Hepatitis B vaccination in the UK

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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.

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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. Hepatitis B infections are more
common in certain parts of the world  with up to
10 of people in SE Asia being affected.  Hepatit
is B  viral disease is incurable and can lead to
acute infection and death or liver cirrhosis,
liver cancer and death over time.

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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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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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Contact us
Abbotts House, 198 Lower High Street, Watford,WD1
7 2FF, England, UK Email nomy_at_flyingmedicine.uk
Site www.flyingmedicine.uk Phone [phone]
3232

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Thank you

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