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Can You Get Hepatitis From A Kiss?
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Prevention of Hepatitis A
Vaccination. Hepatitis A is preventable by vaccination. Two vaccines (Havrix, Vaqta) are available, both very safe and effective. They are given in 2 shots, 6 months apart. A combination Hep A - Hep B vaccine (Twinrix) that contains both Havrix and Engerix-B (a hepatitis B vaccine) is also available for people age 18 years and older. It is given as 3 shots over a 6-month period.
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Hepatitis C
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Hepatitis C is a specific type of virus that may cause the clinical disease called hepatitis. It is referred to as the hepatitis C virus (HCV).... Read more »
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Hepatitis A is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the liver from the hepatitis A virus.See also:HepatitisHepatitis A vaccineHepatitis... Read more »
Hepatitis
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Hepatitis A: vaccine
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The hepatitis A vaccine protects you against a type of liver infection called hepatitis A. The vaccine will not protect you from other types of... Read more »
Hepatitis B
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