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The hepatitis B vaccine is a three-shot series generally given to babies within the first six months of life. The first one is given at anytime, the second shot is given a month after the first and the third shot is given six months after the first dose.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere are 3 doses in the Hepatitis B series for most pediatric patients some adults and adolesents are eligible for the 2 dose series. For more info on vaccines go to cdc.gov/vaccines
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∙ 15y agoThere are 3...spaced 2 months apart. There are 3...spaced 2 months apart.
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∙ 13y agoit is given as little pills and if that doesn't work they give you a shot
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∙ 12y agoThe hepatitis B vaccine is given to prevent hepatitis B. It is given in 3 separate shots with specific and important timing.
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∙ 7y agoActually there is a vaccine with both vaccines in it Both Hep A and Hep B are given together. There are not two types in just the Hep B vaccine.
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Can you give hepatitis b vaccine to someone with hepatitis B?
There is no harm or benefit from giving hepatitis B vaccine to someone with hepatitis B.
Can you get hepatitis B after an immunization?
Yes
What diseases were people suffering from without the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Since Hepatitis B vaccine only protects against Hepatitis B, the only thing the vaccine controls is Hepatitis B infections.
Is the hepatis b vaccine effective after you have hepatis b?
Once you have had Hepatitis B there is no need for a Hepatitis B vaccine. The vaccine is only effective for those who have not had the disease, it is used to prevent a hepatitis B infection.
Is hepatitis b immunization mandatory?
yes
How is Hepatitis B prevented?
There's a Hepatitis B vaccine that can prevent it.
How many doses are in the immunization for Hepatitis B?
Three
Can the hepatitis b vaccination cause hepatitis b?
No. It's not a live vaccine.
When hepatitis virus has no vaccine to prevent the disease?
Hepatitis C and hepatitis E have no vaccine to prevent the disease. Although there is no vaccine to prevent hepatitis D, you can only get this type if you're also infected with type B. Therefore, hepatitis B vaccine indirectly prevents hepatitis D.
How do you prevent hepatitis B?
There is a vaccine for it.
Is it okay to give hepatitis b vaccine to a hepatitis b positive individual?
yes
The Hepatitis B immunization is given a series of how many injections?
The Hepatitis B immunization is given in a series of three injections over a six month period.
