Hepatitis Vaccination

Hepatitis is a generic term used to describe inflammation of the liver.  There are different types of Hepatitis disease, some pass without any serious problems or even many symptoms whereas others can be long-lasting and chronic and will cause scarring of the liver, loss of liver function and sometimes, cancer of the liver.

You might think that a virus is unavoidable and some are, but viral hepatitis is preventable and you can protect against it many different ways. One of the key elements in the management of hepatitis is the hepatitis vaccination. 

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by a virus that is passed via blood and bodily fluids. It doesn’t always cause any obvious symptoms in adults and can dissipate within a few months without treatment. 

Hepatitis is the name used to describe inflammation of the liver and can have several different causes and manifestations. Hepatitis is mostly caused by either a virus or as the result of excessive alcohol intake. 

Hepatitis is a generic term used to describe inflammation of the liver, there are several different forms of hepatitis.  Sometimes preventing hepatitis is necessary if you are travelling to certain parts of the world.

Most people have heard of Hepatitis but many don’t know the difference between the three different types or even that there are three different forms of Hepatitis.  Hepatitis is a dangerous and uncomfortable disease of the liver and thought to be a leading cause of liver cancer.  Touchwood Pharmacy offers the Hepatitis travel vaccination from their travel clinics in Ramsgate and Camberley.

Hepatitis B is a virus which causes an infection of the liver.  It is not that common in the UK as compared to other parts of the world but certain sectors of society are at an increased risk of contracting it.   If you need a Hepatitis travel vaccination in Leighton Buzzard then contact our pharmacy.