Travel vaccine
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Protection against a serious viral liver infection. Available for adults and children at Cotham Pharmacy, Bristol.
Book FREE ConsultationWhat is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is spread through contaminated food and water, or through close contact with an infected person. It is one of the most common vaccine-preventable travel illnesses worldwide.
Symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain and fever. Most people recover fully but the illness can be severe and debilitating, lasting several weeks or months. In older adults and those with existing liver conditions, it can be life threatening.
Do I need this vaccine?
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for travel to areas with poor sanitation and hygiene standards, including parts of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America and Eastern Europe.
Recommended destinations
Africa, Asia, Middle East, Central & South America, Eastern Europe
High risk travellers
Backpackers, those visiting friends and relatives, humanitarian workers, long stay travellers
How it spreads
Contaminated food and water, undercooked shellfish, poor hand hygiene
How many doses do I need?
A single dose provides protection for up to one year. A booster dose given 6 to 12 months later extends protection for up to 25 years. The vaccine can be given up to the day of departure, although earlier is always better.
Primary dose
1 injection. Protection within 2 weeks. Valid for up to 1 year.
Booster dose
1 injection given 6–12 months later. Protection for up to 25 years.
Children
Junior formulation available for children aged 1–15. Same course applies.
Pricing
Pricing for this vaccine is available on our dedicated prices page.
All consultations are completely free with no obligation.
Ready to get protected?
Free consultation. Same day appointments available. Specialist travel health expertise.
Call us on 0117 973 6580 or book online.