Hepatitis B

What is it?

Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver and is the most serious type of viral hepatitis.

Risk areas:

Present worldwide, including South America and the Far East although is endemic in China and other parts of Asia.

Transmission:

It is transmitted by contact with the blood or other bodily fluids of an infected person. Sexual contact, blood transfusions and unsafe injections are most common modes of infection.

Symptoms:

Possible symptoms are often linked to flu and include tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, itching, body aches, liver pains, and sometimes jaundice. Some people show no signs of symptoms, often making it difficult to diagnose other than via a blood test.

Treatment:

The incubation period is 90 days on average but can be as much as 180 days.

Vaccinations:

Vaccinations are advised if you are travelling to a high risk country, particularly for a prolonged period of time. Also may be required f you have a pre-existing medical condition and may need medical attention or surgical procedures.
There is a combined Hepatitis A and B vaccine which is available to adults from 16 years and a junior version is also available.
If you are travelling to a country which may be affected by Hepatitis B, please contact your GP for full vaccination details.

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Dr Travel Tips

When camping, reduce the chance of insect bites by wearing light coloured clothing and avoiding perfumes.
This is on ‘oldy but a goody’: always pack a spare pair of clothes in you hand luggage just in ‘case’ the airline loses your other baggage.
Before you travel you should call your bank and let them know where you are travelling and the dates of your trip to avoid bank card issues.
Some tips seem obvious but return the best value, this is one. Always retain a cheery disposition wherever you are travelling, you will receive far greater service – a smile is multilingual.
To save space in your luggage and reduce the weight should you be charged extra, take samples of toiletries rather than packing your large ‘home size’ containers.

The wiser way to travel!