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Hepatitis A vaccine

Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver caught from contaminated food and water, or from close contact with someone who has it. It is often mild in young children but can be more serious with age, and recovery can take weeks or months.

Course
Single dose
Price per dose
£55
Start at least
2 weeks before

Your course, dose by dose

Day 0

First dose at your consultation

Fly

Protected before you travel

Typical schedule shown. Your pharmacist confirms yours, and some courses can be speeded up.

Who it’s for

  • Most travellers to Africa, Asia, Central and South America and parts of Eastern Europe.
  • NaTHNaC recommends it for all previously unvaccinated travellers to every destination on this site.

Schedule

Course
One injection before travel.
When to have it
Ideally 2 weeks before you leave, but it is still worth having right up to the day of travel.
How long it lasts
One dose protects for about a year. A booster 6 to 12 months later extends cover to at least 25 years.
Age
From 1 year.

Good to know

  • Can be combined with hepatitis B in one vaccine, or with typhoid, where both are needed.
  • Good food, water and hand hygiene still matter after vaccination.

Often advised for trips to

Common questions

Do I need a GP referral?+

No. Book directly with us and bring details of any medicines you take and vaccines you’ve had before.

Can children have it?+

Many travel vaccines can be given to children. Minimum ages vary, and your pharmacist will check at the appointment.

Is it free on the NHS?+

Some travel vaccines are available from your GP. We’ll tell you which at your appointment, so you only pay for what you need from us.