Hepatitis A Vaccination
The Hepatitis A vaccine protects against a highly contagious viral infection that affects the liver.
It is particularly recommended for travellers visiting areas with poor sanitation or limited access to clean water, including many parts of Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and Eastern Europe.
What is Hepatitis A & How is it Spread?
Hepatitis A is a viral liver infection spread through contaminated food or water, or through close contact with someone who is infected. It can cause symptoms such as fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, and jaundice. While most people recover fully, the illness can be severe and prolonged in some cases.
Hepatitis A is most common in areas where sanitation is poor and access to clean drinking water is limited. Travellers to high-risk countries are advised to get vaccinated well before departure.
For more information, speak to our pharmacy team or visit the NHS website.
What to Expect from Our Hepatitis A Vaccination Service
The Hepatitis A vaccine is available at D H Roberts Pharmacy as a two-dose course. The first dose provides protection for 1 year, and the second dose, given 6 to 18 months later, extends protection for up to 25 years.
Here’s how the service works:
1. Complete the Travel Health Questionnaire: Start by completing our online form to share your travel plans and medical history.
2. Consultation and Review: An independent prescriber will review your form. If appropriate, a prescription will be issued and sent directly to the pharmacy.
3. Schedule Your Appointment: Please contact D H Roberts Pharmacy two days after submitting your form to book your vaccination appointment.
The Hepatitis A vaccine is priced at £63 for one dose or £110 for the full two-dose course.
Planning Your Next Adventure?
The dengue fever vaccine is available at D H Roberts Pharmacy and requires two doses to complete the full course.
To begin, simply complete our travel health questionnaire. Once submitted, your information will be reviewed by one of our pharmacists, and if suitable, a prescription will be arranged.
We recommend contacting the pharmacy two days after submitting your form to schedule your vaccination appointment.
Fill out the questionnaire today and let us guide you through the next steps for a safe and protected journey.