The hepatitis B vaccine is a three-shot series generally given to babies within the first six months of life. The first one is given at anytime, the second shot is given a month after the first and the third shot is given six months after the first dose.
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Since Hepatitis B vaccine only protects against Hepatitis B, the only thing the vaccine controls is Hepatitis B infections.
Once you have had Hepatitis B there is no need for a Hepatitis B vaccine. The vaccine is only effective for those who have not had the disease, it is used to prevent a hepatitis B infection.
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Yes, the hepatitis B vaccine can be given to someone with hepatitis B. It is still recommended in order to prevent reinfection with other strains of the virus and to protect against potential complications of chronic hepatitis B.
There's a Hepatitis B vaccine that can prevent it.
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No. It's not a live vaccine.
Hepatitis C and hepatitis E have no vaccine to prevent the disease. Although there is no vaccine to prevent hepatitis D, you can only get this type if you're also infected with type B. Therefore, hepatitis B vaccine indirectly prevents hepatitis D.
There is a vaccine for it.
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The Hepatitis B immunization is given in a series of three injections over a six month period.