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What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a liver infection that is spread through blood and body fluids. The infection usually only lasts a few months, but some people can have hepatitis B long term. Hepatitis B can cause: high temperatures tiredness feeling or being sick pain in the tummy itchy patches...

What is the DTP vaccine? The teenage booster, also known as the 3-in-1 vaccine, is given to boost protection against 3 separate diseases: tetanus, diphtheria and polio. Why should I have this vaccine? Throughout your childhood you will be offered 5 doses of the tetanus, diphtheria and polio...

What is the meningitis ACWY vaccine? The meningitis ACWY or ‘MenACWY’ vaccine protects against 4 strains of the meningococcal bacteria – A, C, W and Y – which cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia). Who is the vaccine for? The MenACWY vaccine is currently recommended for...

What is HPV? HPV stands for human papillomavirus. HPV is the name of a very common group of viruses and some types can cause genital warts or cancer. Why should I have this vaccine? HPV infection is very common. More than 70% of unvaccinated people will get it and it increases the risk of...