Validity - 10 Years Price - £ 30
Disease Fact File
Distribution and Transmission
Hepatitis B is present in many parts of the world. It is endemic in the Pacific regions, Southest Asia and West Africa. The disease is common in South and Central America the Middle East and India and present but less common throughout Australia, North America and Europe.
Hepatitis B is passed from person to person via infected body fluid. This can result from injuries where there is blood-blood contact, use of infected medical equipment, from mother to the unborn child and also via sexual transmission.
Signs and Symptoms
Sometimes people will not experience any symptoms once exposed to Hepatitis B. For those people who do develop the acute illness symptoms can include: mild fever and joint pain, a rash and jaundice. Hepatitis B can lead to permanent liver damage and cancer.
Recommendation for Travellers
Vaccination is recommended for people who fall into the following categories:
If you are staying in medium to high risk areas for periods greater than 3 months, or if you are a frequent visitor to these areas
People with medical conditions who may need medical treatment while traveling
Health care workers
Children who will be attending school with locals in areas with poor hygiene
Sexually at risk, or those people using needles
The usual recommended schedule for vaccination is as follows:
Option A
1st Hepatitis B shot £30
2nd Hepatitis B shot £30 - 1 month after the first vaccination
3rd Hepatitis B shot £30 – 6 months after the first vaccination
This should provide 5 - 10 years protection
Option B
1st Twinrix (Hep B and Hep A) £60
2nd Twinrix £60 – 1 month after the first vaccination
3rd Twinrix £60 – 6 months after the first vaccination
This course will provide 5 - 10 years protection for Hepatitis B and 20-30 years protection for Hepatitis A
|