Side effects: The vaccine may cause mild side effects such as soreness at the injection site, tiredness, headache, or mild fever.
Additional precautions: Practise good food and water hygiene while travelling. Drink only bottled or treated water and avoid raw or undercooked food, especially in areas with poor sanitation.
Risks caused by hepatitis A and typhoid:
- Hepatitis A is a liver infection spread through contaminated food and water, causing symptoms like fatigue, nausea, and jaundice.
- Typhoid is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food or drink, leading to high fever, stomach pain, and weakness.