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Hepatitis B Vaccine Great Yarmouth
At Online Chemist, we understand the importance of convenient access to vaccination services. That’s why we offer hepatitis B vaccination in a safe and comfortable environment, administered by our experienced healthcare professionals.
Whether you’re due for a booster shot or getting vaccinated for the first time, we’re here to ensure your health and well-being.
Hepatitis B vaccines are available from Online Chemist walk-in travel vaccines clinic located in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth.
- Free Consultation
- Urgent Appointment
- Experienced Pharmacist
- We’re Approved YFVC by the NaTHNaC
Hepatitis B vaccine schedule:
3 doses:
- Frist dose
- Second dose – 1 month after first dose
- Third dose – 6 months after first dose
Boosters:
After 5 years
Age restrictions:
1 year
How much will it cost?
Vaccine – £50 per dose
No consultation fee
Book Your Hepatitis B Vaccine in Great Yarmouth
OnlineChemist Travel Clinic
82 Middleton Road
Gorleston, Great Yarmouth
Norfolk NR31 7AH
Tel: 01493 600610
Hepatitis B Virus
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.
Why do you need Hepatitis B Vaccine?
Hepatitis B immunisation often required covering three broad areas:
For travel
Hepatitis B spreads through infected blood and blood products, contaminated needles and medical instruments and sexual intercourse.
Risk is higher for long stays, frequent travel and for children (exposed through cuts and scratches), those who may require medical treatment during travel.
Risk is highest for those with underlying medical conditions where there is increased risk of severe disease e.g. chronic liver/kidney disease; haemophiliacs; men who have sex with men; people who change partners frequently; people who inject drugs.
For occupational health
Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for the following groups who are considered at increased risk:
- healthcare workers in the UK and overseas (including students and trainees)
- laboratory staff: any laboratory staff who handle material that may contain the virus require vaccination.
- staff of residential and other accommodation for those with learning difficulties.
- Close contact and the possibility of behavioural problems, including biting and scratching, may lead to staff being at increased risk of infection.
- Immunisation is also recommended for all prison service staff, the police, and fire and rescue services.
For medical reasons
Patients whose lifestyle or medical conditions put them at risk of hepatitis B infection, including family members of those who have already contracted hepatitis B, also need immunisation.
Certain lifestyles will put some people at more risk of infection and practices can only act upon patients giving the information. Examples of this may include tattoo parlour workers (difficulty arises from self-employed tattoo parlour owner versus occupational health aspects of employee working), or family members of intravenous drug users.
Online Chemist offers Hepatitis B vaccine located in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31.
