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Is it possible for one to be infected with hepatitis b (assymptomatic) through hbv vaccination?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: The Hepatitis B Vaccine has no viruses in it. The needles are used only once, and then safely disposed of in a "sharps" container.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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