Hepatitis: Prevention

  • Haemophilus b and hepatitis B vaccine

    07/12/07, Healthwise

    The haemophilus B and hepatitis B vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 4 months and 12 to 15 month of age. Your child's individual booster sche

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  • Hepatitis A adult vaccine

    07/13/07, Healthwise

    Hepatitis A vaccine will not protect you against infection with hepatitis B, C, and E, or other viruses that affect the liver. It may also not protect you from hepatitis A if you are already infected with the virus, even if you do not yet show symp

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  • Hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine

    07/12/07, Healthwise

    Hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine will not protect you against infection with hepatitis C or E, or other viruses that affect the liver. It will also not protect you from hepatitis if you are already infected with the virus, even if you do not ye

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  • Hepatitis A vaccine

    05/06/04, Healthwise

    People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Those who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting hepatitis A vaccine.

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  • Hepatitis A vaccine

    11/16/06, Healthwise

    In response to the vaccine, which contains an inactive form of hepatitis A virus (HAV), the body makes antibodies against HAV. This response is known as active immunity.

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  • Combination vaccine for hepatitis A and B

    11/16/06, Healthwise

    Twinrix is a vaccine that provides active immunity against both the hepatitis A and hepatitis B viruses. It is given in a series of 3 injections on the same schedule as the hepatitis B vaccine: an initial dose followed by dos

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  • Hepatitis B - Prevention

    10/15/07, Healthwise

    You can protect yourself from hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection by avoiding contact with the body fluids of someone whose health and sexual history are not known to you. To prevent infection:

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  • Hepatitis C - Prevention

    08/27/07, Healthwise

    There is no vaccine to prevent hepatitis C, but you can reduce your risk of becoming infected if:

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  • Hepatitis A - Prevention

    11/16/06, Healthwise

    The hepatitis A vaccine is the most effective means of preventing hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection. The vaccine provides 94% to 100% protection if you receive both of the shots in the vaccination series.5

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  • Hepatitis C: How common is sexual transmission?

    11/17/07, MayoClinic.com

    Although hepatitis C is highly contagious, the risk of sexual transmission is very low.

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