Hepatitis B Vaccination

Pronounced (hep-ah-TY-tiss)

Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The virus, which is called hepatitis B virus (HBV), can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death.

Hepatitis B vaccine is available for all age groups to prevent HBV infection.

• What Everyone Should Know
  Basic information for people interested in the vaccine
• Information for Healthcare Professionals
  Vaccine recommendations and contraindications; composition, dosage, and administration; handling and storage