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hepatitis A and typhoid vaccination

  • 16-07-2010 10:03pm
    #1
    redddbop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭


    Does anyone know if you can buy the Hep A and Typhoid combined injection from the chemist? My aunt is a nurse and will administer the vaccine. My GP is charging me 60euro to administer it. I've rang around lots of GPs and they all charge the doctors fee + the vaccine cost.
    I've had the jab before but I didn't get the booster so now have to repeat the vaccine.
    Thanks is advance


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Technically you can but on prescription.
    I got it last year from the chemist and went back to the practice nurse on the same day for the injection.

    My shoulder hurt like hell for a while afterwards by the way so be prepared for that.


  • #3
    redddbop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭redddbop


    Thanks for reply black briar.
    I've had the injection before but didn't get a booster so now I have to get it again. My GP is charging €60 to 'administer' the injection which takes all of 2 minutes. I was trying to look for alternatives to make the process cheaper.


  • #4
    Third_Echelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,889 ✭✭✭Third_Echelon


    I was in the same situation with regards to missing the booster.

    I originally got the double vaccine in 2005 and it lasts for 1 and 3 years respectively.

    I went in to get it again a month or two ago before I went to Vietnam and the doctor said that recent research has shown that the vaccine lasts for longer in the system than previously thought... So i think i'm covered for 30 years or something like that.

    With regards to buying it yourself... didn't try that. I just went to the Tropical Medical Bureau on Grafton St. I think it was €140 for the consultation plus the vaccine. Consultation was €60 if i remember correctly..


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