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.
There 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
There are 3...spaced 2 months apart. There are 3...spaced 2 months apart.
it is given as little pills and if that doesn't work they give you a shot
The hepatitis B vaccine is given to prevent hepatitis B. It is given in 3 separate shots with specific and important timing.
Actually 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.
3
"HBIG"
There is no harm or benefit from giving hepatitis B vaccine to someone with hepatitis B.
Yes
Since Hepatitis B vaccine only protects against Hepatitis B, the only thing the vaccine controls is Hepatitis B infections.
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.
yes
There's a Hepatitis B vaccine that can prevent it.
Three
No. It's not a live vaccine.
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.
There is a vaccine for it.
yes
The Hepatitis B immunization is given in a series of three injections over a six month period.