Hepatitis A and B Vaccines for Travel UK 2026: NHS or Paid, and Why No Price Is Shown
What nhs.uk says about which travel vaccines are free on the NHS and which you pay for: hepatitis A is on the free list, hepatitis B is not routinely available for travel. Why this site shows no vaccine price.
Quick answer
From nhs.uk, travel vaccinations, read 26 October 2026:
- Hepatitis A is on the list of travel vaccinations you can get free on the NHS at a GP surgery, after completing a risk assessment form.
- Hepatitis B is on the list of vaccinations not routinely available on the NHS for travel. You can book and pay at a private vaccination clinic, a pharmacy with travel health services, or a GP surgery if available.
No price is shown. Vaccines are prescription-only medicines, and this site never pairs one with a price.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which vaccines does my itinerary need? TravelHealthPro has destination guidance.
- Can my GP surgery give the hepatitis A vaccine on the NHS?
- For a paid vaccine: how many doses, over what period, and is there time before I travel?
- What is the total cost of the course, and is a consultation fee charged on top?
What is not shown
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Vaccine prices | Never shown: prescription-only medicines |
| Travel consultation fees | Not tracked |
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- Named public and provider sources
- Primary source
- nhs.uk: Travel vaccinations
- Reporting period
- 2026-10-26
- Last updated
- 2026-10-26
- Figure type
- Mixed sources
- Use
- Research and comparison only
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Frequently asked questions
Is the hepatitis A vaccine free on the NHS for travel?
nhs.uk lists hepatitis A among the travel vaccinations you can get free on the NHS at a GP surgery, after completing a risk assessment form.
Is the hepatitis B vaccine free on the NHS for travel?
nhs.uk lists hepatitis B among the travel vaccinations not routinely available on the NHS. You can book and pay for it at a private vaccination clinic, a pharmacy with travel health services, or a GP surgery if available.
How much does a private hepatitis vaccine cost?
No price is shown. Vaccines are prescription-only medicines, and this site never pairs a prescription-only medicine with a price. Ask the clinic for the cost of the full course, including any consultation fee, before booking.
How many doses do I need?
That depends on the vaccine and your timing, and is decided at your appointment. Ask how many doses the course needs and whether there is time to complete it before you travel.
Sources & further reading
- nhs.uk: Travel vaccinations — Which travel vaccinations are free on the NHS and which you pay for. Read 26 October 2026.
- TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC) — Destination-specific travel health guidance.
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