Hepatitis A Vaccine
Hepatitis A (Avaxim, Havrix) is one of the most recommended travel vaccines. Single jab gives ~1 year cover, with a booster at 6–12 months extending protection to 25+ years.
Hepatitis A: a top-five UK travel-related illness
Hepatitis A is a viral liver infection spread through contaminated food and water. UK Health Security Agency data shows imported Hep A cases consistently rank in the top five travel-related infections, with the majority originating from South Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Symptoms include fever, jaundice, dark urine, abdominal pain and prolonged fatigue. Recovery is usually complete but can take weeks to months.
The vaccine — Avaxim and Havrix
Both Avaxim and Havrix are inactivated vaccines, given by intramuscular injection. A single dose gives strong protection within 2 weeks lasting around 1 year. A second dose at 6–12 months extends protection to 25+ years and is considered effectively lifelong in healthy adults. Paediatric doses available from age 1.
Where it matters most
Hep A is endemic across most of Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and parts of Eastern Europe. Even short trips to cities — where food hygiene at street vendors and small restaurants varies — carry meaningful risk. Destination pages:
Hep A or Twinrix?
Twinrix combines Hep A and Hep B in a single injection schedule (3 doses over 6 months, or accelerated 0/7/21 days plus 12-month booster). For travellers heading to regions where both diseases circulate — which is most travel destinations — Twinrix reduces the total injection count from 5 to 3. Read the full comparison on the Twinrix combined Hep A+B vaccine page.
NHS or private?
Hepatitis A is NHS-eligible via your GP for travel to certain qualifying destinations. NHS availability depends on practice capacity. Private clinics are faster — same-day appointments, no GP referral, and we can combine Hep A with any private-only vaccines (Yellow Fever, Rabies, Hajj jabs) in one visit. See our NHS vs Private travel vaccines guide.
Family and VFR considerations
Paediatric Hep A is available from age 1. See our family travel vaccine checklist. VFR (visiting friends and relatives) travellers are at meaningfully higher risk because of longer stays and home settings — see our VFR travel vaccine guide.
Side effects and pregnancy
Most common: mild soreness at the injection site, occasional low-grade fever lasting a day or two. Serious reactions are rare. Safe in pregnancy and breast-feeding — see our travel vaccines in pregnancy guide.
Book at Hassengate Pharmacy in Corringham
Free patient parking, late opening seven days. Book online or call 01375 641569.
Why Book Here
The clinic is convenient for travellers from Tilbury, Grays, Basildon, Orsett, Chafford Hundred, Linford and Canvey Island.
Pharmacist-Led Advice
Your appointment is handled through a pharmacy clinic, not an online-only form. You can talk through your destination, itinerary and medical history before any vaccination is recommended.
Same-Day Appointments
Same-day appointments are routinely available, with a minimum 2-hour booking notice. Useful if your trip is close and you need to act quickly.
Open 7 Days
Extended opening hours across the week, including evenings and Sunday opening. Easier to fit travel health around work, school runs or last-minute plans.
More Than Travel Jabs
A working community pharmacy with NHS services and private healthcare clinics on site. If you need wider support before you travel, you're already in the right place.
Vaccinations Available for Common Trips
Different countries carry different risks, and the vaccines you need depend on where you are going, how long you are staying and what you will be doing. The clinic can advise on commonly required travel vaccines, including:
What's included
Everything you need in one appointment.
Destination risk assessment
Itinerary-specific review against NaTHNaC and WHO advice — not a generic checklist.
Every travel vaccine in stock
Yellow Fever, Hep A/B, Typhoid, Rabies, JE, Men ACWY, Cholera, Dengue, Chikungunya and more.
Yellow Fever certificate (ICVP)
NaTHNaC-designated centre. Valid ICVP issued the same day.
Malaria tablets if needed
Independent Prescriber on-site — Malarone, Doxycycline or Mefloquine in one visit.
Travel health summary
Written summary of every jab, tablet and bite-avoidance recommendation.
Families welcome
Children from 9 months for Yellow Fever, earlier for some other vaccines.
Pre-screen, vaccinate, certificate. Usually 30 minutes total.
Three steps from booking to fully vaccinated.
Book online or call
Pick a slot. Tell us where you're going. We'll send a short pre-appointment form.
Come to Hassengate Pharmacy
Free parking at Southend Rd, Corringham. Our pharmacist runs through your itinerary and confirms which vaccines and tablets you need.
Vaccinated and certified
Get your jabs the same visit, walk out with malaria tablets if needed, plus a Yellow Fever certificate and written travel-health summary. 20–30 minutes.
Hepatitis A vaccine in Stanford-le-Hope
Hassengate Pharmacy is on Southend Road in Corringham, about a mile south of Stanford-le-Hope town centre. Five minutes by car or fifteen on foot.
Southend Rd, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope
SS17 0PH
Frequently Asked Questions
Speak to the team or arrange a visit
If you're unsure which service you need, or you would like to check availability before coming in, our pharmacy team can help. Call the clinic and we'll guide you toward the most suitable next step based on your needs.
