Private Hepatitis A Vaccination for children and adults

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Hepatitis A Vaccines for children aged above 1 year and Adults.

MUMS Consultant Paediatrician, Dr Vijay Iyer and MUMS Private GPs, Dr Rajib, and Dr Nazish – administer

Hepatitis A vaccinations to babies aged over 1 year, infants, adolescents, and adults.

• The cost of the Vaccine is £65 per dose + consultation appointment of £50.
• 2 doses are required for adults and children.
• The total cost per dose is £115

The Vaccine is administered in 2 separate doses.

Children aged between 1 year and 17 years.

Dose 1 is repeated after 6-18 months when a booster is given.

Adults aged 17 and Over

Dose 1 is repeated after 6-12 months as a booster. The booster dose can be delayed up to three years.

Hepatitis A is highly infectious and affects your liver. If you are planning a holiday where sanitation is poor such as Africa, India, or South America and indeed the Far East – it is recommended that you are immunised against Hepatitis A. The symptoms of Hepatitis A are nausea, fever, diarrhoea. Some people also suffer muscle and joint pain.

We recommend you have this 2 to 4 weeks before you travel. The vaccine will provide protection for a year.

If you have the booster then you will be protected from Hepatitis A for at least 10 years.

At MUMS we also offer Hepatitis testing. The Hepatitis A immunity level check will give you a clear indication of your immunity levels.

The Hepatitis A injection is given in your upper arm. You may experience a temperature and tiredness following the vaccine.

If you are travelling to an area where there is a Hepatitis A endemic, then you should be extra vigilant with food and hygiene.

How the vaccine is given

The vaccine is given by injection into a muscle.

Side effects

Common side effects include soreness, swelling, or a small lump at the injection site, a slightly raised temperature, itchy skin, aching muscles, and feeling drowsy. 

When to get vaccinated

If you have direct contact with someone who has hepatitis A, you should get the vaccine within 2 weeks to avoid getting infected. 

You can book online or call us on 0121 704 2669. Our friendly team will assist and guide you.

We have ample parking and great patient reviews.

We also offer the Hepatitis A and B combined vaccine.

The NHS do not offer Hepatitis A vaccine because for most people the risk is low.

If you have close contact with someone who has Hepatitis A then you ought to ensure you are vaccinated.

If you are a man who has sex with other men, then you ought to have the vaccine to get protection.

People who use illegal drugs by injection are at risk of Hepatitis A.