Side effects: The hepatitis A & B vaccine may cause mild side effects such as soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site, headache, tiredness, mild fever, nausea, or generally feeling unwell.
Additional precautions: Seek medical advice if you develop symptoms such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, severe stomach pain, ongoing vomiting, extreme tiredness, or feel seriously unwell during travel or after returning home. The vaccine helps protect against hepatitis A and B, but good hygiene, safe food and water choices, and safer sex precautions are still important.
Risks caused by hepatitis A & B: Hepatitis A and B are viral infections that affect the liver. Hepatitis A is usually spread through contaminated food or water, while hepatitis B is spread through infected blood and bodily fluids. Symptoms may include fever, nausea, stomach pain, tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, and jaundice.