This viral liver infection is common in Africa and India and produces symptoms including nausea, fever, diarrhoea and muscles and joint pain. It’s recommended to have a vaccination for hepatitis A if you’re planning to travel anywhere where sanitation is poor.
The vaccine should be administered 2 to 4 weeks before travelling. Hepatitis A vaccine should provide protection for at least a year after the first dose. A booster should also be given up to 36 months following the initial dose. This should provide protection from the virus for at least 10 years.





