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Welcome to MyVaccs Diseases. This page allows you to find quick,
concise information on certain travel related diseases. Please select
a disease from the list below.

Disease Info

Diseases	Hepatitis B
Anthrax Chicken Pox Cholera Diphtheria Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Human Papillomavirus Influenza Japanese Encephalitis B Lyme Disease Measles Meningococcal Infection Mumps Pertussis (whooping cough) Pneumococcal Infection Polio Rabies Rubella Smallpox Swine Flu Tetanus Tick-Borne Encephalitis Tuberculosis Typhoid Yellow Fever	The Disease Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus. It is spread through contact with infected blood or body fluids during vaginal or anal intercourse, blood-to-blood contact or, very rarely by a human bite from an infected person. Many infections will not show symptoms. General symptoms are flu-like, jaundice and in some cases liver failure.
Distribution Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is highly endemic in Southeast Asia, the Pacific regions and West Africa. It is common in South and Central America, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. It is present but rare in most of Europe, Australia and North America. (Although there are pockets of infection in these regions in certain groups such as Eskimo, Aboriginal and Maori populations)
Vaccination There are several different vaccines available for Hepatitis B depending on individual circumstances. Vaccine effective periods vary depending on the individual. Individuals must consult a medical professional to discuss whether they require a vaccination.
Notes for Travellers Unvaccinated travellers are at risk if they have unprotected sex or use contaminated needles or syringes for injection, acupuntcure, piercing or tattooing. An accident or medical emergency requiring blood transfusion may result in infection if the blood has not been screened for HBV. Travellers engaged in humanitarian relief activities may be exposed to infected blood or other body fluids in healthcare settings.
Related information Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

Diseases

Hepatitis B

The Disease

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus. It is spread through contact with infected blood or body fluids during vaginal or anal intercourse, blood-to-blood contact or, very rarely by a human bite from an infected person. Many infections will not show symptoms. General symptoms are flu-like, jaundice and in some cases liver failure.

Distribution

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is highly endemic in Southeast Asia, the Pacific regions and West Africa. It is common in South and Central America, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. It is present but rare in most of Europe, Australia and North America. (Although there are pockets of infection in these regions in certain groups such as Eskimo, Aboriginal and Maori populations)

Vaccination

There are several different vaccines available for Hepatitis B depending on individual circumstances. Vaccine effective periods vary depending on the individual. Individuals must consult a medical professional to discuss whether they require a vaccination.

Notes for Travellers

Unvaccinated travellers are at risk if they have unprotected sex or use contaminated needles or syringes for injection, acupuntcure, piercing or tattooing. An accident or medical emergency requiring blood transfusion may result in infection if the blood has not been screened for HBV. Travellers engaged in humanitarian relief activities may be exposed to infected blood or other body fluids in healthcare settings.

Related information

Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

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