Travel · Travel
Inactivated hepatitis A vaccine. Two-dose series for long-term protection. Commonly paired with travel health counselling.
Who should get it
- Travellers to endemic areas
- People with chronic liver disease
- Men who have sex with men and other risk groups per clinician advice
Who should wait
- Moderate/severe acute illness — defer
Contraindications
- Anaphylaxis to a previous hepatitis A vaccine
Precautions
- Give the first dose at least 2 weeks before travel when possible
Common side effects
- Sore arm
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Mild fever
Rare risks
- Anaphylaxis
Indications
Travel to areas with intermediate/high Hep A endemicity; other risk groups (occupational, chronic liver disease).
Regulatory note
Paediatric dosing differs — pharmacist confirms product and volume.
