Many Hepatitis B infections cause mild symptoms and may not be recognised, however, infected individuals may develop into being life long carriers. Hepatitis B is generally spread through unprotected sex and blood (via blood transfusion, dirty needles, piercing & tattoos etc) but may also be transmitted through body fluids. It is 100 times more infective than HIV.

Where is Hepatitis B located?

People travelling to areas of the world where the disease can be easily contracted are advised to have the vaccine. Some of there placed include Eastern Europe, Russia, India, China, Africa, South East Asia and some parts from the South Pacific Islands.

The Hepatitis B Vaccine

All travellers should consider a course of Hepatitis B vaccines especially if travelling long term, or those working with children and humanitarian aid workers. It is a 3 dose course, given over a 3 week to 6 month period.

What are the side effects of the Hepatitis B vaccine?

Some patients might experience soreness around the area where the jab has been administered. Other side effects include feeling tired.

  • In rare cases, people can also:

  • develop a small temperature

  • feel slightly unwell, irritable, weak or sick

  • feel tired

  • have a mild headache

  • lose their appetite

  • have an upset stomach

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