Hepatitis Combined A+B Vaccine in Highfield Pharmacy
Same-Day Appointments Available for Combined Hepatitis A & B Vaccination
Hepatitis Combined A+B Vaccine
£65
ⓘ Vaccination requirements may vary by country. Please consult with the pharmacy before booking.
About Hepatitis Combined A+B Vaccination
How Our Hepatitis Combined A+B Vaccine Service Works
Book an Appointment
You can call or book online to schedule your travel health consultation. We recommend booking 6-8 weeks before departure to allow time for the standard 3-dose schedule. However, accelerated courses are available for urgent travel needs.
Attend Your Consultation
Our pharmacists will assess your travel plans, review your medical history, and advise which vaccines you need. You'll receive your first Twinrix dose during this appointment and schedule your subsequent doses. We'll discuss whether the standard or accelerated schedule suits your departure date.
Complete Your Course
Return for your second and third doses according to your vaccination schedule. Protective immunity develops following completion of the recommended vaccination schedule. The degree and timing of protection may vary depending on the schedule used and your individual immune response.
Why Get the Combined Hepatitis A+B Vaccine?
The combined Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccine provides protection against two serious viral liver infections in a single vaccination course.
It is especially recommended for travellers visiting regions where both infections are common, offering convenient and effective dual protection while reducing the number of separate injections required.
Hepatitis A is mainly spread through contaminated food and water, while Hepatitis B spreads through infected blood and body fluids.
How Vaccine? Spreads:
- Hepatitis A: consuming contaminated food or water
- Hepatitis A: close contact with an infected person
- Hepatitis B: unprotected sexual contact
- Hepatitis B: sharing needles or sharp instruments
- Hepatitis B: from mother to child during birth
High-Risk Destinations Include:
- South Asia including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Parts of South America
- Eastern Europe and the Balkans
- Areas with poor sanitation or limited access to clean water
Who Should Get The Combined Hepatitis A And B Vaccine?
The combined Hepatitis A and B vaccination is recommended for travellers and occupational risk groups. It is suitable for individuals at increased risk of exposure to either virus, particularly during international travel or healthcare-related work. Our travel health specialists provide evidence-based recommendations tailored to your personal circumstances.
Strongly Recommended For
Travellers to high Hepatitis A/B countries, It includes long-term, backpackers, adventure seekers, VFR visitors, frequent business travellers, aid workers, missionaries, volunteers, and those lacking safe food/water/medical care.
Healthcare/emergency personnel: doctors, nurses, paramedics, lab workers handling blood, dental staff, care home/prison healthcare workers, first responders.
Occupational risk groups: military overseas, humanitarian aid in conflict zones, sewage workers, workers with drug users, mortuary staff, residential care for learning disabilities.
Lifestyle/health risks: men who have sex with men, multiple partners, close Hep B contacts, drug injectors or treatment, haemophilia patients on clotting factors, regular transfusion patients, chronic liver/kidney disease patients (esp. dialysis).
Children/families: children travelling/adopted from endemic areas, children of parents from high-prevalence countries visiting often, families relocating abroad, young adults doing gap year or volunteer work abroad.
The Vaccine Is Suitable For
Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older
Children aged 1–15 years using paediatric Twinrix formulations
Pregnant individuals following specialist clinical assessment
People with weakened immune systems who may require additional doses
Individuals with chronic medical conditions after medical review
Who Should Not Receive The Vaccine
Individuals with previous severe allergic reaction to a hepatitis vaccine
People allergic to vaccine ingredients including neomycin or yeast
Anyone currently experiencing acute illness with high fever
Individuals with confirmed hypersensitivity to baker’s yeast
Symptoms Of Hepatitis A And B
Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B infections can range from mild illness to serious liver disease. Understanding the symptoms helps with early diagnosis, timely treatment, and prevention of complications.
Typical Hepatitis A Symptoms
Hepatitis A symptoms usually develop gradually within 2–6 weeks after infection and commonly resolve within a few weeks.
Common symptoms:
- Sudden fatigue and general malaise
- Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite
- Abdominal discomfort in the upper right side
- Jaundice causing yellowing of skin and eyes
- Dark urine and pale stools
- Mild fever and muscle aches
- Intense itching across the body
Typical Hepatitis B symptoms
- Sudden fatigue and general malaise
- Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite
- Abdominal discomfort in the upper right side
- Jaundice causing yellowing of skin and eyes
- Dark urine and pale stools
- Mild fever and muscle aches
- Intense itching across the body
Serious allergic reactions are rare. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, severe swelling, or widespread rash after vaccination.
Side Effects Of Hepatitis A+B Vaccination
The combined Hepatitis A+B (Twinrix) vaccine is generally well-tolerated. Most people experience no side effects at all. Any reactions are typically mild and resolve within a few days.
- Soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site
- Mild fever
- Headache
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Gastrointestinal upset or mild nausea
- Dizziness
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhoea or stomach discomfort
- Muscle aches
- Flu-like symptoms
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Pins and needles sensation
- Fainting (particularly in adolescents—our team takes precautions)
- Resume normal activities immediately after vaccination
- Side effects typically appear within 24–48 hours and resolve within 2–3 days
- Take paracetamol if needed for discomfort or fever
- Stay hydrated and rest if feeling unwell
- Complete all three doses in the schedule for full and lasting protection
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 extensive training in travel medicine. They stay current with WHO, Public Health England, and NaTHNaC guidance. We provide evidence-based recommendations tailored to your specific itinerary, not generic advice.
Same-Day Appointments
Flexible scheduling including same-day options for urgent pre-departure needs. We recommend booking 6–8 weeks ahead when possible to allow time for multi-dose vaccines, but we accommodate last-minute travellers who need immediate protection.
Complete Travel Health Service
Full range of travel vaccines including yellow fever, typhoid, hepatitis A/B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, meningitis, and cholera. We also supply antimalarial medication and provide prescriptions for altitude sickness prevention — your one-stop destination for all travel health needs.
Comprehensive Risk Assessments
Your appointment includes thorough evaluation of your destination, season, accommodation type, length of stay, and planned activities. You'll receive personalised advice on all necessary vaccinations, malaria prevention strategies, and practical tips for staying healthy abroad.
Convenient Central Location
Easily accessible from town centre, Langley, Cippenham, and surrounding Berkshire areas. Convenient appointment times available around your work and family commitments, including early morning and evening slots.
Transparent Pricing
Clear, upfront costs with no hidden fees. We discuss all charges during your consultation so you can plan your travel health budget confidently. This vaccine is supplied and administered under a Patient Group Direction (PGD) by authorised healthcare professionals in accordance with national guidance.