Hepatitis B (Adult)

Vaccination against hepatitis B is recommended if you’re travelling in parts of the world where hepatitis B is common, especially if you’ll be doing activities that increase your risk of developing the infection.

Hepatitis B is spread through blood and body fluids. Things like having sex, injecting drugs or playing contact sports on your travels can increase your risk.

Anyone travelling for long periods or who’s likely to need medical care while abroad is also at increased risk.

Hepatitis B is found worldwide, but it’s more common in parts of:

– Sub-Saharan Africa

– Asia

– The Middle East

– Southern and Eastern Europe

– South America

The hepatitis B vaccination generally involves a course of 3 injections. Depending on how quickly you need protection, these may be spread over a period as long as 6 months or as short as 3 weeks.