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Hepatitis A Vaccine

The Hepatitis A Vaccine is important to have if you’re travelling to a country that doesn’t have clean or safe water.

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This disease affects the liver and can cause you to become sick with symptoms like fever, jaundice, nausea and feeling unwell. Thankfully, we have the Hep A Vaccine which can stop you from being ill on your travels and potentially needing hospital treatment.
In the UK, we aren’t routinely vaccinated against Hepatits A because our water supply is clean and safe to drink, and the infection risk is low. However, there are parts of the world that still struggle with outbreaks which you should be aware of before you travel.

Hepatitis A vaccine for travel

Our travel clinic provides Hep A jabs for all patients at risk of contracting it while abroad. If you’re unsure whether you need one or not, you can always book a consultation with one of our clinicians to talk through your travel plans and any concerns you might have about your health while you’re away.

It’s recommended to get a Hep A vaccine if you’re travelling to any of the following places:

- India and the Indian Subcontinent

- Sub-Saharan Africa

- North Africa

- Some parts of the Far East

- South and Central America

- Middle East

How to avoid getting Hepatitis A while travelling

Being vaccinated against disease is a great way to prevent illness, but not the only way, and should be used alongside other tips to help you stay safe abroad.
To make sure you steer clear of any infection, make sure you only drink sealed, clean and bottled water bought from a shop, and wash your hands thoroughly before prepping and eating any food.

If you can, avoid eating any unwashed or uncooked fruit and vegetables as these can harbour the virus that spreads through poo and soil.

You should also make sure to limit your contact with anyone known to be infected, and use condoms or a barrier contraceptive when having sex.

Hepatitis A vaccination cost

The cost for a single Hepatitis A vaccine is ££ at Ready Health’s Travel Clinic. Or, you can combine it with the vaccine for Hep B for ££.

We recommend booking to see one of our travel health consultants for advice on which vaccines and treatments you need for your trip, as you may be able to save money by booking all of your services with us.

All injections are carried out by a registered clinician at our hub in Standish. Please see below for all available appointment times.

It’s thought that a Hep A vaccine lasts for around 25 years, so it’s important to check your injection history with your NHS GP to see whether or not you need one before you fly. You may also choose to have a Hep A jab if you’re at another at-risk group such as people with a blood clotting disorder, those with long-term liver disease, or men who have sex with other men as these factors can increase your likelihood of being diagnosed with Hepatitis A.You should continue to have the vaccine for as long as you are considered at risk.

Most people only need to get a Hepatitis A jab if they’re travelling abroad to a country that doesn’t have safe drinking water or is known to be at risk of an outbreak. However, if you frequently visit other continents or are an at-risk group at home in the UK, you should get a booster jab every 25 years.

As with a vast majority of travel vaccines, you should arrange your Hepatitis A jab for at least 2 weeks before you’re due to fly so it has chance to work in your system. After this, you should be protected for over 2 decades against the disease.