Who should be vaccinated
Everyone who has not already been, in short. It matters most for the families of people with hepatitis B, healthcare and laboratory workers, people on dialysis, anyone who has received blood or injections in uncertain settings, and newborns, who in Bangladesh receive it as part of routine childhood immunisation.
How it works
A simple blood test first shows whether you already have the virus or already have protection. If neither, a course of injections spread over a few months builds immunity that lasts for many years. A blood test afterwards can confirm the vaccine took.
Call before you come so we can confirm the vaccine is in stock that week.
Before you come
- Any vaccination card or record you have
- Hepatitis test results, if done before
- Family members who need vaccinating, so the schedule lines up
Common questions
I had the vaccine as a child. Do I need it again?
Usually not. A blood test can check your antibody level if there is doubt.
Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C?
No. Safe injections and screened blood are the only protection against hepatitis C.
Sources: WHO fact sheet: Hepatitis B
This is general health information, not personal medical advice. Talk to a clinician about your own reports and symptoms.