Hepatitis A Vaccine
Who Should Get It:
The Hepatitis A vaccine protects against a contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It's recommended for:
Children aged 1 year and older
Travelers to countries with high rates of Hepatitis A
People with chronic liver disease or other risk factors
Food handlers and healthcare workers
Men who have sex with men and others at increased risk of exposure
Before the Injection:
Let your provider know if you're not feeling well, pregnant, or have had an allergic reaction to a previous vaccine.
No special preparation is needed.
After the Injection:
Mild side effects may include:
Soreness at the injection site
Low-grade fever
Tiredness or headache
These symptoms usually go away within a day or two.
Serious side effects are very rare.
Protection Timeline:
Given as 2 doses, 6 months apart
Full protection develops after the second dose
Protection can last 20 years or more, often lifelong
Who Should Get It:
The Hepatitis A vaccine protects against a contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It's recommended for:
Children aged 1 year and older
Travelers to countries with high rates of Hepatitis A
People with chronic liver disease or other risk factors
Food handlers and healthcare workers
Men who have sex with men and others at increased risk of exposure
Before the Injection:
Let your provider know if you're not feeling well, pregnant, or have had an allergic reaction to a previous vaccine.
No special preparation is needed.
After the Injection:
Mild side effects may include:
Soreness at the injection site
Low-grade fever
Tiredness or headache
These symptoms usually go away within a day or two.
Serious side effects are very rare.
Protection Timeline:
Given as 2 doses, 6 months apart
Full protection develops after the second dose
Protection can last 20 years or more, often lifelong