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Hepatitis B Vaccine Side Effects

Health Encyclopedia: Vaccine Hepatitis B

Vaccine - Hepatitis B

Definition

The Hepatitis B - vaccine protects against hepatitis B, a serious disease that damages the liver.

Alternative Names

Vaccine - hepatitis B; Immunization - hepatitis B

Information

VACCINE INFORMATION

The hepatitis B vaccine is one of the recommended childhood immunizations. Hepatitis spreads through contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person. Hepatitis B can be passed from mother to baby during birth.

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