Hepatitis A and B vaccine schedule

Vaccines for hepatitis A and hepatitis B may be given separately or as a combined product. Your clinician considers previous vaccination, travel plans, occupational exposure, household or sexual exposure, immune health, and the time available before protection is needed. Some people follow a standard course, while others may be offered an accelerated course with later doses still needed. The appointment plan is specific to the vaccine used.

Check your records before booking and tell the clinic about any previous dose or serious vaccine reaction. Keep each appointment date in your calendar and store the record safely. If you miss an appointment, call the clinic for advice instead of guessing the interval or restarting. Vaccination does not treat an infection already present, so discuss symptoms such as dark urine, nausea, reduced appetite, or feeling generally unwell.

Get emergency help after vaccination for facial or throat swelling, difficulty breathing, collapse, or severe dizziness. Seek medical advice for symptoms suggesting liver illness, including dark urine with yellowing of the eyes, persistent nausea, or marked weakness. A clinician can decide whether examination or a liver function test is appropriate.

Ask whether you need hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or combined vaccination; which schedule fits your deadline; and how late doses are handled. Also ask when protection is expected and whether any health condition or medicine changes the plan.