The ABCs of Viral Hepatitis

Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B
Vaccines

Hepatitis A vaccine began usage in 1995

–Two dose series at 0 and 6-18 months

Hepatitis B vaccine began usage in 1982

–Usually three dose series at 0, 1 and 6 months

No severe adverse reactions. Most common side effects include site of injection soreness, headache, malaise

Combination vaccine available called TWINRIX

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