Australia travel health
Hepatitis A and B vaccine cost in Australia
Hepatitis A and B travel vaccination in Australia is usually arranged through a GP or travel clinic.
Vaccine prices: not shown. Provider pages last read 2026-11-10.
Quick answer
Hepatitis A and B travel vaccination is usually arranged through a GP or travel clinic, and hepatitis B is usually a course. TreatCompare does not track prices; ask for the total course cost and any consultation fee.
What you may be charged for
| Item | Price | Access route | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Not shown (prescription medicine) | UK: free at a GP surgery after a risk assessment (nhs.uk) / AU: GP or travel clinic | Booster timing affects long-term protection. |
| Hepatitis B | Not shown (prescription medicine) | UK: not routinely available on the NHS (nhs.uk) / AU: GP or travel clinic | Often a multi-dose course. |
| Combined hepatitis A+B | Not shown (prescription medicine) | Clinic or pharmacy | May simplify scheduling; compare the total course price. |
| Accelerated schedule | Not shown (prescription medicine) | Clinic advice | Useful for late travellers but timing matters. |
Timing
- Hepatitis A can be a single pre-travel dose with later booster advice.
- Hepatitis B is course-based.
- Combination products have their own schedule.
Questions to ask before booking
Is hepatitis A available free through your UK GP?
Is the price per dose or whole course?
Is a combined vaccine available?
Will you need a later booster?
Clinical checks before booking
- Hepatitis A is commonly discussed for food and water exposure risk.
- Hepatitis B risk depends on medical care, sexual exposure, long-stay travel, work and injury risk.
- Accelerated schedules may help late travellers but still need correct follow-up timing.
Australian travel vaccines: how each is accessed
| Item | Access route | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel medicine consultation | GP or travel clinic | See published clinic fees | Ask whether the consultation is charged separately from vaccines. |
| Hepatitis A | GP or travel clinic | Not shown (prescription medicine) | May be recommended for some destinations and activities. |
| Typhoid | GP or travel clinic | Not shown (prescription medicine) | Commonly discussed for higher-risk food and water settings. |
| Yellow fever | Approved yellow fever vaccination centre only | Not shown (prescription medicine) | Only approved centres can issue a recognised certificate. |
| Rabies pre-exposure | GP or travel clinic | Not shown (prescription medicine) | Usually a multi-dose course before travel. |
| Japanese encephalitis | GP or travel clinic; some public programmes | Not shown (prescription medicine) | Recommendation depends on duration, season and destination. |
| Malaria tablets | Prescription from a GP or travel clinic | Not tracked | Prescription medicines, not vaccines; ask what is charged. |
Related travel vaccine guides
Sources & further reading
- Australian Government: Immunisation for travel — Australian Government advice on getting travel vaccinations before you go.
- Australian Immunisation Handbook: international travellers — ATAGI guidance on routine, risk-based and required travel vaccines.
- Australian Government: yellow fever — Australian yellow fever travel requirements and approved vaccination centre rules.
- Smartraveller health advice — Australian travel health planning and destination advice.
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