Hepatitis A + B (Children)

What is the Hepatitis A + B Vaccine?

This combined vaccine protects children against two liver infections:

• Hepatitis A – a short-term illness spread through contaminated food, water, or poor hygiene
• Hepatitis B – a more serious infection that can become long term and lead to liver damage later in life

How are They Spread?

• Hepatitis A: through contaminated food, water, or contact with unclean hands
• Hepatitis B: through infected blood or body fluids, including during birth or from cuts and scratches

Who is at Risk?

• Children travelling to countries with poor sanitation or high infection rates
• Babies born to mothers with hepatitis B
• Children in contact with infected individuals or in childcare settings during outbreaks
• Children with liver conditions or weakened immunity

Signs and Symptoms:

• Hep A: tiredness, fever, nausea, jaundice (yellow skin/eyes)
• Hep B: abdominal pain, joint pain, dark urine, jaundice
• Many children, especially with Hep B, may show no symptoms at first

When to Consider Vaccination:

• Before travelling to high-risk regions
• If your child has liver disease or is immunocompromised
• If they are at risk of exposure through household or childcare contacts

The Vaccine:

• 3-dose course over 6 months (accelerated options available)
• Provides long-lasting protection (20+ years) for both Hep A and B
• Safe, well tolerated, and suitable from age 1