Workplace Vaccination & Immunisations

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a virus that can attack the liver causing significant ill health. Hepatitis B is spread through blood, semen and vaginal fluid. Whilst uncommon in the UK, there are still risks and this includes from sources which many individuals are unaware of, such as tattooing if the equipment used is not sterile.

For individuals who are exposed to these body fluids through work or pleasure or who are travelling to countries where Hepatitis B is more prevalent, such as Africa, we recommend that you are vaccinated against this if not already had these as part of your childhood immunisations.

This preventative treatment involves 3 vaccinations over a 6-month period, followed by an immunity check to ensure that you do have immunity. If you do not, a fourth vaccination would need to be given.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is an infection that is spread through faeces and affects the liver. Whilst not common in the UK and not routinely vaccinated against, it is more prevalent in African, Asian, South American and Middle East continents.

You can get Hepatitis A through drinking contaminated water, easting food that has been washed or grown in contaminated water, eating food that has been touched by a contaminated individual, close contact with an infected individual such as sexual contact or sharing used needles.

Therefore, if you are travelling to one of the continents mentioned above or have a lifestyle or job which increases your level of risk, we would recommend that you get protected through vaccination. The vaccination consists of a one-off injection into the upper arm.

Hepatitis A & B combined

Hepatitis A and B are viral infections that affect the liver and can cause serious illness.

Hepatitis B is spread through blood, semen, and vaginal fluids, with risks including unsterile tattooing, sexual contact, and exposure to infected blood.

Hepatitis A is spread through contaminated food, water, or contact with infected individuals.

While both are uncommon in the UK, they are more prevalent in regions such as Africa, Asia, South America, and the Middle East, and in individuals whose work or lifestyle increases exposure risk.

We recommend vaccination if you are travelling to high-risk areas or may be exposed to these infections. The combined Hepatitis A and B vaccine provides protection against both viruses, typically given as three doses over six months, with an immunity check afterwards to ensure full protection.

Typhoid

Typhoid is a serious bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi, which can lead to high fever, abdominal pain, and other significant health complications.

It is spread through contaminated food and water, or by close contact with an infected individual. Typhoid is uncommon in the UK but is more prevalent in areas such as Africa, Asia, South America, and the Middle East.

If you are travelling to a country where typhoid is present, or your work or lifestyle puts you at increased risk, vaccination is strongly recommended.

The typhoid vaccine is a single injection into the upper arm, providing protection for up to three years.

Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio Vaccination

Diphtheria, tetanus, and polio are serious infections that can cause severe illness and long-term complications.

• Diphtheria affects the throat and airways, leading to breathing difficulties.
• Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds and affects the nervous system, causing painful muscle spasms.
• Polio is a viral infection that can lead to paralysis.

While these diseases are rare in the UK due to routine childhood immunisations, booster vaccinations are recommended every 10 years for those travelling to areas where these infections remain common, or for individuals whose work or lifestyle increases their risk of exposure.

The combined Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio vaccine is given as a single booster injection into the upper arm.