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Hepatitis A & B Vaccinations

Protect yourself from hepatitis with our comprehensive vaccination services. At The Private Pharmacy Clinic, we provide expert guidance on Hepatitis A and B vaccines for travelers and at-risk individuals.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A Vaccination

£35

Per dose

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(Subject to availability, T&C's, discounts and offers)

👥 Who Should Get Vaccinated?

  • Tourists/travelers staying with or visiting local populations
  • Frequent and/or long-stay travelers to areas where sanitation and food hygiene are poor
  • Individuals with existing liver disease or haemophilia
  • Men who have sex with men
  • Injecting drug users
  • Workers in high-risk hepatitis A areas
  • People traveling to hepatitis A outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care

🩺 Signs and Symptoms

  • Children are normally asymptomatic
  • Jaundice may occur in 70-80% of cases
  • Malaise and fatigue
  • Nausea & Loss of appetite

⚠️ How It Spreads

  • Contaminated food or water
  • Poor hand hygiene practices
  • Close contact with infected individuals
  • Contaminated shellfish
  • Oral-anal contact

Hepatitis A Vaccination Schedule

Age Dose Required Schedule Time Before Travel Boost Required At
2-16 1 - 2 weeks preferably but anytime ok* 6-12 months after 1st dose
16-85 1 - 2 weeks preferably but anytime ok* 6-12 months after 1st dose

Hepatitis A & B Combined Vaccine

Age Dose Required Schedule Time Before Travel Boost Required At
16-85 3-4 0, 7, 21 days, + at 1 year** Up to day before* See specialist pharmacist

🛡️ Prevention & Hygiene

Practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the toilet and before handling food, is crucial. Vaccination is highly effective and recommended for at-risk individuals and travelers.

💊 Recovery

Unlike hepatitis B and C, hepatitis A does not result in chronic infection. Most individuals recover fully from hepatitis A without long-term consequences with proper rest and care.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B Vaccination

£35

Per dose

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(Subject to availability, T&C's, discounts and offers)

👥 Who Should Get Vaccinated?

  • Healthcare workers and first responders
  • Individuals with multiple sexual partners
  • People with chronic liver disease
  • Household contacts of hepatitis B carriers
  • Injecting drug users
  • Travelers to high-risk regions
  • People receiving blood products or dialysis

🩺 Signs and Symptoms

  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Dark urine
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Joint pain

⚠️ How It Spreads

  • Blood-to-blood contact
  • Unprotected sexual contact
  • Sharing needles or syringes
  • Mother to baby during birth
  • Contaminated medical equipment

Hepatitis B Vaccination Schedule

Age Dose Required Schedule Time Before Travel Boost Required At
Birth - 18 years 3 0, 1, 6 months 6 months before travel* See specialist pharmacist
18-85 years 3 0, 1, 6 months 6 months before travel* See specialist pharmacist

🛡️ Long-term Protection

Hepatitis B vaccination provides long-lasting protection. The vaccine is highly effective and can prevent both acute and chronic hepatitis B infection, reducing the risk of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.

⚕️ Chronic Infection Risk

Unlike Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B can lead to chronic infection, especially in infants and young children. Chronic hepatitis B can cause serious liver damage over time, making vaccination crucial for prevention.

🌍 Global Health Impact

Hepatitis B is a major global health concern. Vaccination programs have significantly reduced infection rates worldwide. Travelers to endemic regions should ensure they are fully vaccinated.

Protect Yourself Today

Don't wait until it's too late. Get vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B to safeguard your health.

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