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
How long does the hepatitis A vaccine last?+
One dose protects you for about a year. A booster 6 to 12 months later gives long-term protection, usually for at least 25 years.
How many doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine do I need?+
The usual course is a single dose. Your pharmacist confirms the right schedule for you, and some courses can be speeded up if you are travelling soon.
How long before travel should I have the Hepatitis A vaccine?+
Start at least 2 weeks before you travel so the course is complete and has time to work. If you are leaving sooner, call us on 01249 892813.
How much does the Hepatitis A vaccine cost?+
£55 per dose. Your consultation is included.
Do I need a GP referral?+
No. Book directly with us and bring details of any medicines you take and vaccines you have 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.
Clinical content by Lyneham Pharmacy and Travel Clinic (GPhC registered pharmacy 9010716).