Many Hepatitis B infections cause mild symptoms and may not be recognised, however, infected individuals may develop into being life long carriers. Hepatitis B is generally spread through unprotected sex and blood (via blood transfusion, dirty needles, piercing and tattoos etc) but may also be transmitted through body fluids. It is 100 times more infective than HIV. All travellers should consider a course of Hepatitis B vaccines especially if travelling long term, or those working with children and humanitarian aid workers. It is a 3 dose course, given over a 3 week to 6 month period.
Hepatitis B
| Age of Use | Doses Required | Schedule | Time Before Travel | Booster Required |
| 16 years+ | 3 or 4 | 0, 7, 21 days +1 year** | Up to day before* | 5 years |
Hepatitis B Paediatric
| Age of Use | Doses Required | Schedule | Time Before Travel | Booster Required |
| Birth + | 3 or 4 | 0, 1, 2, 12 months** | Up to day before* | 5 years |
Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B Combined
| Age of Use | Doses Required | Schedule | Time Before Travel | Booster Required |
| 16 years+ | 3 | 0, 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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