Question 1

what are the symptoms of a reaction to hepatitis b vaccine?

Accepted Answer

See below:: The majority of people who receive the Hepatitis B Vaccine (65%) do not experience any reactions to it. About 3% of those immunized will develop pain and tenderness where the shot was given; low-grade fever occurs in about 1% to 6% of vaccine recipients.
 Serious reactions are "extremely rare." in far less than 1 out of 10, 000 shots given, or about .001%, a serious allergic reactions may occur.

Question 2

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 3

hepatitis b vaccine/how is it given?

Accepted Answer

Shot: 3 shot series over a 6month period.

Question 4

how much is a hepatitis b vaccine now?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

can hepatitis b vaccine cause hepatitis b?

Accepted Answer

No: The shot contains no living material. It is created in the lab and has no potential for causing disease.

Question 7

how do i know if i need a hepatitis b vaccine?

Accepted Answer

VIS Statement : There is a vaccine information statement put out by the cdc that lists it's indications. As a pediatrician , i think everyone should get the vaccine. It is universally recommended for everyone under age 19 and for many categories of others including those with more than one sex partner, household contacts of people with hepatitis b, people with chronic renal or liver disease and other categories.

Question 8

hepatitis b vaccine is wearing off, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Get a booster: If you have concerns about waning immunity, you can receive a booster dose.If you had the primary series or part of it, this will help.

Question 9

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 10

what is in the hepatitis b vaccine? how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Proteins: It works by including one of the viral surface proteins.   This causes one's immune system to react and create protective antibodies for the hepatitis b virus. It takes several of the vaccines to get the adequate amount of antibody necessary to protect from disease. Great Question!

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