Hepatitis B Vaccine

Hepatitis B Vaccine in Whitstable

We offer the Hepatitis B vaccine in Whitstable at our clinic. You can simply make a booking online and attend the clinic to get the vaccine. You can also get the Hepatitis B vaccine for occupational health purposes at our clinic.

We also offer a wide range of other travel and non-travel vaccines and antimalarial.

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What is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B, also known as Hep B, is a viral illness of the liver that is spread through blood and body fluids.

It usually causes no noticeable symptoms in adults and typically resolves on its own within a few months.

In children, however, it frequently lingers for years and can eventually lead to severe liver damage.

Hepatitis B is less prevalent in the United Kingdom than in other regions of the world, yet certain populations are at particularly high risk.

This includes individuals from high-risk countries, those who inject drugs, and those who engage in unprotected sexual activity with multiple sexual partners.

High Risk areas for Hep B

Hep B can be found throughout the globe but it is particularly common in the following parts of the world.

east and southeast Asia
sub-Saharan Africa
the Indian subcontinent
parts of South America
southern parts of eastern and central Europe
the Middle East

Majority of the new cases in the UK are found in people who travelled from these high risk areas.

If you are travelling to these areas, it is recommended that you speak with a travel health expert 6 to 8 weeks before. You might be advised to get vaccinated and also offered advice on other precautions that you can take against Hep B infection.

Main symptoms of Hep B

If you are travelling to a high risk areas or you work in a high risk occupation then getting the Hepatitis vaccination is usually recommended. Book a consultation with a travel health expert 6 to 8 weeks prior to travelling.

Even if you’ve been vaccinated against Hepatitis B, you should still take precautions to avoid infection. These include:

Hepatitis B vaccine in Whitstable

If you need a Hepatitis B vaccine for travel or occupational health purposes, you can book an appointment online with our travel vaccination clinic in Whitstable.

We provide a comprehensive range of travel vaccinations and antimalarials. It is recommended that you book your appointment 6-8 weeks prior to your travel to ensure that you can get the recommended vaccinations on time.

References & Useful Links

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hepatitis-b

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/hepatitis-b

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