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Vaccinations are intended to prevent diseases - they are much less useful if given after exposure to the disease. It makes sense to vaccinate children before they have much chance of exposure. Remember that Hepatitis B & C are not just transmitted sexually, but can also be transmitted by blood contact such as stepping on a used needle. If we have as many people as possible who are immune to Hepatitis B, then there will be less of it in the population and therefore less chance of it being caught by the people who are not immune (such as people who do not react to the vaccine).
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Why give an infant or child a hepatitis B shot when they aren't at risk of contracting it?
Because an adult can have hepatitis B and be asymptomatic. Everyone is at risk of exposure to bodily fluids.
Is hepatitis c vaccine requires on shot only?
There is no vaccine for hepatitis C.
If steps on a rusty nail and punctures the skin which is better a hepatitis shot tetanus shot or a booster shot?
Tetanus. Hepatitis I would recommend if the nail was bloody before you stepped on it.
How do you get a baby girl Samantha to cry?
YOU HAVE TO GIVE BABY GIRL SAMANTHA vitamin k shot
What is the dose given at single shot hepatitis b vaccination?
0.5ml of vaccine to be given either im /s.c at every single shot of hepatitis B vaccination .
Can hepatitis B be spread by sex and can a baby be infected?
Hepatitis B can be spread by sexual means.
Can i give 11 months old baby HiB and Hepatitis A vaccination now?
To ensure adequate protection, the last dose of HIB and the hepatitis A vaccine should not be given before the baby is 12 months old. Talk to your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
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 have hepatitis b if am pregnant?
If you are pregnant and have hepatitis B, it is important that you tell your doctor. As soon as your baby is born, your baby will need a hepatitis B treatment to keep him or her from getting the disease. Your doctor may recommend that you get a treatment in the meantime.
How do you get hepatitis?
Through bloodstream. u can give ur own self hepatitis to
How do you decide on the most effective treatment for hepatitis?
Get the shot for it. Ask your doctor.
Is it okay to give hepatitis b vaccine to a hepatitis b positive individual?
yes
