Hepatitis A

The series, in order

1. 1 Which countries do you need the hepatitis A vaccine for? Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Thailand, India, Mexico and more: where UK guidance recommends the hepatitis A vaccine for most travellers, and where it depends on your trip. From Miles Pharmacy, Epsom. Reviewed by Samit Patel
2. 2 Flying soon? It’s not too late for the hepatitis A vaccine Ideally two weeks before you go, but the hepatitis A vaccine can be given up to the day you fly. How the two doses work, who it's recommended for, and the price. From Miles Pharmacy, Epsom. Reviewed by Samit Patel
3. 3 How long does the hepatitis A vaccine last? One dose covers you for up to 12 months, and a second dose gives at least 25 years in adults. Boosters, late second doses and weakened immunity explained. From Miles Pharmacy, Epsom. Reviewed by Samit Patel
4. 4 Hepatitis A vaccine side effects: what’s normal, and when to get help A sore arm, a small lump, a day of feeling tired: the usual side effects of the hepatitis A vaccine, who should wait or talk to us first, and when to get help. From Miles Pharmacy, Epsom. Reviewed by Samit Patel
5. 5 Hepatitis A symptoms: how you catch it and what it does Yellow skin, dark pee, a high temperature: the symptoms of hepatitis A, how it spreads, how long it lasts, and when to see a GP. From Miles Pharmacy, Epsom. Reviewed by Samit Patel
6. 6 How to Protect Yourself from Food Poisoning and Hepatitis A While Travelling While travelling outside your home country, the most common and potentially severe risks are hepatitis A and food poisoning. Both these illnesses are caused by the consumption of contaminated food and water, and unhygienic practices. Reviewed by Samit Patel