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  1. Mar 30, 2022 · Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The virus, which is called hepatitis B virus (HBV), can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death. Hepatitis B vaccine is available for all age groups.

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  2. Apr 27, 2023 · Uses. Hepatitis B vaccines prevent all subtypes of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The vaccines are used for primary immunization, meaning the process of making a person immune to a disease. Two of the vaccines (Engerix-B, Recombivax HB) can be used from birth, while the other two (Heplisav-B and PreHevbrio) are used in adults only.

  3. The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all infants at birth, for children up to age 18, and adults at high risk. The hepatitis B vaccine is also known as the first “anti-cancer” vaccine because it prevents hepatitis B, the leading cause of liver cancer worldwide.

  4. Jan 22, 2024 · Joel Streed. January 22, 2024. Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by specific viruses. The hepatitis viruses are referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. All types affect the liver, but they differ in illness severity and prevention options. In the U.S., the most common forms are hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

  5. Hepatitis B vaccine is a vaccine that prevents hepatitis B. [13] The first dose is recommended within 24 hours of birth with either two or three more doses given after that. [13] . This includes those with poor immune function such as from HIV/AIDS and those born premature. [13] . It is also recommended that health-care workers be vaccinated. [14]

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