Hepatitis A Vaccine
Protect against Hepatitis A — a highly contagious liver infection spread through food and water in many travel destinations.
About Hepatitis A & the Vaccine
What is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver. It's most commonly spread through contaminated food, water, or poor hygiene, particularly in countries with lower sanitation standards. The virus causes flu-like symptoms, nausea, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), and fatigue. While it rarely causes long-term liver damage, it can make you seriously ill for several weeks — and in rare cases, lead to acute liver failure, especially in older adults or people with existing liver conditions.
Travel-Focused Vaccine Information
The Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for most travellers to areas with moderate to high infection risk — including parts of Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and Eastern Europe. A single dose provides protection within 2–4 weeks. A second dose, given 6–12 months later, provides long-term protection for at least 25 years. It's often combined with Hepatitis B as a dual vaccine option for convenience.
Safe Travel Starts Here
Protect yourself for every journey
Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Fatigue and weakness
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain (especially upper right side)
Dark urine and pale stools
Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
Fever and joint pain
Important: Without prompt treatment, hepatitis a can escalate rapidly and be life-threatening. Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms occur.
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Why Get the Hepatitis A Vaccine
Added Benefits
Prevents a common and easily spread travel illness
Ideal for families, backpackers, and cruise travellers
May be required for work, study, or volunteering abroad
Can be given as a standalone or combined with Hepatitis B
Potential Side Effects of Hepatitis A vaccine
Pain or redness at the injection site
Mild fever
Headache
Fatigue
Nausea or dizziness
Severe allergic reactions are rare.
Why Choose Our Specialist Team
Quick appointments and immediate protection for last-minute trips
Expert travel advice tailored to your destination and risk level
Option to combine with Hepatitis B in a single visit
Let's get your travel medications sorted.
Appointments available now. No long waits, no stress.
What To Expect During Your Appointment
We're committed to making your travel vaccine experience simple and stress-free. Here's what you can expect:
Travel risk assessment
We'll review your vaccination and medical history to assess what you may need based on your destination, trip length, and activities.
Tailored Advice
You'll get tailored advice on required vaccines, antimalarials, and other health precautions for your trip.
Recommended Treatment
We'll administer the recommended treatments to help you travel safely and confidently.
Book Your Travel Vaccination
Schedule a consultation with our experienced pharmacists for your travel vaccination needs.
If no same-day appointment is available, please call the pharmacy to check availability.
For urgent appointments or special requirements, please call us directly at 01792 882243 (Pontarddulais) or 01792 202471 (Killay).
What Our Travelers Say
Read testimonials from travelers who trusted us with their travel health needs
Jenny Ali
Great experience getting my travel vaccinations with Sami today, online booking service was really easy to use too. Pharmacy is well kept and the staff are all welcoming and friendly.
Kathy Richards
Great service by Medihub. The staff are always friendly and helpful Dr Sami has been fantastic with us, highly recommend them.
Rhys Cokeley
I came here for travel vaccinations and all 3 times with Sami it's been really easy to arrange and staff are always kind and helpful. The online system they use is really simple and useful too.
Let's get your travel medications sorted.
Appointments available now. No long waits, no stress.
Get in Touch
Choose your preferred clinic location and our travel health experts will help with your vaccination needs and travel advice.
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Pontarddulais Clinic
Killay Clinic
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84 St Teilo Street, Pontarddulais, Swansea SA4 8ST
Opening hours
Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm
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