Travel Vaccination

Hepatitis A Vaccine

Long-lasting protection against one of the most common travel-related infections.

What is hepatitis A, and how is it caught?

Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver, usually spread through contaminated food or water, or close contact with someone who is infected. Symptoms can include fatigue, nausea, and jaundice, and recovery can take several weeks.

It's most common in regions with limited access to clean water and sanitation, including parts of Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and Eastern Europe, making it one of the most frequently recommended vaccines for travellers.

Who should consider this vaccine?

Travellers to at-risk regions

Visiting areas with limited access to clean water and sanitation.

Those staying with local families

Sharing food, water, and facilities outside typical tourist settings.

Backpackers and adventure travellers

Covering rural routes or extended, unpredictable itineraries.

Anyone with an existing liver condition

Where an additional layer of protection is particularly worthwhile.

The vaccine at a glance

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Starts With One Injection

A single dose begins building your protection.

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Long-Term Cover Available

A follow-up dose extends protection for many years.

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Builds Protection Quickly

Immunity starts to develop within around two weeks.

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Can Be Combined

Often paired with hepatitis B or typhoid protection in one course.

Getting protected: what to expect

1. Book a pre-travel consultation

We'll discuss your itinerary and how much protection you're likely to need.

2. Receive your first dose

A quick injection that starts building your immunity.

3. Consider a booster dose

Recommended six to twelve months later if you want longer-term, multi-trip protection.

4. Travel with confidence

Even a single dose offers useful short-term cover ahead of your trip.

Questions about the hepatitis A vaccine

Is this vaccine required to enter a country?

It's not usually a formal entry requirement, but it's one of the most widely recommended travel vaccines. We'll advise based on your itinerary.

Do I need the booster dose?

Only the first dose is needed for a single trip, but a booster gives long-term protection if you travel regularly.

Is it safe if I have a liver condition?

This should be discussed individually during your consultation so we can advise on the best approach.

Can it be combined with other vaccines?

Yes, combined hepatitis A and B, or hepatitis A and typhoid options, are available.

Ready to protect your liver health abroad?

Book your consultation or vaccine appointment in a couple of minutes.