Hepatitis B Vaccine in Hull | Travel & Work Protection
Get your Hepatitis B vaccine in Hull. Full adult course available at Wilberforce Pharmacy for travel, work and long-stay protection.
Please call our pharmacy on 01482 217494 or ask in store about our Hepatitis B vaccine service.
About This Service
Hepatitis B is a serious viral infection spread through blood, medical procedures and sexual contact. It is common in many parts of Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe.
The vaccine gives protection against the hepatitis B virus, which is a major cause of serious liver disease, including scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) and liver cancer.
Who should get the Hepatitis B vaccine?
- Long-stay travellers
- Healthcare workers
- Volunteers and aid workers
- People visiting family abroad
- Frequent international travellers
Common Destinations
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- China
- Phillipines
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Eastern Europe
FAQS
How many doses are required?
Three doses for full protection.
Can I travel before finishing the course?
Yes — partial protection begins after early doses.
Is Hepatitis B lifelong?
Yes, infection can become chronic and cause liver disease.
Book your Hepatitis B vaccination in Hull today.
The hepatitis B vaccine is very safe. Other than some redness and soreness at the site of the injection, side effects are rare. It’s an inactivated (dead) vaccine, so it cannot cause the infection itself.
Please call our pharmacy on 01482 217494 or ask in store about our Hepatitis B vaccine service.
Read more about vaccine safety and side effects.
This service is available in the following pharmacies.