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Who should not take hepatitis vaccine?
Do not get the hepatitis vaccine if you: Have ever had a severe allergic reaction to a hepatitis A vaccine or to any vaccine component; hepatitis A vaccines contain alum and some contain 2-phenoxyethanol. Are ill, unless it is a mild illness.
Is hepatitis A vaccine necessary for adults?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends hepatitis A vaccination for all children in the United States when they are one year of age, all children and teens through age 18 who were not pre- viously vaccinated, certain children age 6 through 11 months who are traveling outside the U.S., all adults …
When did Hep B become required for school?
Hepatitis B Vaccine Mandates for Child Care and K-12
| State | Hep B childhood vaccination mandate? | Hep B elementary school mandate (year took effect) |
|---|---|---|
| California | yes | 1997 |
| Colorado | yes | 1997 |
| Connecticut | yes | 1996 |
| Delaware | yes | 1999 |
When do you get hepatitis B vaccine?
Kids usually get the hepatitis B vaccine (HepB) as a series of 3 shots: shortly after birth. at 1–2 months of age. at 6–18 months of age.
Why do I need a Hep B shot?
Why get vaccinated? Hepatitis B vaccine can prevent hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can cause mild illness lasting a few weeks, or it can lead to a serious, lifelong illness.
Who is at risk for hepatitis A?
All children at age 1, or older children who didn’t receive the childhood vaccine. Anyone age 1 year or older who is experiencing homelessness. Infants ages 6 to 11 months traveling internationally. Family and caregivers of adoptees from countries where hepatitis A is common.
Do you need a hepatitis B vaccine for college?
States that colleges and universities governed by the Trustees of the California State University and the Regents of the University of California shall require first-time enrollees at those institutions who are 18 years of age or younger to provide proof of full immunization against the hepatitis B virus prior to …