Hepatitis A Vaccine in Highfield Pharmacy
Same-Day Appointments Available for Hepatitis A Vaccination
Hepatitis A Vaccine
£55
ⓘ Vaccination requirements may vary by country. Please consult with the pharmacy before booking.
About Hepatitis A Vaccination
How Our Hepatitis A Vaccine Service Works
Book an Appointment
You can call us or use our online booking system to schedule your travel health consultation. We recommend booking 6–8 weeks before departure for optimal protection timing. However same-day appointments are available when needed.
Attend Your Consultation
Our pharmacist will review your travel plans and medical history to ensure the vaccine suits you. Your first Hepatitis A dose can be given at this appointment. We'll discuss timing for other vaccines, offer travel health advice, and schedule your second dose in 6–12 months to complete the course.
Receive Treatment
The Hepatitis A vaccine is administered intramuscularly in the deltoid (≥1 year) or anterolateral thigh (<1 year). The appointment takes approximately 15–20 minutes including post-vaccination observation. You'll receive written confirmation of your vaccination for your travel records.
What Is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a contagious viral infection that affects the liver and is primarily spread through contaminated food, water, or close contact with an infected person. The virus causes liver inflammation and commonly leads to symptoms such as fatigue, fever, nausea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, and jaundice, which causes yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Although most people recover completely without long-term liver damage, the infection can be more severe in older adults and individuals with existing liver conditions.
How A? Spreads:
- Consuming contaminated food or drinking water
- Eating raw or undercooked shellfish from polluted water sources
- Close personal contact with an infected person
- Poor hand hygiene after using the toilet or changing nappies
- Contaminated food prepared by infected individuals
High-Risk Destinations Include:
- Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Central and South America
- Middle East
- Parts of Southeast Asia
Importance Of Hepatitis A Vaccine Vaccination
The Hepatitis A vaccine provides high levels of protection against infection. A two-dose primary course provides long-term protection, with the second dose given 6–12 months after the first. For those at ongoing risk, a reinforcing dose is recommended at 25 years after the primary course.
Why Hepatitis A Vaccine matters:
Who Should Get The Hepatitis A Vaccine?
Our pharmacists assess your individual travel and health risk based on your destination, planned activities, duration of stay, and medical history. Hepatitis A vaccination is commonly recommended for travellers visiting countries where hepatitis A infection remains prevalent, in accordance with NaTHNaC and TRAVAX guidance.
Hepatitis A Vaccination Is Strongly Recommended For
All travellers to high-risk countries outside Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan
Backpackers and adventure travellers with extended stays
Travellers visiting friends and relatives in endemic countries
Aid workers, volunteers, and humanitarian workers
Healthcare professionals working abroad
The Vaccine Is Suitable For
Adults and children from 1 year of age
Pregnant and breastfeeding individuals after risk assessment
Immunocompromised individuals where protection is recommended
People with bleeding disorders requiring modified administration technique
Elderly travellers requiring enhanced protection
Individuals with previous hepatitis A infection if immunity is uncertain
Who Should Not Receive The Vaccine
Infants under 1 year
People with previous severe allergic reactions to hepatitis A vaccine
Individuals with acute moderate or severe illness
People with confirmed past hepatitis A infection and immunity
Individuals with severe latex allergy when using specific syringe types
Individuals with phenylketonuria when using certain vaccine brands
Those vaccinated solely for occupational exposure should seek occupational health advice
Symptoms Of Hepatitis A
Many children with Hepatitis A experience mild or no symptoms, while adults are more likely to develop moderate to severe illness. Symptoms usually appear gradually within 2–6 weeks after infection.
Early Hepatitis A Symptoms
- Sudden fatigue and general malaise
- Loss of appetite and nausea
- Vomiting and mild fever
- Muscle and joint aches
- Discomfort in the upper right abdomen
- Jaundice: Yellowing of skin and whites of eyes (appears in 70–80% of adult cases)
- Dark urine (tea-coloured)
- Pale or clay-coloured stools
- Persistent fatigue lasting several weeks
- Itchy skin (pruritus)
- Unintentional weight loss
- Symptoms usually last 3–6 weeks
- Some people remain unwell for several months
- Relapsing symptoms can occur over 6–9 months
- Hospitalisation may be required in severe adult cases
- Full recovery can take several months
Potential complications:
- Fulminant hepatic failure (liver failure)
- Prolonged cholestasis causing bile flow problems
- Relapsing Hepatitis A lasting up to one year
Serious reactions are extremely rare. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience difficulty breathing, severe swelling of face or throat, or signs of severe allergic reaction.
Side Effects Of Hepatitis A Vaccination
The Hepatitis A vaccine has an excellent safety profile. Most people experience no side effects at all, and any reactions are typically mild and short-lived.
- Soreness, redness, or swelling at injection site
- Mild headache
- General tiredness
- Low-grade fever
- Loss of appetite
- Mild nausea
- Dizziness
- Muscle aches
- Feeling generally unwell
- Mild diarrhoea or stomach upset
- Resume normal activities immediately after vaccination
- Injection site reactions typically resolve within 2–3 days
- Take paracetamol if needed for discomfort (avoid aspirin in children)
- Stay hydrated and rest if feeling unwell
- Protection begins developing within 2–4 weeks
Book Your Vaccine Today
Same-day appointments available with qualified travel health professionals.
Book AppointmentWhy Choose Our Travel Clinic In Highfield Pharmacy
Experienced Travel Health Specialists
Our pharmacists have specialist qualifications in travel medicine. We maintain up-to-date knowledge UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), WHO, and NaTHNaC guidance. We provide evidence-based recommendations tailored specifically to your travel plans.
Same-Day Appointments Available
We offer flexible scheduling including same-day vaccination appointments for urgent travel needs. Whilst we recommend booking 6–8 weeks before departure when possible, we're here to help last-minute travellers too.
Complete Range Of Travel Vaccines
One-stop service for all your travel health needs including yellow fever, typhoid, cholera, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, meningitis, and routine vaccinations. We also provide antimalarial medication and expert advice on travel health insurance.
Comprehensive Travel Health Consultations
Your appointment includes thorough assessment of your destination, season of travel, accommodation type, planned activities, and duration of stay. You'll receive personalised advice on all required vaccinations, malaria prevention strategies, and practical tips for staying healthy abroad.
Children's Vaccination Services
We offer a welcoming, child-friendly environment for family travel vaccinations. Our team has extensive experience vaccinating children, making the entire process as comfortable and reassuring as possible.
Transparent, Upfront Pricing
Clear costs discussed during your consultation with no hidden fees. We explain all charges before proceeding with any vaccinations, helping you budget confidently for your travel health needs.