Hepatitis B Travel Vaccination

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Hepatitis B Travel Vaccination
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Hepatitis B Travel Vaccination affects up to 10
of people in SE Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and
South America. This viral disease is incurable
and can lead to liver cirrhosis and liver
cancer. Vaccination is the most effective way to
reduce the risk of acquiring this
infection. Accidents abroad are more common than
you might think. Sterile medical kits are
available at TravelDoc free of charge.
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The risks for travelers
The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through
contact with blood or body fluids from an
infected person. It is a sexually transmitted
disease and also a disease transmitted by
contaminated needles and medical equipment.
The risk of infection may increase with certain
behavior and activities, particularly if you are
a frequent or long term-traveler.
Expatriates, those traveling for medical reason
or with medical conditions and those visiting
friends or relatives are also at increased risk
of infection, especially in countries where
hepatitis B is highly prevalent (such as South
East Asia).
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Signs and symptoms of Hepatitis B include

• Abdominal pain
• Dark urine
• Fever
• Joint pain
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Weakness and fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss
• Clay colored stool
• Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your
  eyes (jaundice)

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Hepatitis B Vaccination
This vaccination is given as a course of three
vaccines over 6 months, however it can be given
in an accelerated manner for those requiring more
expeditious cover. In this case it can be given
on days 0,7 and 21, with a booster dose after one
year.
The vaccine is not live and is therefore well
tolerated.
A junior vaccine is available to children.
For those that need to prove immunity against
Hepatitis B, an antibody blood test can be
arranged from six to eight weeks after the last
dose is given. This will show whether cover is
adequate or whether a further booster is required.
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Contact Us
Phone [phone] (Nottingham) 0114 3583930
(Sheffield)
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Website https//www.travel-doc.com/service/hepati
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