Hepatitis A Vaccine in Poole: Essential Protection at Everyou Healthcare

Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver and is spread through contaminated food, water, or close contact. It is one of the most common travel-related illnesses, especially in regions with poor sanitation and hygiene standards.

At Everyou Healthcare, we provide the Hepatitis A vaccine to protect you against infection before you travel.

📍 Address: 16 High Street, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, BH16 6BG
📞 Phone: 01202631815
🌐 Book Online: everyouhealthcare.co.uk

Why Choose Everyou Healthcare for Your Hepatitis A Vaccine?

• Convenient Poole Location – Easy to reach for Dorset travellers.

• Simple Online & Phone Booking – Flexible appointments to suit your travel plans.

• Clinician-Led Service – Expert pharmacists provide tailored travel health advice.

• Same-Day Appointments – Perfect for last-minute travel needs.

• Comprehensive Travel Vaccinations – Including Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies, Yellow Fever, and more.

• Combined Vaccine Options – Hepatitis A can be given alongside Typhoid or Hepatitis B for added convenience.

What is Hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). Unlike Hepatitis B and C, it does not cause chronic infection, but it can make you very unwell for weeks or even months.

How is Hepatitis A Spread?

• Eating food prepared in unhygienic conditions

• Drinking contaminated water or ice

• Eating raw or undercooked shellfish from polluted water

• Close contact with someone infected

Where is Hepatitis A Common?

Hepatitis A risk is highest in:

• Asia (including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)

• Africa

• Central and South America

• The Middle East

• Eastern Europe

Symptoms of Hepatitis A

Symptoms usually appear 2–6 weeks after exposure and may include:

• Fever

• Fatigue and weakness

• Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)

• Loss of appetite

• Dark urine and pale stools

Most people recover fully, but the illness can be severe and disrupt your travel plans.

Hepatitis A Vaccine Overview

• Standard Schedule: A single dose provides strong protection.

• Booster: A second dose 6–12 months later offers long-term immunity (up to 25 years).

• Combination Options: Can be given with Typhoid or Hepatitis B in one injection.

Effectiveness & Safety

• Highly Effective – One dose provides excellent short-term protection.

• Long-Lasting – A booster dose offers protection for decades.

• Safe – Widely used worldwide with only mild, short-lived side effects such as redness at the injection site or mild fever.

Food & Water Safety Tips

Even if vaccinated, reduce your risk by:

• Drinking bottled or boiled water only

• Avoiding ice in drinks

• Eating freshly cooked food

• Avoiding raw seafood and salads washed in unsafe water

• Washing your hands regularly

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Who should get the Hepatitis A vaccine?
Travellers to high-risk areas, especially where food and water hygiene is poor.

Q2: When should I get vaccinated?
At least 2 weeks before travel, though even one dose close to departure offers protection.

Q3: How long does the vaccine last?
One dose provides short-term protection. A booster extends protection to up to 25 years.

Q4: Can children get the Hepatitis A vaccine?
Yes, children over 1 year old can be vaccinated.

Q5: Is a combined vaccine available?
Yes, Hepatitis A is available in combination with Typhoid or Hepatitis B.

How to Book Your Hepatitis A Vaccine at Everyou Healthcare

1. Visit our online booking page

2. Or call 01202631815 to book by phone

3. Attend your appointment at:
   16 High Street, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, BH16 6BG

4. Receive your vaccine and personalised travel health advice

✅ Protect your health. Book your Hepatitis A vaccine today at Everyou Healthcare — Poole’s trusted travel vaccination clinic.