Hepatitis B Vaccine Great Yarmouth

What is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a serious disease is caused by the hepatitis B virus, which is spread between people by body fluids. It causes the liver to become inflamed.

The hepatitis B virus is found in the blood and bodily fluids, such as semen and vaginal fluids, of an infected person.

Most people recover completely. Some people have long-lasting effects, which can lead to liver disease (including cirrhosis), liver cancer and death.

People who are infected with hepatitis B when they are children are more likely to have serious liver disease later in life.

Some people who have recovered from hepatitis B can still carry the virus, meaning they can pass the virus to others even though they don’t show any symptoms.

Symptoms of Hepatitis B

Symptoms usually start about 2 to 3 months after catching hepatitis B virus and can last for 6 weeks to 6 months.

Hepatitis B symptoms include :

• • loss of appetite
  • fatigue
  • nausea and vomiting
  • rashes
  • pain in the right-hand side of the
  • stomach area
  • fever
  • sore joints
  • jaundice (yellow skin and eyes)

High-risk areas of Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is found throughout the world.

It is particularly common in:

• • sub-Saharan Africa
  • east and southeast Asia
  • the Pacific Islands
  • parts of South America
  • southern parts of eastern and central Europe
  • the Middle East
  • the Indian subcontinent

How Hepatitis B spreads?

Hepatitis B spreads when:

• • an infected mother gives birth to a baby
  • an infected child bites another child
  • have unprotected sex with an infected person
  • inject drugs and share needles and other drug equipment, such as spoons and filters
  • share needles or piercing equipment with an infected person
  • share a toothbrush or razors with an infected person
  • you are exposed in another way to the blood, semen or vaginal fluids of an infected person.

Hepatitis B is NOT spread by kissing, holding hands, hugging, coughing, sneezing or sharing crockery and utensils.

How to prevent Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B Vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect you against hepatitis B. Online Chemist offers Hepatitis B vaccination located in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31.

Other ways to prevent hepatitis B infection include:

• • using condoms during sex
  • covering any open wounds or cuts with a waterproof dressing
  • not sharing personal items like toothbrushes and razors
  • only going to piercing and tattoo studios that are registered and use proper sterilisation techniques
  • using gloves when helping with first aid.