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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 childhood immunizations, but many adults also need to be vaccinated.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

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Is it recommended to get a Hepatitis B vaccine? I'm in my 60s and in good health.

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If you received hepatitis b vaccine does that mean you are immune forever?

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If you received hepatitis b vaccine does that mean you already immune to c ?

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If you received hepatitis b vaccine once does that mean you already immune ?

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What is the probability Hepatitis b vaccine failure will lead to chronic hepatitis?

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What will happen if you get hepatitis b vaccine after having a blood transfusing from back sugery years ago?

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What do the experts think, should my family physician give me a hepatitis b vaccine or do I need to go somewhere else?

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Please tell me, could a patient of high SGPT take hepatitis B vaccine?

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