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What Are The Side Of The Vaccine For Hepatitis?
The hepatitis A vaccine protects you against a type of liver infection called
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Vaccine - hepatitis A; Immunization - hepatitis A; Havrix; VAQTA
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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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Immunizations: general overview
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Immunization (vaccination) is a way to trigger your immune system and prevent serious, life-threatening diseases. See also: Babies and shots ... Read more »
Vaccine: Hepatitis B
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The hepatitis B vaccine protects against hepatitis B, a serious viral disease that damages the liver. This vaccine is one of the recommended... Read more »
Experts: Diabetics Should Get Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Hepatitis A
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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 B
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PreventionAll children should receive their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, and complete the series of three shots by age 6 months.... Read more »
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