Hepatitis A & B Vaccine
Both viruses are endemic (constantly present) in much of the developing world. Many popular travel destinations such as the Caribbean are considered risk areas for unprotected travellers. In fact, you can contract hepatitis A or B even if you stay at a 5-star resort.
Description
Both viruses are endemic (constantly present) in much of the developing world. Many popular travel destinations such as the Caribbean are considered risk areas for unprotected travellers. In fact, you can contract hepatitis A or B even if you stay at a 5-star resort.
What are the symptoms of hepatitis A and B?
Not all infected adults will experience symptoms. That means you could contract hepatitis A or B, and spread the viruses to others, without realizing it.
Symptoms of hepatitis A may include*:
- Fever
- Nausea
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Abdominal discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Dark urine
- Fatigue
Symptoms of hepatitis B may include*:
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Abdominal discomfort
- Joint pain
- Dark urine
- Clay-coloured stool
