There exists various type of Hepatitis and one should be prepared to some of them for good health. The first type of Hepatitis is Hepatitis A and its main consequence is a liver misfunction. Hepatitis A is very contagious, especially through food and drinks. Therefore, vaccination is highly recommended. In the case of Hepatitis A contraction, the patient need to be hospitalized and, in most cases, it can result into death.

Children are generally given the Hepatitis A vaccine at the age of 12 months and again after 6 months has passed. Nervertheless, adult people who plan to travel to certain countries, especially those ubicated in Central or South America, Asia and Africa should get a Hepatitis A vaccination as a precautionary measure.

Most people only experience very mild discomfort with the Hepatitis A Vaccine including some soreness and being tired for a day or so. Anyway, nothing excludes that some people show severe reaction to the vaccine. It is believed this is due to the 2-Phenoxyethanol it contains. Some symptoms of an allergic reaction to the vaccine include breathing problems, dizziness, vomiting, a very high fever, and a rapid heart beat.

Should you have ever presented a reaction to the Hepatitis A vaccines, you should NEVER take another one. It doesn’t matter how much time has passed. The vaccine is also not recommended on pregant women. No risk is known but one should always prevent any damage to the baby. If it’s in the prevision of a travel, maybe you should report it.

Most people also get Hepatitis B vaccines to help prevent liver cancer. Sexual activity is its medium of transmission. In most cases, both vaccines for Hepatitis A and B are applied at the same time. There is a fairly new combo vaccine available as well called Twinrix. By now, only people over 18 years are prescribed.