Travel vaccine
Hepatitis A
Protects against hepatitis A
2 doses, the second 6 to 12 months after the firstStart 2 weeks before you travel
A liver infection picked up from contaminated food and water. Common across Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
Symptoms
Fever, tiredness, stomach pain, jaundice and dark urine
How you catch it
Contaminated food and water, or close contact with someone infected
Incubation period
2 to 6 weeks
Prevention
Vaccination, plus care with food, water and hand washing
Side effects
Soreness at the injection site is the most common complaint