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Is it true that i need a hepatitis vaccination for traveling?

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Depends: Hepatitis a immunization is recommended for travel to areas of the world with problems related to clean, safe water and sewage contamination. Hbv may be recommended if you have not been immunized before.

Answered 9/29/2016

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