Further information
Children: This vaccination is suitable for children over the age of one.
Side effects: Side effects can include a high temperature, feeling tired and soreness at the injection site.
Additional precautions: When in areas where hepatitis A is common, it’s important to practise food safety, water hygiene, and hand hygiene.
Risk caused by hepatitis A: Hepatitis A can lead to a range of symptoms from mild to severe, such as fever and digestive problems. In severe cases, it can also result in liver failure.