Hepatitis B vaccination

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Hepatitis B vaccination
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• Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver and
  approximately 1/3 of a billion people world wide
  have a chronic infection.
• Chronic Hepatitis B infections can lead to liver
  cirrhosis, cancer and death.
• Hepatitis B infection is spread to humans by
  mixing bodily fluids or blood by accidents, blood
  transfusions, sexual intercourse, tattooing,
  acupuncture and reusing needles or medical
  equipment.

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• Hepatitis B infections are more common in certain
  parts of the world  with up to 10 of people in
  SE Asia being affected. 
• Hepatitis B  viral disease is incurable and can
  lead to acute infection and death or liver
  cirrhosis, liver cancer and death over time.
• Other symptoms include jaundice ( yellow eyes),
  weight loss, loss of appetite, tiredness, fever,
  dark urine and light coloured stools. 
• The best way to reduce the risk of infection is
  by being vaccinated as it is not always possible
  to prevent accidents and accident rates are
  higher abroad especially in young travellers and
  undertaking adventure pursuits.

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Hepatitis B Vaccination (Non-live)

• Primary Hepatitis B vaccination is a course of
  three vaccinations given via the accelerated
  method over  a minimum of 21 days with a booster
  dose given 1 year later.  
• It is a very safe vaccination and can be given
  from birth although the childhood scheduled needs
  to be given over 6 months for those under 18
  years old.  

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• For those who require vaccination for
  occupational purposes a blood immunity check at
  least four weeks after the primary course is
  completed is strongly recommended to ensure they
  are safe to work. We offer a discounted rate for
  Occupational Health works taking up the
  vaccination and immunity check together
• The travel immunisation clinics offered by
  FlyingMedicine  is experienced in ensure gently
  vaccination and immunisation checks to ensure
  adequate immunity levels

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