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This disease affects the liver and is usually spread through contaminated food and water or close physical contact with an infected person. It is common in developing countries where sanitary conditions are poor and the safety of drinking water is not adequately controlled. The disease can incubate for 3-5 weeks before illness develops.

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Adults can take many months to fully recover from infection whereas children often have very mild illness but can easily pass it to others. Hepatitis A is prevented by eating ‘safe’ food, drinking ‘safe’ water and pre-travel vaccination. A single vaccine is valid for a minimum of 1 year, with one booster vaccine valid for 25+ years.

Hepatitis A

Age of UseDoses RequiredScheduleTime Before TravelBooster Required
16 years+1-2 weeks preferably but anytime okAfter 1st dose = 1 year
After 2nd dose = 25+ years

Hepatitis A Paediatric

Age of UseDoses RequiredScheduleTime Before TravelBooster Required
12 months - 16 years1-2 weeks preferably but anytime okAfter 1st dose = 1 year
After 2nd dose 25+ years

Hepatitis A & Typhoid Combined

Age of UseDoses RequiredScheduleTime Before TravelBooster Required
16 years+1-1-2 weeks preferably but anytime is okEnquire with your Nomad Nurse

Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B Combined

Age of UseDoses RequiredScheduleTime Before TravelBooster Required
16 years+30, 7, 21 days +1 year**Up to day before*5 years

*Vaccines work best if given time to become active. This vaccine can be given up to the day before travel and will provide some cover.

**Full protection not given until final dose at 1 year. Will give adequate protection if leaving sooner.

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