Vaccination
Hepatitis A & B
Hepatitis A, B, and C are inflammations of the liver caused by different viruses.
There are different vaccines to protect against hepatitis A and B. However, there is no vaccine that protects against hepatitis C.
- Hepatitis A and B | Twinrix®
- Hepatitis A | Avaxim®, Vaqta®, or Havrix®
- Hepatitis B | Engérix® or Recombivax®
- Hepatitis A and typhoid fever | Vivaxim®
Symptoms
People infected with hepatitis A, B, or C viruses do not always have symptoms. When people do have symptoms, they appear within a different time frame depending on the type of hepatitis:
- Hepatitis A: 15 to 50 days (average 28 days) after infection with the virus;
- Hepatitis B: one (1) to six (6) months (average 2 to 3 months) after infection with the virus.
List of symptoms
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting
- Stomach ache
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Yellow skin and white part of eyes (jaundice)
- Light-colored stools and dark urine
Complications
Chronic carriers of hepatitis B and C are at risk of complications.
- Cirrhosis of the liver | Liver disease
- Liver cancer
Pricing
Twinrix®
The vaccination schedule
Hepatitis A & B
| Clientele | Number of doses | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult aged 20 and over | Three (3) doses | Four (4) weeks between doses 1 and 2. Five (5) months between doses 2 and 3. |
| Young people between 12 months and 19 years old | One dose of HAHB + one dose of HB | Six (6) months |
Vaccination
Hepatitis A
Transmission
An infected person can transmit hepatitis A, B, or C even if they have no symptoms.
The hepatitis A virus is present in the stool of an infected person. Stool can end up in food, water, or on various surfaces. It is not always visible.
Means of transmission
- Consumption of contaminated water or food
- Consommation d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés
- Contact between the mouth and the anus
- Sharing sex toys
- Preparation or consumption of drugs in unhygienic conditions
Prevention
- Vaccination
- Drink only bottled water
- Avoid raw vegetables
- Eat only fruits with peel
Pricing
Havrix® • Vaqta® • Avaxim®
Vivaxim®
The vaccination schedule
Hepatitis A
| Clientele | Number of doses | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult aged 20 and over | Two (2) doses | Six (6) to 12 months | Second dose is a Jr dose |
| Young people between 12 months and 19 years old | One (1) dose | N/A |
Vaccination
Hepatitis B
Transmission
An infected person can transmit hepatitis A, B, or C even if they have no symptoms.
The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through sexual contact or blood.
Means of transmission
- Vaginal intercourse
- Anal sex
- Sharing sex toys
- Sexual transmission can occur even without orgasm or ejaculation.
- Sharing equipment used to prepare, inject, or inhale drugs
- Tattooing or piercing with non-sterile equipment
- Contact between a blood-contaminated liquid and damaged skin (e.g., through a bite, sting, cut, such as from a shell at the beach, or a wound)
- Contact between a contaminated liquid and a mucous membrane (e.g., lining the mouth or female and male genital organs)
- Blood transfusion, when transfusion safety measures are not applied (these measures are applied in Canada)
- An infected mother can also pass hepatitis B to her baby during pregnancy or during childbirth.
Prevention
- Vaccination
- Wear water shoes or sandals on the beach
- Condom use
- Avoid sharing sex toys or covering them with condoms
- Change condoms between partners
A person should get tested as soon as they have exhibited risky behavior.
- Unprotected sex
- Sharing equipment used to prepare, inject, or inhale drugs
- Tattooing or piercing with non-sterile equipment
This will enable the person to prevent complications and avoid transmitting hepatitis B and C to others.
To get tested for hepatitis B or C, make an appointment now.
Pricing
Engérix® • Recombivax®
The vaccination schedule
Hepatitis B
| Clientele | Number of doses | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult aged 20 and over | Three (3) doses | Four (4) weeks between doses 1 and 2. Five (5) months or more between doses 2 and 3. |
| Young people between 12 months and 19 years old | Two (2) doses | Six (6) months |
| Babies aged 2 to 12 months | Three (3) doses | Eight (8) weeks for doses 1 and 2. Five (5) months between doses 2 and 3. Dose 3 is recommended at 12 months of age or older, but will be valid if administered earlier. |
Take off with peace of mind!
Make an appointment for your travel vaccination today!
Vaccination
Typhoid fever
Symptoms
- Fever
- Headache
- Stomach ache
- Constipation
- Slow pulse
Complications
- Death | 1% of cases even with treatment
Transmission
Typhoid is spread through contact with water or food contaminated by the feces of a person infected with typhoid.
Prevention
- Vaccination
- Drink only bottled water
- Avoid raw vegetables
- Eat only fruits with peel
Pricing
Typhim® • Vivotif® • Vivaxim®
Typhim®
Vivotif®
Vivaxim® | Injectable vaccine
The vaccination schedule
Typhoid fever
| Clientele | Number of doses | Call back | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 months and older (Typhim®) | One (1) dose | N/A | Every three (3) years if the risk persists |
| 5 years and older (Vivotif®) | Four (4) capsules | One capsule every two days (days 1, 3, 5, and 7) for maximum protection. | Every seven (7) years if the risk persists |
| Age 15 and older (Vivaxim®) | One (1) dose |
N/A 6 to 12 months to receive a second dose for Hepatitis A |
Every three (3) years if the risk persists |
Our services are offered in our clinic and satellite clinic as well as in your home. Appointments preferred.
For more information, please contact us.
Accès Infirmières | New clinic
82, Route 338
Les Coteaux, QC J7X 1A2
Accès Infirmières
287, boulevard D'Anjou
Châteauguay, QC J6J 2R4