Is there a vaccine for hepatitis b?

Yes: 3 shots are needed.

Yes: The Hepatitis B Vaccine is given as a 3 shot series and can be started at any age. There is also a vaccine for hepatitis a, but none for hepatitis c.

Yes: The Hepatitis B Vaccine is a safe vaccine that was developed over 20 years ago. It is a series of 3 shots given over 6 months and the shots can be started in newborns. Once you have completed the series, you will have life-long immunity. This is now a vaccination that is required of school aged children.

Yes: Absolutely. There are several vaccines which work very well. Most children in the US should receive one of the vaccine series in their teen years. Each vaccine has 3 shots to be completed. The shots usually don't cause any serious side effects. Anyone who works in healthcare should be vaccinated, and other people at higher risk should also. This includes anyone with hepatitis C.

Yes: Family members of someone with hepatitis b should receive the series also. Travelers who expect to be in the countries in asia for prolonged stays should also consider the vaccine. This is because the prevalence of hepatitis b is high there, and it is very contagious through blood, or sexual contact.

Yes: There is a safe and effective vaccine that can be given at birth and beyond that is recommended. It can be started at any age. It has been around for years.It is prevention for an otherwise untreatable infection.

Yes: The vaccine for hepatitis b is a three shot series you should be able to get from your physician.

Yes: Hepatitis b is caused by a virus. Like many viruses, measles, mumps, rubella for instance, an effective vaccine is available. The vaccine for hepatitis b requires 3 injections, spread out over several months to result in immunity to hep b. If the initial series of injections are not effective, then booster shots are often given.

Yes: It is a 3 shot series typically given at 0, 1 and 6 months apart.

Yes: It is recommended that the first dose be given at birth.