Hepatitis A vaccine: can it protect if given on the day of travel?...

Question

Hepatitis A vaccine: can it protect if given on the day of travel?

Accepted Answer

Yes; single dose provides protection in >95% within 14 days; given the HAV incubation period (average 28 days), vaccination even on departure day provides protection

Answer

No, requires 4 weeks

Answer

Only immunoglobulin provides rapid protection

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Both doses must be completed before travel

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Not recommended for travel

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Last-minute HAV Vaccination

Hepatitis A vaccine: can it protect if given on the day of travel?