Travel Vaccines
Hepatitis A
Certain travelers are at higher risk of contracting the hepatitis A virus, including those who:
• Stay with or visit the local population in affected areas
• Frequently travel or stay long-term in regions with poor sanitation and food hygiene
• Have pre-existing liver disease or haemophilia
• Engage in sexual contact between men
• Use injecting drugs
• Work in areas with a high risk of hepatitis A transmission
• Visit areas experiencing hepatitis A outbreaks with limited access to safe water and medical care
It is important for these individuals to take preventive measures, such as vaccination, to reduce their risk of infection.
Signs & Symptoms
Hepatitis A symptoms are often mild or absent in young children, but the disease tends to become more severe with age. Recovery can take anywhere from weeks to months, and immunity following infection is lifelong.
Symptoms include:
• Asymptomatic in children
• Jaundice – Occurs in 70-80% of cases
• Malaise
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
