Hepatitis A vaccine in West Hampstead London Travel Clinic

Hepatitis A vaccine at a glance

The Hepatitis A vaccine protects against hepatitis a. The Aqua protocol is two doses of Avaxim or Havrix, given at 0 and 6 to 12 months, delivered by injection into the upper arm. Full protection lasts up to 25 years of cover after the full course.

ViATIM covers Hepatitis A and Typhoid in a single injection. Twinrix combines Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B in three doses.

Who NaTHNaC recommends this for

travellers to South Asia, Africa, Central and South America, the Middle East and parts of Eastern Europe, plus anyone in occupational risk groups.

NaTHNaC 2026 currently lists Hepatitis A for travellers to countries including Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India), Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia (Christmas Island). This vaccine is not needed for every trip: our pharmacist reviews your itinerary before recommending it.

The Aqua protocol

Every appointment starts with a short pharmacist-led review of your itinerary, medical history and current medication. If the vaccine is right for you we give two doses of Avaxim or Havrix, given at 0 and 6 to 12 months in-clinic, at 59 Mill Lane, one minute from West Hampstead station.

Side effects and contraindications

A sore arm and a mild headache for a day or two are the usual effects.

Not given to anyone with a confirmed severe allergy to a previous dose. Postpone if you have a fever. Avaxim Junior is licensed from 1 year old. We routinely vaccinate babies and children ahead of family travel.

Book your appointment

Aqua Travel Clinic is at 59 Mill Lane, West Hampstead NW6 1NB, one minute from West Hampstead station. GPhC premises 1123406, Naspram Pharma Limited. the Superintendent Pharmacist at Aqua Pharmacy.

Book your Hepatitis A vaccine appointment online. Same-week slots are usually available. Walk in from West Hampstead station in one minute.