Travel Clinic
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a highly infectious virus that can cause inflammation of the liver. Certain travellers are at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis A, including:
- those who are staying with or visiting the local population
- frequent and/or long-stay travellers to areas where sanitation and food hygiene are likely to be poor those
- with existing medical conditions such as liver disease or haemophilia
- men who have sex with men
- people who inject drugs
- those who may be exposed to the virus through their work
- those going to areas of hepatitis A outbreaks who have limited access to safe water and medical care
Symptoms
Symptoms are often mild or absent in young children, but the disease becomes more serious with advancing age. Recovery can vary from weeks to months. Following hepatitis A illness, immunity is lifelong. Symptoms may include: fever, loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin), malaise and nausea.
Prevention
To reduce your risk of spreading or catching the hepatitis A virus:
- Always wash your hands thoroughly after using the restroom and when you come in contact with an infected person's blood, stools, or other bodily fluid.
- Avoid unclean food and water.
The virus may spread quickly through day care centres and other places where people are in close contact. To prevent outbreaks, wash hands well before and after each diaper change, before serving food, and after using the restroom.
Product Information
Product
Ages
Doses
Per Dose
Course
Product
Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B Combined
Ages
16 - 85
Doses
3 to 4
Per Dose
£80
Course
Ask in store
Product
Hepatitis A
Ages
2 - 16
Doses
1 (paed)
Per Dose
£60
Course
£60
Product
Hepatitis A
Ages
16 - 85
Doses
1
Per Dose
£60
Course
£60
Hepatitis A
*Vaccines work best if given time to become active. This vaccine can be given up to the day before travel and will provide some cover.
Ages
Doses
Schedule
Booster required at
Ages
2 - 16
Doses
1 (paed)
Schedule
6-12 months after 1st dose
Booster required at
2 weeks preferably but anytime ok*
Ages
16 - 85
Doses
1
Schedule
6-12 months after 1st dose
Booster required at
2 weeks preferably but anytime ok*
Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B Combined
*Vaccines work best if given time to become active. This vaccine can be given up to the day before travel and will provide some cover.
**accelerated schedule. Full protection not given until final dose at 1 year. Will give adequate protection if leaving sooner.
Ages
Doses
Schedule
Booster required at
Time before travel
Ages
16 - 85
Doses
3 to 4
Schedule
Up to day before*
Booster required at
See specialist pharmacist
Time before travel
Up to day before*
Hepatitis A & Typhoid Combined
*Vaccines work best if given time to become active. This vaccine can be given up to the day before travel and will provide some cover.
Ages
Doses
Schedule
Booster required at
Ages
16 - 85
Doses
1
Schedule
Hep A booster only given at 6-12 months after 1st dose
Booster required at
1 - 2 weeks preferably but anytime ok*
Contact Us
Call 01225 432230 for more information and to book an appointment.
(Please note we are unable to answer clinical or destination-specific questions on the Phone. Any questions about vaccine need/recommendations etc will be answered in the consultation by our Pharmacists.)