Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent hepatitis B infection.
Hepatitis B vaccine is a series of two or three shots depending on the vaccine brand.
If you miss a dose of hepatitis B vaccine, it's okay. Be sure to get the next dose as soon as possible.
Hepatitis B vaccine is safe for pregnant people. Talk to your doctor about the best option for you.
A "booster" dose is an extra dose of vaccine that can increase or extend the effectiveness of the vaccine. Most healthy people do not need a booster dose.
If you get the three-shot series, your doctor will give them over a 6-month period. If you get the vaccine that is two doses, you will get them about one month apart. You need to get all of the shots to be fully protected.
Hepatitis B vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you long-term protection against illness from acute and chronic infection.
Hepatitis B vaccine is safe, and most people don’t experience any side effects. Soreness at the injection site is the most common side effect.
There are several types of hepatitis B vaccines available in the United States. Talk to your doctor to determine which vaccine is right for you.
Hepatitis B vaccine is available now. Talk to your doctor to get vaccinated.
Immunize.org has several helpful resources for parents that help outline vaccination details for their children.
