Who needs Hepatitis A protection?
Hepatitis A spreads through contaminated food or water and close contact. You need the vaccine if you plan trips to regions with intermediate or high infection levels, work in health care, handle food, or live with someone at risk.
- Travellers to Asia, Africa, South America, and parts of Eastern Europe
- Children visiting family abroad
- Aid workers and armed forces
- Sewage and laboratory staff
Timing your dose before departure
Aim to receive the first injection at least fourteen days before you leave for optimum antibody response, yet we can still vaccinate on the day you fly if necessary. A second dose six to twelve months later locks in long term cover.