Hepatitis A

• Signs and symptoms
• Getting it
• Diagnosis & treatment
• Immunisation
• Long-term effects

Immunisation

For certain high-risk groups vaccinations are available free of charge at the local sexual health (GUM) clinic. These are:

• Men who have sex with men.
• Intravenous drug users.
• Sex workers.

If you are travelling to a part of the world with high rates of hepatitis A, vaccinations are available from your GP, although there may be a charge for these.

A single injection of hepatitis A vaccine in the arm will give you protection for one year.

A second booster injection at 6-12 months will protect you for up to 20 years.

Also, if you have recently been in contact with someone with hepatitis A you may be offered something called immunoglobulin to try and stop you from being infected.

Where to get help