Question 1

is it safe to get the hepatitis b vaccine while pregnant or as a small child?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and recommended: If you have not been vaccinated, it is strongly recommended, and all children should receive the vaccine. If you are not vaccinated, and are exposed to the infection, you can develop liver disease and/or cancer.

Question 2

is it safe to get a hepatitis b vaccine while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This vaccine is not made from live virus and is ok to receive while pregnant.

Question 3

is it safe to get a hepatitis b vaccine while on anabolic steroids? hepatitis b vaccine
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Accepted Answer

Yes: The Hepatitis B Vaccine is not a live vaccine but is made from dna particles only and cannot cause infection. It is well tolerated and safe. This vaccine is given even to newborn babies (in a smaller dose) 3 doses will normally give immunity for life. There is an accelerated dosing given to those traveling into high risk zones--this dosing requires a later fourth dose. Bad disease--get protected!

Question 4

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 5

do most hospitals and clinics require you to get a hepatitis b vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Hep B vaccine: Not if you do not work there. Only employees who work in hospitals and clinics are required to take the vaccine to prevent them from getting it from an infected patient.

Question 6

can i get hepatitis b vaccine pill?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

at what age should you get an hepatitis b vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Anytime: The original research on newborn hep b administration was done years ago in hawaii & it was one of the first states to see a decline in hep b disease across the population. It is commonly given now at birth, 1-2 m & 6m during infancy but can be given to older kids at any age. Those who missed the vaccine in childhood should look into it.

Question 8

is it recommended to get a hepatitis b vaccine? i'm in my 60s and in good health.

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B: Hepatitis b can lead to liver cancer and death.  If one gets infected with this virus as an adult there is more of a likelihood of a chronic active infection.

But if you have no risks: not sexually active, no working in healthcare where you may be exposed to blood, not around any shared needles in a drug use environment then your risks are relatively low.

Question 9

how long does the hepatitis b vaccine last & if you get the vaccine does that make you 100% immune from getting hep b?

Accepted Answer

Nothing is 100%: The vaccine for Hep B is about 90% effective. It is thought to last as long as 22 years. That being said, it covers all subtypes of Hep B and is worth getting for everyone. Remember, you don't have to have sex with or share needles with an infected person to get Hep B.

Question 10

is hepatitis b vaccine safe?
and does it have side effects?

Accepted Answer

COMPLETELY SAFE: FEW complications...swelling at local site of injection maybe mild fever

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