Do You Know Your Hepatitis Facts from Fiction?

Hepatitis B is preventable! So if you do not have hepatitis B, get vaccinated. The hepatitis B vaccine– the world’s first anti-cancer vaccine- offers lifelong protection.

 Many Parents Request Delays in Vaccine Schedule -Why the HBV Vaccine is Important for Infants and Young Children

The U.S. is fortunate to have a vaccine available to all children born in this country. Parents worldwide would give anything to have their infant vaccinated to prevent a lifetime with HBV. Some countries have HBV vaccine shortages. Many cannot afford the vaccine, and many are unaware of the vaccine until they learn they are infected. In the U.S. we have an opportunity to prevent a life-long infection with HBV with a simple vaccine. Please don’t choose to delay or omit the hepatitis B vaccine from your child’s vaccine schedule.

Options for HBV Vaccine Non-Responders

Are you a hepatitis B vaccine non-responder? Approximately 5-15% of people who receive the vaccine are considered non-responders. This is especially important for health care workers, families living in households with people that have HBV, and others who may be at increased risk of exposure to HBV.

The 3-Shot HBV Vaccine – Do I Need to Restart the Series if I Am Off the Recommended Schedule?

If your immunity is greater than 10 IU/l, then you have adequate immunity which is thought to confer lifetime immunity, but studies so far show 20 years. This is because these studies are on-going!