We offer the Hepatitis B vaccine in our travel clinic in Maidstone. Just make a booking online and present yourself at the clinic at the scheduled time.We also provide a wide range of other travel and non-travel vaccines and antimalarials.
Course of Hepatitis B vaccine comprises of three doses. One who is travelling on short notice needs to take second dose 7 days after first dose and third dose 14 days after second dose. Usually second dose is given 4 weeks after first dose and third dose is given five months after second dose. So, basically you need to take first dose at least one month before your travel to complete the course. Once you complete the course you will not need the next booster for 5 years.
Hepatitis B or Hep B is a viral infection that can lead to liver damage. Unlike hepatitis A, the hepatitis B virus is not generally transmitted via contaminated water but rather via bodily fluids such as blood or via contaminated needles. No symptoms are usually noticed in adults and the ailment resolves within a few months on its own but in children ailment can linger for years leading to severe liver damage. Hepatitis B is not very prevalent in the UKwhen compared to many other regions of the world, yet certain populations are at very high risk including individuals from high-risk countries and those indulging in unprotected sex with multiple partners.
Very small percentage of patients contracting hepatitis B develop symptoms, which typically appear 2 or 3 months after exposure to the hepatitis B virus.
Hepatitis B symptoms can include:
Hep B is prevalentacross the globe but it is very common in the following reasons of the world.
Bulk of the new cases in the UK are found in people who come from these high risk areas.If you are travelling to these regions, it is highly recommended that you speak with a travel health expert 6 to 8 weeks prior to the travel. You might be counselled to get vaccinated and also offered advice on other precautions that you can take against Hep B infection.
If you are travelling to any region with high risk or you work in a high risk occupation then getting the Hepatitis B vaccination is usually recommended. Book a consultation with a travel health expert at least 6 to 8 weeks before travelling.
Even if you’ve been duly vaccinated against Hep B, you should still take precautions to avoid infection. These include:
If you require a Hepatitis B vaccine for travel or occupational purposes, you can book an appointment online with our travel vaccination clinic in Maidstone.
We provide a complete range of travel vaccinations and antimalarials. It is recommended that you book your appointment scheduled 6-8 weeks prior to your travel to ensure that you can get the recommended vaccinations on time.
Maidstone Travel Clinic,
97 Heath Road, Coxheath ME17 4EH
We offer quality travel health services at our travel clinic. We have made excellent arrangements for all travel vaccination and travel medication under one roof.