What are hepatitis shots for?

Why should my child get the hepatitis A shot? Protects your child from hepatitis A, a potentially serious disease. Protects other people from the disease because children under 6 years old with hepatitis A usually don’t have symptoms, but they often pass the disease to others without anyone knowing they were infected.

How long does hep shot last?

How long does the Hepatitis A vaccine last? The vaccine lasts up to 12 months against Hepatitis A. You can also get a booster injection for Hepatitis A after 6–12 months, which will then give up to 20 years of protection.

Who needs a Hep B vaccine?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends hepatitis B vaccine for all persons 0–18 years of age. CDC also recommends hepatitis B vaccination for all adults who are in risk groups for hepatitis B virus infection, as well as for any adults who want to be protected from hepatitis B.

How often do you need a Hep B injection?

how often should you get hepatitis b vaccine? Answer: Hepatitis B vaccine is given as a two or three dose series, depending on the age that you receive the vaccine. In general, you only need the complete Hepatitis B vaccine series once in a lifetime.

Is Hep A vaccine for life?

Yes. It is not known for how long protection from one hepatitis A vaccine dose lasts, but it has been shown to last for at least 10 years (29).

Who should not get the hepatitis A vaccine?

People who have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to the hepatitis A vaccine or who are known to be allergic to any part of the hepatitis A vaccine should not receive the vaccine. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies. Also, the vaccine is not licensed for use in infants under age 1 year.

Do you need a hep a booster?

For long-term immunity, the HepA vaccination series should be completed with a second dose at least 6 months after the first dose. However, the second dose is not necessary for PEP. A second dose should not be administered sooner than 6 calendar months after the first dose, regardless of HAV exposure risk.