The first dose covers you for about a year; the booster stretches that out to 25 years.
TRAVEL HEALTH PROTECTION
Hepatitis A Vaccination in Wythenshawe, Manchester
Street food, local water, close contact with people — hepatitis A travels through all of them. Our Wythenshawe pharmacy runs the two-dose course for adults and children, protecting you for up to 25 years.
Adult & Child Appointments
2-Dose Course
No GP Referral Needed
25
years protection
Hepatitis A Vaccine
£35–£40
per dose (child–adult)
- Adult & child booking available
- Up to 25 years' protection
- Same-day appointments
ESSENTIAL PROTECTION
About the Hepatitis A Vaccine
Two doses now, decades of protection later
Two Doses, Up to 25 Years of Protection
A Common-Sense Precaution
Hepatitis A attacks the liver and spreads easily — through contaminated food or water, or just close contact with an infected person. It shows up more often across South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. The jab goes into the upper arm: one dose to start, then a booster 6 to 12 months on that stretches your protection out to 25 years.
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Dose One, Then a Top-Up
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Two Weeks' Notice Ideally
Book your first dose at least 2 weeks out so your immunity has time to develop.
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Adult and Child Bookings
We run age-appropriate calendars for both — pick whichever suits below.
KNOW THE RISKS
A Quick Introduction to Hepatitis A
A liver infection that follows poor food and water hygiene
Attacks the Liver
The hepatitis A virus spreads through contaminated food, water, or close contact with someone infected.
Fever and Jaundice
Tiredness, fever, vomiting, dark urine, and yellowing of the skin or eyes are all typical.
Not Just One Region
Cases cluster across South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Central and South America.
Well Prevented
Two doses is all it takes for strong, long-lasting protection.
CRITICAL WARNING
Keep Up Your Guard Before Dose Two
One dose already cuts your risk substantially, but it's not full protection yet — stay careful with food, water and hand hygiene while travelling, especially in the run-up to your second dose.
WHO NEEDS VACCINATION
Who Tends to Need This
Any age, but especially these two groups
Recommended For
The Whole Family, Together
Adults and children can both be vaccinated here, so there's no need for separate appointments elsewhere.
- Trips to South or Southeast Asia
- Africa, Central or South America
- Kids travelling with the family
Especially Useful
Street Food Fans & Repeat Visitors
If you eat wherever looks good, stay somewhere basic, or keep going back to the same country, prioritise this one.
- Street food and local dining
- Basic or rural accommodation
- Frequent trips to the same regions
TRANSPARENT PRICING
Pricing
Priced per dose — we'll map out your booster timing at the first visit
Per Dose
Hepatitis A Vaccine
£35–£40
per dose (child–adult)
- Given by our pharmacist
- Adult and child appointments
- Advice tailored to your trip
- Reminder for your second dose
Child (under 16): £35 per dose. Adult: £40 per dose. Full course is two doses, 6 to 12 months apart. Ask about the combined Hepatitis A & B option if you need both.
VACCINATION DETAILS
What Happens When You Come In
A relaxed visit to our Wythenshawe pharmacy
We Talk Through Your Trip
Itinerary, ages, any allergies — we confirm the right dose for you or your child.
Dose One
A quick jab in the upper arm — most people barely notice it.
Booster Booked In
Your second dose gets scheduled for 6 to 12 months later, completing the course.
Side Effects Are Usually Mild
A sore arm, or occasionally a slight fever or tiredness for a day.
Adult or Child Booking
Pick the right calendar below and we'll take it from there.
Private, No Referral
Travel hepatitis A vaccination sits outside the NHS, so just book with us directly.
HEPATITIS A FAQs
Common Questions
No — same two doses, same 6 to 12 month gap. Just pick "Child" on the booking calendar below and we'll handle the rest.
At least 2 weeks out gives your body time to respond — though even one dose gives decent short-term cover if you're tight on time.
Yes, there's a combined vaccine if you need cover against both — mention it when you book and we'll set it up.
Not quite yet, especially before dose two. Keep an eye on food safety, water sources and hand hygiene while you travel regardless.
Usually just a sore arm, or maybe a slight fever or tiredness for a day. Serious reactions are rare.
Book Your Hepatitis A Vaccination
Choose adult or child, then pick a time that suits you at our Bowland clinic
Same Day Appointments
Adult & Child
No Referral Needed
Cover the Whole Family Before You Go
Book adult and child appointments with our Wythenshawe team in one go.