Chikungunya vaccine
Chikungunya is a viral infection spread by day-biting mosquitoes. It causes sudden fever and severe joint pain. It usually settles in one to two weeks and is rarely fatal, but joint pain can last months or years.
- Course
- Single dose
- Price per dose
- £200
- Start at least
- 2 weeks before
Your course, dose by dose
Day 0
First dose at your consultation
Fly
Protected before you travel
Typical schedule shown. Your pharmacist confirms yours, and some courses can be speeded up.
Who it’s for
- People aged 12 and over travelling to a region with a current outbreak.
- Long-term or frequent travellers to regions with an increased risk.
- People exposed to the virus through laboratory work.
Schedule
- Course
- One injection.
- Age
- From 12 years.
- How long it lasts
- The need for a booster has not yet been established.
Good to know
- Vimkunya is the only chikungunya vaccine approved in the UK. The UK licence for the other vaccine, IXCHIQ, was revoked by the MHRA in October 2026.
- Daytime bite avoidance is important with or without the vaccine.
Often advised for trips to
Common questions
How many doses of the Chikungunya vaccine do I need?+
The usual course is a single dose. Your pharmacist confirms the right schedule for you, and some courses can be speeded up if you are travelling soon.
How long before travel should I have the Chikungunya vaccine?+
Start at least 2 weeks before you travel so the course is complete and has time to work. If you are leaving sooner, call us on 01249 892813.
How much does the Chikungunya vaccine cost?+
£200 per dose. Your consultation is included.
Do I need a GP referral?+
No. Book directly with us and bring details of any medicines you take and vaccines you have had before.
Can children have it?+
Many travel vaccines can be given to children. Minimum ages vary, and your pharmacist will check at the appointment.
Clinical content by Lyneham Pharmacy and Travel Clinic (GPhC registered pharmacy 9010716).