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Hepatitis B Vaccine

Overview:

- The hepatitis B vaccine is a highly effective and safe vaccine that protects against hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
- HBV is a liver disease that can cause severe liver damage, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.
- The vaccine is recommended for all infants, children, and adults who are at risk for HBV infection.

Types of Hepatitis B Vaccines:

- Monovalent vaccine: Protects only against HBV.
- Combination vaccine: Protects against HBV and other viruses, such as hepatitis A or diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP).

Schedule:

- Infants: 3-dose series starting at birth
- Children: 3-dose series
- Adults: 2- or 3-dose series

Efficacy:

- The hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective in preventing HBV infection.
- After completing the series, most people develop protective antibodies against HBV.

Safety:

- The hepatitis B vaccine is generally well-tolerated.
- Common side effects include:
- Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site
- Headache
- Fatigue

Who Should Get the Vaccine:

- Infants
- Children
- Adults at risk for HBV infection, including:
- Healthcare workers
- People who inject drugs
- People with multiple sexual partners
- People who travel to areas with high rates of HBV infection
- People with certain medical conditions, such as chronic liver disease or kidney failure

Contraindications:

- Severe allergic reaction to a previous dose of the hepatitis B vaccine

Additional Information:

- The hepatitis B vaccine is not a live vaccine, so it cannot cause HBV infection.
- The vaccine does not provide protection against other liver diseases, such as hepatitis A or C.
- It is important to complete the full series of vaccines to ensure maximum protection.