Shingles travel insurance
Shingles travel insurance covers you if you are currently living or have just recovered from shingles and wish to travel with peace of mind. Travel Insurance for pre existing conditions covers you for medical emergencies, which is vital to prevent unexpected medical bills and give you the support you need if you have any medical problems while you are away.
According to the NHS, one in every four people will have at least one outbreak of shingles in their life time. The main symptoms of shingles is a dull and burning pain, which is followed by a rash that eventually develops into painful blisters. It’s not necessarily life threatening, but anyone who has had shingles will most likely agree: it does affect your travel plans.
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| Emergency medical expenses and Repatriation costs | Up to £10m | Up to £15m | Unlimited |
| Cancellation* and Curtailment | Up to £2k | Up to £15k | Up to £25k |
| Travel Delay | Up to £300 | Up to £1,500 | Up to £1,500 |
| Personal Belongings | Up to £2k | Up to £2.5k | Up to £5k |
| Personal liability | Up to £2m | Up to £2m | Up to £2m |
| Legal protection cover | Up to £50k | Up to £50k | Up to £100k |
* If you buy a policy which includes cancellation cover. / All these figures are per person and per trip.
Frequently asked questions
What if you call it herpes zoster?
Our detailed quote system recognises there are different names for the same medical condition.
As ‘herpes zoster’ is interchangeable with shingles, you may use either name when declaring your medical conditions.
Just remember only to declare the condition once!
What if you're still taking medication for shingles?
As long as your doctor has confirmed you are fit to travel, we can offer you a quote.
Plus, all of our policies cover loss or theft of your medication.
What if you no longer need treatment for shingles?
You will need to declare shingles if you or anyone else insured on the policy have:
- Any medical condition for which you have received surgery, in or out-patient treatment, tests or investigations in a hospital, clinic or GP surgery within the last 24 months.
- Any medical condition for which you have been prescribed medication in the last 5 years.
Our Travel Insurance: A simple 3 step quote process
Simply complete our quick 3-step screening process to get your quote
Here’s how it works.
1. Get a quote online or by phone
Once you’re ready to start the quote process, the first step is to provide your personal details and information about your holiday plans. This can be completed over the phone with one of our team members or online.
2. Complete our simple medical screening process
Here, you need to declare any medical conditions you have and any medications you and your travel companions are taking.
This way, we can provide the cover that best suits your needs.
3. Get your quote
You can either proceed to buy or save your quote at this stage.
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Tips for traveling with shingles
It is possible to travel after you have had shingles, you’ll just need to take a few extra precautions…
- Avoid traveling during the time before your shingles rash starts to scab over and develops a crust, as this is when you are potentially infectious to others!
- If your doctor says you are fit to travel, try to get a letter from your doctor that your shingles is not contagious so that you’re fit-to-fly.
- Wear loose fitting clothing to keep yourself comfortable on the flight.
- Make sure that your rash is kept clean and dry during travel.
- If you have been prescribed antiviral medication, bring more than enough with you to last the length of your trip. You may also want to bring painkillers to reduce your discomfort.
- Stress can make shingles flare up, so try to avoid stressful situations. Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination and allow for rest time.
- Keep the affected area out of the sun and covered up, as the lesions will be more susceptible to sunburn.
- Make sure you know the emergency medical assistance number of your travel insurance. If possible, it should be the first number you call in the event of an emergency.
