Hepatitis B Vaccination In Lewisham

Hepatitis B Immunity Check Blood Test

For a £50 fee we can check for your immunity against Hepatitis B.

Occupational Health Guidance

For occupational health and those with kidney failure, a blood test is recommended 2 months after your last dose to check your immunity levels are where they need to be. A one time booster is needed after 5 years of the last dose.

Who Can't Have The Hepatitis B Vaccine

For those who have had a confirmed anaphylactic reaction to a previous dose of a hep-B containing vaccine or any components of the vaccine.

What Is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is a potentially life threatening liver infection caused by:

• Transmission of bodily fluids through sex.
• Passed from mother to child at birth.
• Sharing needles and exposure to sharp instruments.

Adults develop chronic Hepatitis B in less than 5% of cases.

Infants and young children develop chronic Hepatitis B in 95% of cases making them extremely vulnerable.

What are the symptoms of Hepatitis B?

Symptoms for Hepatitis B can take up to 90 days to show and include:

• Jaundice of the skin & eyes (yellowing)
• Dark urine
• Extreme fatigue
• Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain

There are no specific treatments for Hepatitis B.

At risk regions for Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is most prevalent in:

• Western Pacific Region
• Africa
• Eastern Mediterranean

Other areas include Europe and the Americas.