Hepatitis A Vaccination
Hepatitis A is a viral infection which can cause severe liver disease. The viral infection is usually spread by contaminated food and water.
Vaccination content
Travellers will receive an active vaccine. This is a purified, inactivated preparation of hepatitis A virus.
Who should be vaccinated?
Those travelling to or who will be residing in areas where the disease is common, particularly if sanitation and food hygiene is likely to be poor. Additional vaccine information: The vaccine is also available combined with hepatitis B or typhoid.
Vaccine dose
A single injection 2 weeks prior to travel. Then a reinforcing dose 6-12 months later.
When to get vaccinated
2 weeks before travel
Who should not be vaccinated?
General issues: Patients who have had a serious reaction (”anaphylaxis”) to a previous dose of this vaccine or its constituents. Specific issues: One brand of vaccine ”Epaxal” should not be given to those who have had anaphylaxis to hens’ eggs.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
There is no evidence of risk.
Duration of immunity
25 years
Side effects
Very few. Temporary tenderness at the site of the injection.
Side effects
Very few. Temporary tenderness at the site of the injection.
Price
£82 per dose
