Question 1

does my baby really need the hepatitis b vaccine, living in a typical suburb in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Lifetime protection: Years ago they targeted risk groups for the vaccine & it made no dent in the hep b in the country.In hawaii where it sometimes passed mom to baby, they started giving it to all babies & started to see a drop at all ages. Use in infants protects them for a lifetime, no mater what type of lifestyle or exposures they have.I have seen a 9mo with hep b chronic hepatitis/failure & it wasn't pretty.

Question 2

can a hepatitis b vaccine war off?

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Depends: If you do not complete the 3 dose series the effectiveness may wain over time. Since it has only been available since 1986, it may take some time to see if it has a lifelong benefit.

Question 3

can i get hepatitis b vaccine pill?

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Hep B vaccine: In the current recommendations, Hepatitis B Vaccine does not come in pill form - only injections.

Question 4

how much is a hepatitis b vaccine now?

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Cost of HepB VACCINE: The cost varies from state to statein a walk in clinic or health dept average cost is 60 dollars
in physician office average cos is 120 dollars 
and you need three shots so multiply that with three, thats the cost.

Question 5

can the hepatitis b vaccine ever expire?

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Confusing question: The material we stock at the office does have an expiration date, otherwise known as a use before date.I sense that is not your question. If you complete the series of Hepatitis B Vaccine it is thought to confer lifelong immunity unless you suffer some form of immune altering illness or treatment  in the future.

Question 6

what can be done if hepatitis b vaccine didn't work?

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More shots: You can repeat the vaccine series, or get periodic boosters until you hbsab becomes positive.

Question 7

is it ok to take the hepatitis b vaccine series twice?

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3 shot course: Safe to take, even if not needed the second time around.  May be given the rx if 1st course didn't work, or was interrupted.

Question 8

how often should my child receive hepatitis b vaccine?

Accepted Answer

3-dose series, : Hepatitis b vaccination is typically given; 1st dose within 24 hours of birth, 2nd dose at 1-2 months of age, and 3rd dose at 6 mos.  Same vaccination can be started at any age with same intervals, i.e., 0, 1, and 6 month.

Question 9

how long could hepatitis b vaccine stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

Unclear.: If you are asking how long the vaccine is effective for, the three dose regimen can last a lifetime.

Question 10

can there be some unwelcome effect on hepatitis b vaccine?

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Yes: Anyone can have a reaction to the vaccines. There have been some reported cases of lupus developing after hep b.  There have been reports of increased autism especially in boys after hbv (although literature insists there is no causal link between vaccines and autism). Swelling and hardness at the site.  If no risk factors for hepatitis, consider if you really want the vaccine.

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