Hepatitis (A, B, A+B)
Safeguard yourself against hepatitis A & B with expert-administered vaccination. Prevent serious liver infections and ensure long-term protection before travelling.
Strong Immunity, Healthy Future – Get Your Hepatitis Vaccine
Hepatitis A spreads through contaminated food and water, causing jaundice, fever, and liver inflammation. Hepatitis B is a bloodborne virus transmitted through unprotected sex, medical procedures, and contaminated needles, leading to chronic liver disease or liver cancer.
Symptoms and Complications
- Hepatitis A: Fever, nausea, jaundice, liver inflammation (rarely fatal).
- Hepatitis B: Chronic liver damage, cirrhosis, liver failure, and cancer.
Why Do You Need the Hepatitis A & B Vaccine?
- Protection against serious liver infections: Hepatitis A & B can cause severe liver damage, leading to long-term health complications, including liver failure and cancer.
- Highly contagious diseases: Hepatitis A spreads through contaminated food and water, while hepatitis B is transmitted via blood, bodily fluids, and unprotected sex, making vaccination essential for prevention.
- Essential for travel: Many countries have a high prevalence of hepatitis A & B, increasing the risk for unvaccinated travellers.
- Long-lasting immunity: The hepatitis A & B vaccine offers extended protection, with some doses providing lifelong immunity, ensuring long-term safety.
- Required for certain professions: Healthcare workers, childcare providers, and those in close contact with infected people are at higher risk and may need vaccination for occupational safety.
Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America, and Eastern Europe have a high prevalence of Hepatitis A & B. This makes hepatitis A, B, A+B vaccination important.
Who Should Get the Hepatitis A & B Vaccine?
- All travellers to high-risk countries.
- Backpackers, adventure travellers, and long-term visitors.
- Healthcare workers and aid workers.
- Anyone undergoing medical procedures abroad.
- People engaging in high-risk activities (e.g., tattoos, piercings, unprotected sex).
Some countries require hepatitis B vaccination for long-term stays or work permits.
When and How to Get Vaccinated?
- Depending on the type of vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine is given as a single dose with a booster after 6–12 months for lifelong protection.
- Hepatitis B vaccine is a three-dose series given over 6 months.
- Combined hepatitis A & B vaccine is available for convenience.
- Get vaccinated at least 4 weeks before travel for full protection.
Possible Side Effects & Safety Information
The hepatitis A & B vaccines are safe and well-tolerated. Common side effects include:
- Redness or swelling at the injection site.
- Mild fever or fatigue.
- Temporary headache or muscle pain.
Rare side effects include allergic reactions, but they are extremely uncommon.
Not suitable for:
- People with severe allergies to vaccine ingredients.
Possible Side Effects & Safety Information
The hepatitis A & B vaccines are safe and well-tolerated. Common side effects include:
- Redness or swelling at the injection site.
- Mild fever or fatigue.
- Temporary headache or muscle pain.
Rare side effects include allergic reactions, but they are extremely uncommon.
Not suitable for:
- People with severe allergies to vaccine ingredients.
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Additional Travel Health Advice
For full protection, consider:
- Typhoid vaccination for contaminated food and water safety.
- Rabies vaccine if visiting rural areas or handling animals.
- DTP vaccine for tetanus protection in case of cuts or wounds.
How to Protect Yourself and Others?
Protect yourself from serious liver infections while travelling! Visit us for Hepatitis A, B, A+B vaccination in Chiswick at Alisha Pharmacy, conveniently accessible from Hammersmith, Roehampton, Richmond, Ealing, Shepherd’s Bush, Fulham, Brentford, Barnes, and Camden Town.
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