission season. The virus is spread by Culex mosquitoes that bite in the evening and at night, so bite avoidance matters alongside the vaccine. The decision is made from your itinerary at the consultation.
Can I get travel vaccines if I am not registered with a GP?
Yes. Private travel appointments are self-referral, so students, new arrivals to Rayners Lane and anyone between GP registrations can book directly. Bring any vaccination records you have. Booking is online through the travel clinic booking page or by phone on 020 8869 1200.
Does the injection hurt and what side effects should I expect?
The injection itself is quick, and the most common after-effect is a sore arm for a day or two, sometimes with mild tiredness or a slight temperature. Serious reactions are uncommon. The pharmacist goes through what to expect for each vaccine before it is given and what to do if you feel unwell.
What if I leave before finishing a multi-dose course?
Partial protection is still worth having, and remaining doses can usually be completed later rather than starting again. The pharmacist will tell you which doses give useful cover before departure and what to do about the rest, and will give you a written record to take with you.
Do I need antimalarial tablets as well as vaccines?
There is no malaria vaccine for travellers, so protection is bite avoidance plus antimalarial tablets where your destination and itinerary call for them. Suitability is assessed in a consultation, taking account of your medical history and other medicines, before any tablets are supplied.
Avni Kanabar is a GPhC-registered pharmacist at Harrow Clinics, a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre (YFVC No. 5291) on Harrow on the Hill High Street, providing pharmacist-led travel health for the HA community.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from Harrow travellers.
No. Anyone can self-refer to a private travel clinic. Book directly online or call 020 8869 1200.
Meningitis ACWY (Menveo) is mandatory for the Saudi Arabia visa and must have been given within the last 5 years. We administer it and issue the certificate the same visit. Hepatitis A, Typhoid and seasonal flu are also worth considering depending on your itinerary.
Ideally 4 to 6 weeks before travel, especially for vaccines that need multiple doses like Rabies or Japanese Encephalitis. For Hajj jabs and most single-dose vaccines, same-week appointments are fine. Even at short notice most travel vaccines still help.
It depends on where you are going, how long, your activities, age and medical history. We do not sell a generic package, every recommendation is based on your itinerary against current NaTHNaC guidance. The pre-travel consultation is included.
Some are. Combined Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio, Hepatitis A and Typhoid are NHS-funded for certain destinations through GP practices. Yellow Fever, Rabies, Hajj jabs, Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis B for tourism and others are private. If you have time it is worth asking your GP about the NHS-funded ones first.
Yes. Most travel vaccines are licensed from 1 year of age, Yellow Fever from 9 months. We work out the right schedule for each child.
Plan for 20 to 30 minutes. That covers the pre-travel risk assessment, the vaccines, and issuing any certificates.
Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP. From Rayners Lane it is about 10 minutes by car, heading north via Imperial Drive and Rayners Lane (A4090). We are a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, with parking nearby.
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Book travel vaccinations in Rayners Lane
Wherever you are travelling from Rayners Lane, we can help. Book a same-day travel appointment and get every vaccine and certificate your trip needs in one visit.