Hepatitis: Prevention

  • Haemophilus b and hepatitis B vaccine

    02/05/08, 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. Booster shots may be given at 4 months and 12 to 15 month of age. Your child's individual booster schedule may be

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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 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 yet s

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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 sympto

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