Hepatitis A is a viral infection that primarily affects the liver. Hepatitis A is characterized by inflammation of the liver and can range from a mild illness to a severe condition. It’s caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and is typically transmitted through the consumption of contaminated food or water, person-to-person contact, consumption of raw or undercooked shellfish and poor sanitation.  

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Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause acute as well as chronic diseases. The virus is transmitted through contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person, commonly through activities such as unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing of needles. 

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Smarta Healthcare offers Combined Hepatitis A + B vaccinations for patients in and around Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Letchworth, Biggleswade, St Neots, Cambridge, Sandy, Hitchin and Huntingdon, or further afield. 

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The Combined Hepatitis A + B vaccination costs £75 per dose for adults and £47 per dose for children. 3 doses are required. Family, group and student discounts are available. 

If you have any questions about required or recommended travel vaccinations, book an AskMyPharmacist travel health consultation at least 4 weeks before your departure date to make sure you’re ready for your trip. 

Both Hepatitis A & B can be found worldwide, however there are regions where the viruses are more common.  

Hepatitis A is more prevalent in regions such as Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and parts of Eastern Europe. 

Hepatitis B is more common in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, the Western Pacific, and Eastern Europe.  

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