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, with travel-related vaccines commonly paid privately unless covered by another programme.
Last updated: 2026-05-11. Prices shown in AUD unless stated.
Quick answer
In Australia, hepatitis A commonly costs around A$80-A$130 privately, while hepatitis B pricing depends on dose, combination products and eligibility for routine or catch-up vaccination.
Cost and access breakdown
| Item | Indicative cost | Access route | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | UK: GBP40-GBP80 / AU: A$80-A$130 | NHS/private in UK; usually private for travel in AU | Booster timing affects long-term protection. |
| Hepatitis B | UK: GBP30-GBP60 per dose / AU: clinic-specific | Course-based | Often a multi-dose course. |
| Combined hepatitis A+B | Clinic-specific | Private | May simplify scheduling but compare total course price. |
| Accelerated schedule | May cost the same per dose | 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.
Quote checks
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.
Itemised price components
Hepatitis A dose
GBP40-GBP95 / A$80-A$130
May be NHS-funded in the UK when clinically indicated for travel.
Hepatitis B dose
GBP30-GBP65 / clinic-specific AU
Usually course-based.
Combined A+B
Clinic-specific
Compare total course cost, not just per-dose price.
Scraped provider evidence
Public provider pages monitored for prices, vaccine availability and city coverage.
| Provider | Market | Signal | Captured price/status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Vaccination Clinic | Sydney, NSW | Hepatitis A | Service mentioned; price not published in crawlable text |
| Travel Vaccination Clinic | Sydney, NSW | Hepatitis B | Service mentioned; price not published in crawlable text |
| Travelvax | AU | Hepatitis A | Service mentioned; price not published in crawlable text |
| Travelvax | AU | Hepatitis B | Service mentioned; price not published in crawlable text |
| Travel Vaccination Clinic | Sydney, NSW | Travel vaccination clinic | Sydney clinic page monitored |
Australian travel vaccine price context
| Travel medicine consult | A$70-A$150 | GP or travel clinic | Some clinics bulk-bill eligible consults; travel vaccines are often private. |
| Hepatitis A | A$80-A$130 | Private travel vaccine | May be recommended for some destinations and activities. |
| Typhoid | A$50-A$90 | Private travel vaccine | Commonly recommended for travel to higher-risk food and water settings. |
| Yellow fever | A$120-A$180 | Approved centre only | Only authorised yellow fever vaccination centres can issue certificates. |
| Rabies pre-exposure | A$120-A$180 per dose | Private | Usually a multi-dose course before travel. |
| Japanese encephalitis | A$300-A$380 per dose | Private or targeted public programmes | Traveller recommendation depends on duration, season and destination. |
| Malaria tablets | A$20-A$150 per course | Private prescription | Cost depends on medicine, destination and trip length. |
Related travel vaccine guides
Sources & further reading
- Australian Government: Immunisation for travel — Australian Government advice to consult a doctor or travel clinic 6 to 12 weeks before travel.
- 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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