Hepatitis A - vaccination
This is a private (paid for) service from your Pharmacist for one dose of hepatitis A vaccine.
In person
Whalley Pharmacy
4.8
- 40 King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9SL
- Appointment length:
- 15 minutes
- Cost:
- £49
Hepatitis A is a viral infection transmitted through contaminated food and water or by direct contact with an infectious person. Symptoms are often mild or absent in young children, but the disease can be more serious with advancing age. Recovery can vary from weeks to months. Following hepatitis A infection immunity is lifelong.
Prevention
All travellers should take care with personal, food and water hygiene.
Hepatitis A vaccination
As hepatitis A vaccine is well tolerated and affords long-lasting protection, it is recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers.