Hepatitis B Vaccine Guide
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The hepatitis B vaccine protects against hepatitis B, a serious disease that damages the liver.
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VACCINE INFORMATION The hepatitis B virus spreads through contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person. Hepatitis B can be passed from mother to baby during birth. The hepatitis B vaccine is one of the recommended childhood immunizations. IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE Hepatitis B vaccine is given as a series of three injections (shots). The first shot is given to infants shortly after birth. All 3 doses are necessary for the most effective and longest lasting immunity.
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I can't remember if I've had the Hepatitis B vaccine before, but I need it...
Nope. It won't hurt you. I have had the Hep B vaccine 13 times. However, it was only because I didn't convert...my body failed to produce antibodies and I'm not immune...
Asked by Amy S - 9 months ago
Would a hepatitis B vaccine be necessary for a person with HBsAg positive once and...
If the second test comes negative, the vaccine may be useful. But it is even not necessary, if you don't belong to a high risk group.
Asked by rising_dawn1979 - 1 month ago
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