The hepatitis A vaccine protects you against a type of liver infection called
Vaccine - hepatitis A; Immunization - hepatitis A; Havrix; VAQTA
The hepatitis A vaccine is called Havrix or VAQTA. It is a killed, or inactivated vaccine. This means it is made from smaller pieces of the whole hepatitis A virus. After you get the vaccine, your body learns to attack...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hepatitis A is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the liver from the hepatitis A virus.See also:HepatitisHepatitis A vaccineHepatitis... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hepatitis may start and get better quickly (acute hepatitis), or cause long-term disease (chronic hepatitis). In some instances, it may lead to liver... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hepatitis C is a viral disease that leads to swelling (inflammation) of the liver.Alternative NamesNon-A hepatitis; Non-B hepatitisCauses, incidence,... Read more »