£49.99 per dose | 3 doses needed (adult)
£45.99 per dose | 3 doses needed (child)
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that can damage the liver. Unlike hepatitis A, it is typically transmitted through bodily fluids, such as blood, or contaminated needles, leading to inflammation and potentially severe liver damage.
The main causes are Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) which spreads through contact with infectious body fluids, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids or shared needles and exposure to infected blood.
Hepatitis B can cause a range of flu like symptoms as well as jaundice. It can become chronic and lead to liver damage and failure.
Dose
Adult and children from 1 year of age
The course consists of three doses given at day 0, 1 and 6 months.
Accelerated course: Four doses given at day 0, 1, 2, and 12 months ( for pre-exposure prophylaxis in people at high risk and post-exposure prophylaxis).
If you are travelling at short notice within a month you can have the doses at day 0, 7, 21 days and at 12 months.
Boosters: Once you have completed the course, you usually won’t need another booster for five years.
Medication
Engerix B
You cannot receive the vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to it or any of its components in the past, or if you are currently immunocompromised or pregnant.
Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations
The Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended and considered necessary for certain groups of people, including:
- Travellers to high-risk areas
- Healthcare workers
- People with chronic liver disease
- People at higher risk of contracting Hepatitis B, such as:
- People who inject drugs
- People with multiple sexual partners
- Those living with someone who is infected with Hepatitis B
You should avoid getting this vaccine if you currently have a high fever. Please wait until you feel better to book your appointment.
If traveling to a country where medical resources are limited, carry sterile needles with you. Use a condom every time you have sex to avoid catching Hepatitis B.
