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Hepatitis B vaccine

The hepatitis B vaccine protects against hepatitis B, a serious viral disease that damages the liver. This vaccine is one of the recommended childhood immunizations, but many adults also need to be vaccinated.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 42 years experience

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Hepatitis
Condition
Hepatitis B
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Side Effects

Common

Irritability
Fatigue
Fever
Headache
Dizziness
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Spinning sensation
Alopecia
Swollen glands
Low blood pressure
Heart palpitations
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Can I get hepatitis b vaccine pill?
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