Hep B

[LiLcBaBy154]

What is exactly in a hep b vaccine? Is it just the same vaccine given at 3 different times? Or is it 3 different vaccines? I went to the DR today to get my 2nd series shot of hep b and i was just curious to know.Thanks in advance!

[Fiona59]

Same vaccine over a set period of time. Same dose each time as well

[KuteNurse, LPN]

Hep B vaccine is a series of three shots. All three doses are the same. To develop full immunity to Hep B, it takes all three shots. The first is given, then one month after the first, the second can be given. The third should be given about 4-6 months after the second dose. Kinda a pain, but well worth it in the end. Hep A is a 2 dose series...First one given, 6 months later, second dose is given. I really hope they are working on a Hep C vaccine. I have not heard anything on it though. I believe Merck makes the Hep B and Hep A series. Did you know that Hep A is as easy to get in certain places like Mexico as drinking a glass of water or eating lunch? The Hep A virus lives right in water and food! How scary is that! Always make sure to go to a travel center to get the correct vaccinations before traveling.

KN