Havrix 1440 Vaccine Dubai — Hepatitis A Vaccination | From 595 AED | At-Home | DHA-Licensed

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Marina, MD, MBBS — DHA-Licensed Physician Dr. Marina holds a valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licence and has administered over 3,000 vaccination and clinical sessions across Dubai. Content reviewed in accordance with DHA guidelines. Last updated: April 2026

What Is the Havrix 1440 Vaccine Dubai?

The Havrix 1440 vaccine Dubai is a medically supervised, inactivated Hepatitis A vaccination — available at your home, hotel, or clinic across Dubai from 375 AED — administered by DHA-licensed physicians with same-day appointments across all Dubai areas. Havrix 1440 is the adult-dose formulation of the Hepatitis A vaccine, containing 1440 ELISA Units of inactivated Hepatitis A virus antigen per 1 mL dose. As a result, it delivers complete, long-lasting protection against Hepatitis A — a viral liver infection transmitted through contaminated food, water, and close personal contact.

Furthermore, because the Havrix 1440 vaccine at home Dubai service brings a DHA-licensed clinician directly to your door, you receive the same clinical-grade protection as a hospital vaccination programme — without queues, waiting rooms, or disruption to your day.

How Much Does the Havrix 1440 Vaccine Cost in Dubai?

Price: From 595 AED per dose — administered by DHA-licensed physicians and nurses at your home, hotel, office, or our clinic. Same-day bookings available across all Dubai areas.

★★★★★ 4.9/5 — Based on 140+ verified patient reviews

"Travelling to Southeast Asia next week and needed the Hepatitis A vaccine urgently. The Havrix 1440 at-home service in Dubai had a DHA-licensed nurse at my apartment in Business Bay within the hour." — Verified Patient, Business Bay

"As a food industry professional in Dubai, Hepatitis A vaccination is essential. The home service made it completely effortless — booked, administered, and certified on the same day." — Verified Patient, Dubai Marina

"My whole family needed Havrix 1440 before our trip. The DHA-licensed team came to our villa in Emirates Hills and vaccinated all four of us in under 30 minutes." — Verified Patient, Emirates Hills

Who Should Get the Havrix 1440 Vaccine in Dubai?

The Havrix 1440 vaccine in Dubai is clinically recommended for all adults and adolescents who are unvaccinated against Hepatitis A. Consequently, it is particularly suited for you if you are:

• Travelling to high-risk regions — Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Central and South America, where Hepatitis A is endemic
• Food handlers and hospitality workers — where occupational exposure risk is elevated and vaccination may be a regulatory requirement
• Healthcare workers in Dubai — at risk of exposure through patient contact or clinical environments
• Residents with chronic liver disease — for whom Hepatitis A infection carries significantly higher risk of severe complications
• Men who have sex with men — a group with elevated Hepatitis A transmission risk per international clinical guidelines
• People with clotting factor disorders — including haemophilia, where liver function protection is essential
• International students or new Dubai residents — from countries where childhood vaccination was not routine
• Close contacts of a confirmed Hepatitis A case — where post-exposure vaccination within 14 days can prevent infection
• Anyone without confirmed prior vaccination or immunity — a blood test can confirm existing immunity before vaccination if required

Whether you are a professional in DIFC preparing for an international business trip, a family in Jumeirah planning a holiday to a Hepatitis A endemic region, or a food service worker in Al Barsha whose employer requires vaccination certification — the Havrix 1440 vaccine Dubai home service delivers complete protection at your door.

What Does the Havrix 1440 Vaccine Cost in Dubai — Full Pricing Table

No hidden fees. Price includes a DHA-licensed medical professional, sterile single-use administration equipment, the complete Havrix 1440 formulation, and a pre-vaccination health screening. Vaccination certificate issued following each dose.

What Is Inside the Havrix 1440 Vaccine Formulation?

Each dose is a pharmaceutical-grade, pre-filled formulation prepared under strict cold-chain storage conditions and administered following a mandatory DHA-licensed pre-vaccination health assessment.

Havrix 1440 does not contain live virus, thiomersal (mercury-based preservative), or latex. It is suitable for immunocompetent adults and adolescents from 16 years of age.

How Does the Havrix 1440 Vaccine Work Inside Your Body?

How Does Havrix 1440 Protect Against Hepatitis A?

Havrix 1440 contains inactivated — killed — Hepatitis A virus particles that cannot cause infection. When administered intramuscularly, the inactivated antigen is recognised by your immune system as foreign. As a result, your body mounts a primary immune response — producing specific antibodies against Hepatitis A virus and establishing immunological memory. Subsequently, if you are exposed to live Hepatitis A virus, your immune system recognises and neutralises it rapidly — preventing infection before it can establish in your liver.

How Quickly Does Havrix 1440 Provide Protection?

Following a single dose of Havrix 1440, protective antibody levels are detectable in over 95% of healthy adults within 14 days of administration. Consequently, even last-minute pre-travel vaccination — administered at least two weeks before departure — provides meaningful clinical protection. Furthermore, for individuals who have received a prior dose of any Hepatitis A vaccine, protective antibody response may be detectable even earlier due to existing immune memory.

How Long Does Havrix 1440 Protection Last?

A single dose of Havrix 1440 provides protection for approximately 1 year. However, a booster dose administered 6 to 12 months after the primary dose extends protection to at least 20 to 25 years — and potentially lifelong — based on current immunological modelling data. Therefore, completing the full two-dose course is strongly recommended for anyone seeking long-term protection rather than short-term pre-travel cover.

What Is the Difference Between Havrix 1440 and Havrix 720?

Havrix 1440 is the adult formulation — containing 1440 ELISA Units per 1 mL dose — licensed for individuals aged 16 years and above. Havrix 720 is the paediatric formulation — containing 720 ELISA Units per 0.5 mL dose — licensed for children aged 1 to 15 years. Both formulations follow the same two-dose schedule and provide equivalent long-term protection when the full course is completed. Your DHA-licensed physician confirms the appropriate formulation based on the patient's age at the time of booking.

What Benefits Can You Expect From the Havrix 1440 Vaccine in Dubai?

Long-Term Hepatitis A Protection A complete two-dose Havrix 1440 course provides at least 20 to 25 years of protection — and likely lifelong immunity — against one of the world's most common vaccine-preventable liver infections. A single primary dose provides over 95% protection within 14 days for immediate pre-travel needs.

Protection From a Serious, Preventable Illness Hepatitis A causes acute liver inflammation — symptoms include severe jaundice, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and dark urine — lasting weeks to months. In elderly patients or those with pre-existing liver disease, it can be life-threatening. Vaccination eliminates this risk entirely.

Clinically Proven Safety Record Havrix 1440 has been in clinical use for over 30 years and has been administered to hundreds of millions of adults globally. Its safety and efficacy profile is among the most extensively documented of any vaccine in routine clinical use.

At-Home Administration — No Clinic Visit Required Dubai's busy professional and family lifestyle makes clinic visits inconvenient. The Havrix 1440 home service Dubai eliminates this barrier — your DHA-licensed clinician arrives at your chosen time and location, administers the vaccine in under five minutes, and issues your vaccination certificate on the same visit.

Pre-Travel Peace of Mind Dubai is a global travel hub. Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, Hepatitis A vaccination before departure removes one critical health risk from your journey — particularly for destinations across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East where Hepatitis A transmission is prevalent.

Occupational and Regulatory Compliance Food handlers, healthcare workers, and certain hospitality professionals in Dubai may be required to provide Hepatitis A vaccination certification. Our DHA-licensed service issues formal vaccination documentation following each dose, meeting all regulatory requirements.

How Soon Does the Havrix 1440 Vaccine Take Effect in Dubai?

Individual immune response may vary based on age, immune status, and prior Hepatitis A exposure or vaccination history.

What Is the Havrix 1440 Vaccination Schedule?

The two-dose schedule is the same regardless of the interval between doses — if Dose 2 is delayed beyond 12 months, the course does not need to be restarted. Your DHA-licensed physician records your Dose 1 date and issues a booster reminder at the appropriate interval.

What Happens During Your Havrix 1440 Vaccination Session in Dubai?

Before Your Vaccination A DHA-licensed physician conducts a pre-vaccination health screening covering your medical history, current medications, allergy history, prior Hepatitis A vaccination or infection, and travel itinerary if applicable. This assessment confirms clinical suitability and selects the appropriate formulation and dose.

During Your Session (10–15 Minutes) Your DHA-licensed nurse or physician attends your home, hotel, or office — or you visit our clinic. Vitals are checked, the vaccine is prepared from a cold-chain-maintained stock, and administered as a 1 mL intramuscular injection into the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. The injection itself takes under one minute. You are observed briefly post-administration before your clinician departs. A vaccination certificate is issued on the same visit.

After Your Vaccination

• Remain at your location for 15 minutes post-injection for routine observation
• Mild arm soreness, redness, or low-grade fatigue may occur — these are normal and resolve within 24–48 hours
• Apply a cool compress to the injection site if soreness is present
• Continue normal activities — no rest period is required
• Book Dose 2 (booster) for 6 to 12 months after today's date
• Keep your vaccination certificate safely — it may be required for travel, employment, or healthcare registration

Who Should Not Receive the Havrix 1440 Vaccine — Contraindications

The following individuals require specialist review before receiving Havrix 1440:

• Known hypersensitivity to any component of Havrix 1440, including 2-phenoxyethanol or aluminium hydroxide
• Acute febrile illness — vaccination should be deferred until full recovery to ensure optimal immune response
• Severely immunocompromised patients — including those on high-dose immunosuppressants or active chemotherapy; physician assessment required to confirm appropriate timing
• Pregnancy — while no teratogenic risk has been identified, physician assessment is required to confirm benefit-risk profile
• Children under 1 year of age — Havrix 1440 adult formulation is not licensed below 16 years; Havrix 720 paediatric formulation is used for ages 1–15

Our pre-vaccination DHA-compliant medical screening identifies all contraindications before your session begins.

Is the Havrix 1440 Vaccine Safe in Dubai — Clinical Standards

Every Havrix 1440 vaccination session in Dubai is delivered under strict clinical and regulatory standards:

• DHA-licensed professionals only — all treating nurses and physicians hold valid, current Dubai Health Authority licences
• Cold-chain maintained vaccine stock — Havrix 1440 stored and transported at 2–8°C in accordance with WHO and manufacturer requirements
• Sterile, single-use administration equipment — needles, syringes, and swabs replaced new for every patient
• Formal vaccination certificate issued — following every dose, meeting DHA and international travel health documentation standards
• Onsite emergency protocols — clinical team trained in anaphylaxis management and post-vaccination adverse event response

Side effects are uncommon and mild: soreness or redness at the injection site, mild headache, or brief fatigue lasting 24–48 hours. Serious adverse reactions including anaphylaxis are exceptionally rare — occurring in fewer than 1 in 1,000,000 doses administered.

Can You Get the Havrix 1440 Vaccine at Home in Dubai?

Yes. The Havrix 1440 vaccine at-home Dubai service covers the entire emirate — bringing DHA-licensed, cold-chain-maintained Hepatitis A vaccination directly to your door at no extra travel cost:

• At-home vaccination Dubai — your residence, your schedule, complete convenience
• Hotel vaccination Dubai — discreet, professional service delivered to your room
• Office vaccination Dubai — corporate wellness and occupational health programmes
• Clinic sessions — for patients who prefer a dedicated clinical setting

Areas covered: Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah, DIFC, JLT, Emirates Hills, Jumeirah, Al Barsha, Dubai Hills, Mirdif, Arabian Ranches, Bluewaters Island, JBR, Deira, Bur Dubai, and surrounding areas.

24/7 availability. Same-day bookings subject to availability.

Why Choose Us for the Havrix 1440 Vaccine in Dubai?

About Our Medical Team

The Havrix 1440 vaccine Dubai service at Medilife is led by Dr. Marina, MD, MBBS, a DHA-licensed physician with extensive clinical experience in travel medicine, preventive vaccination, and occupational health. Every session — whether at our clinic or delivered at home across Dubai — is conducted or directly supervised by a DHA-licensed medical professional.

Our clinical team has collectively administered over 3,000 clinical sessions across Dubai. Vaccine administration demands both cold-chain precision and clinical oversight — two standards that are mandatory and guaranteed at Medilife for every single patient.

Medical Disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Havrix 1440 vaccination is a medical procedure requiring consultation with a qualified, DHA-licensed healthcare professional. Individual immune responses vary. This page is reviewed by a licensed physician and updated regularly in accordance with DHA guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Havrix 1440 vaccine cost in Dubai? From 595 AED per dose — including a DHA-licensed medical professional, cold-chain-maintained Havrix 1440 formulation, sterile single-use equipment, pre-vaccination health screening, and vaccination certificate. No travel surcharge for at-home service across Dubai.

How many doses of Havrix 1440 are needed? Two doses are required for long-term protection. Dose 1 (primary) is administered on Day 0 and provides over 95% protection within 14 days. Dose 2 (booster) is administered 6 to 12 months later and extends protection to at least 20 to 25 years.

Can I get the Havrix 1440 vaccine at home in Dubai? Yes. Our DHA-licensed team attends your home, hotel, or office across all Dubai areas — Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, DIFC, Business Bay, Downtown, JLT, Dubai Hills, Al Barsha, and surrounding areas — at the same rate as clinic sessions.

How quickly does Havrix 1440 work? Protective antibody levels are detectable in over 95% of healthy adults within 14 days of Dose 1. For last-minute travellers, vaccination at least two weeks before departure provides meaningful clinical protection against Hepatitis A.

Is Havrix 1440 safe? Yes. Havrix 1440 has been administered to hundreds of millions of adults over more than 30 years of clinical use. Serious adverse reactions are exceptionally rare. Common side effects — mild arm soreness, brief fatigue — resolve within 24 to 48 hours.

What is the difference between Havrix 1440 and Havrix 720? Havrix 1440 is the adult formulation for individuals aged 16 and above. Havrix 720 is the paediatric formulation for children aged 1 to 15. Your DHA-licensed physician confirms the correct formulation based on the patient's age at consultation.

Do I need Havrix 1440 if I have already had Hepatitis A? Natural Hepatitis A infection typically confers lifelong immunity. A blood test (Hepatitis A IgG antibody) can confirm existing immunity before vaccination — avoiding an unnecessary dose. Your physician can arrange immunity testing prior to vaccination if required.

What areas do you cover for at-home Havrix 1440 vaccination in Dubai? Dubai Marina, JBR, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, DIFC, Palm Jumeirah, JLT, Emirates Hills, Jumeirah, Al Barsha, Dubai Hills, Mirdif, Arabian Ranches, Bluewaters Island, Deira, and Bur Dubai.

References

1. World Health Organization. "Hepatitis A Vaccines: WHO Position Paper." Weekly Epidemiological Record. 2012;87(28–29):261–276. https://www.who.int/wer/2012/wer8728_29.pdf
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Hepatitis A VIS." Updated 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hep-a.html