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

A pharmacist giving a hepatitis A injection — suitable for both adults and children
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.

  • Dose One, Then a Top-Up

    The first dose covers you for about a year; the booster stretches that out to 25 years.

  • Two Weeks' Notice Ideally

    Book your first dose at least 2 weeks out so your immunity has time to develop.

  • Adult and Child Bookings

    We run age-appropriate calendars for both — pick whichever suits below.

2 DosesFull Course
Up to 25 YrsProtection
Adult & ChildAppointments
Same DayAppointments
KNOW THE RISKS

A Quick Introduction to Hepatitis A

A liver infection that follows poor food and water hygiene

A street food cart abroad — hepatitis A commonly spreads through contaminated food

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
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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
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TRANSPARENT PRICING

Pricing

Priced per dose — we'll map out your booster timing at the first visit

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.