The hepatitis A vaccine is typically given in two doses, with the second dose administered 6 to 12 months after the first dose. This provides long-lasting protection against the virus.
You need a hepatitis B vaccine series of three shots to maintain immunity.
To maintain immunity against Hepatitis B, it is recommended to get a series of three doses of the vaccine.
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.
There is no vaccine for hepatitis C.
The Hepatitis A vaccine is typically given in two doses, with the second dose administered 6-18 months after the first dose. It provides long-lasting protection, and a booster dose is generally not needed for most healthy individuals.
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.
Since Hepatitis B vaccine only protects against Hepatitis B, the only thing the vaccine controls is Hepatitis B infections.
There is no need to delay pregnancy after hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine.
There is currently no vaccine available against Hepatitis C. There is research going on to develop one but it will take years at least before one is developed.
Yes, the hepatitis B vaccine can be given to someone with hepatitis B. It is still recommended in order to prevent reinfection with other strains of the virus and to protect against potential complications of chronic hepatitis B.
For Hepatitis A, it is usually just called "The Hepatitis A vaccine" but is marketed under the brand names Havrix and Vaqta. Hepatitis B is marketed under the brand name Comvax. There isn't a vaccine for Hepatitis C.
There's a Hepatitis B vaccine that can prevent it.