Tips to help protect yourself while travelling

Before:

Ask your healthcare provider about appropriate vaccinations, including Twinrix® - the only vaccine that can help protect against both hepatitis A and B.

  • Find out about key factors that put you at risk for disease.
  • There may be other health risks at your destination, so make sure your immunizations are up to date. Your healthcare provider can advise you of additional vaccinations and/or medications that may help protect you from disease.

During:

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against hepatitis A and B. However, there are additional steps you can take to help reduce your chances of contracting diseases while travelling.

To help reduce your risk:

  • Always practice good hygiene, such as frequent handwashing, as well as safe sex.
  • Drink only purified and/or bottled water. Avoid ice cubes if you can't be sure they were made from purified water.
  • Make sure your food is well-cooked; don't eat food from street vendors or unpasteurized dairy products. Avoid raw shellfish and salads, and eat only fruits and vegetables you peel yourself.

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After:

The vaccinations you received before your trip, including Twinrix®, may include injections required after you return home. Ask your healthcare provider about any additional vaccine doses you may need to complete your schedule.

  • If you've been sick while abroad or have a fever, flu-like illness, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes) upon returning, see your healthcare provider right away.
  • It can take time for symptoms of hepatitis A or B to appear. Tell your healthcare provider where you were travelling and report any treatment you received while you were away.

Talk to your healthcare provider about Twinrix®

Vaccination is the best way to prevent hepatitis A and B.

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