Product features
A single injection, usually in the upper arm
Occupational health hep B booster, suitable for at-risk workers
Use this service if you need a booster or to complete a course started elsewhere
If you've already had a course of three hepatitis B vaccines and need a booster, or require a vaccine to complete your course, use this service to order a hepatitis B booster vaccine.
About hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a highly infectious virus that can cause flu-like symptoms, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), tummy pain, diarrhoea, feeling and being sick, and a loss of appetite.
Healthcare workers are often at high risk of exposure as it spread through blood and bodily fluid. Treatment depends on how long you have had the virus for.
The best way to protect against hepatitis B is to get a vaccination, and stay up-to-date with your boosters.
How the booster works
The hep B booster jab stimulates the body's immune system to fight a possible hepatitis B infection without causing the disease itself. It cannot protect you from hepatitis B if you are already infected, or protect you against any other type of liver infection.
Effectiveness of the hep B booster
More than 9 out of 10 will be protected after receiving a booster vaccine. Four weeks after this booster you may wish to undergo a blood test to check that you are immune.
Side effects to the booster
Most people experience no side effects from this vaccine. However, you may experience pain, swelling or reddening of the skin at the injection site, fatigue, headache, mild fever, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite and diarrhoea.
How our vaccination service works
Complete our simple, confidential online consultation
5 mins
One of our clinicians confirms your suitability and notifies you by email
About 30 mins (Mon-Sun 9am-5pm)
Contact your chosen pharmacy to book an appointment
Call during opening hours
Go to the pharmacy for your vaccination
Hepatitis B booster vaccine FAQs
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Risk of severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
All LloydsPharmacy staff who provide this service are trained to manage anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include fainting, shortness of breath, falling blood pressure and swelling of the face and neck. Anaphylaxis is extremely rare after receiving the injection.
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Getting the vaccine booster
Request the vaccine and complete your confidential online questionnaire. One of our clinicians will check your suitability and contact you via your account. Once approved, you can select at which LloydsPharmacy store you would like to be vaccinated and call to book your appointment.
The vaccine comes as one injection, usually given in the upper arm.
Delivery and collection information
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Same-day collection (Free)
- Order before 5pm Monday-Friday to collect the same day in pharmacies nationwide.
- Subject to the availability of your treatment in your selected pharmacy.
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Standard delivery (Free)
- Delivered within 5-7 working days.
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Next-day delivery (£4.95)
- Orders approved before 5pm Monday-Friday will arrive within 1-2 working days.
- Orders approved between 5pm Friday and 12pm Sunday will usually arrive on Monday or Tuesday.
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Standard ParcelShop collection (Free)
- Collect from 7000+ convenient ParcelShops in 2-3 working days.
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Next day ParcelShop collection (£2.95)
- Collect next day from 7000+ convenient ParcelShop locations, if approved before 5pm Monday-Friday.
- Saturday and Sunday orders, collect Monday if approved before 12pm Sunday, or Tuesday if ordered after 12pm.
