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Hepatitis A/Typhoid Vaccination for Travellers.

Following safe eating guidelines can help reduce the risk of infection in travellers. However, it seems most travellers find it
difficult to stick to these rules when travelling.

Fortunately having travel vaccinations can reduce the risk and provide extra protection from infections such as Typhoid Fever and Hepatitis A, which are two infections caught from contaminated food
or drink. Risk is greatest in developing countries such as Asia, Fiji, Africa, Central/South America and the Pacific Islands,
where hygiene standards are poor.

Hepatitis A
This viral infection is the most common vaccine-preventable disease in travelers. It causes fever, tiredness, loss of appetite
and vomiting, followed by jaundice. While most people make a full recovery, the infection can continue to affect the
person for weeks or months. A single injection provides protection for a year. After a second dose 6—12 months later,
protection lasts about 20 years. A combined vaccine for Hepatitis A & B is also available.

Typhoid
Typhoid is a much less common infection but is more serious. Untreated, 10—20% of affected people will die as a result
of bleeding from the bowel. A single vaccination gives protection for 2—3 years.
No vaccination is 100% effective and careful selection of food and drink is still important.