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Why is the hepatitis B vaccine so important?
Why should my baby get the hepatitis B shot? Protects your child from against hepatitis B, a potentially serious disease. Protects other people from the disease because children with hepatitis B usually don’t have symptoms, but they may pass the disease to others without anyone knowing they were infected.
What does the hepatitis vaccine protect you from?
How serious is chronic (long-term) hepatitis B? Chronic hepatitis B can develop into a serious disease resulting in long-term health problems, including liver damage, liver failure, liver cancer, and even death. There were 1,649 deaths related to hepatitis B virus reported to CDC in 2018, but this is an underestimate.
Who is the hepatitis B vaccine intended for?
The hepatitis B vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine that is recommended for all infants at birth and for children up to 18 years. The hepatitis B vaccine is also recommended for adults living with diabetes and those at high risk for infection due to their jobs, lifestyle, living situations, or country of birth.
How many lives did the hepatitis B vaccine save?
7 Million Deaths Averted through Hepatitis B Vaccination.
How effective is hep B vaccine?
A safe and effective vaccine that offers 98\% to 100\% protection against hepatitis B is available.
How long after Hep B vaccination are you protected?
Studies indicate that immunologic memory remains intact for at least 30 years among healthy people who initiated hepatitis B vaccination at >6 months of age (16). The vaccine confers long-term protection against clinical illness and chronic hepatitis B virus infection.
How effective is the hepatitis B vaccine?
A safe and effective vaccine that offers 98\% to 100\% protection against hepatitis B is available. Preventing hepatitis B infection averts the development of complications including chronic disease and liver cancer.
When did Hep B vaccine become mandatory?
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 did the hepatitis B vaccine become mandatory?