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Hepatitis B |
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Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by a virus. |
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You can get infected with hepatitis B if you have contact with an infected person's blood or other body fluids. This can happen during sex, or just by sharing personal items like a toothbrush or razor. Babies can get infected from their mother during birth. |
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If you get infected, you can be sick for weeks or months, be hospitalized, and even die. Some people don't feel sick but can still spread the virus to others. For some people, the virus remains in their body for years. During this time, the virus can attack the liver and cause serious problems like liver failure or cancer. |
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You are
more likely to become infected with the
virus if you are exposed to blood on
your job, have sex with an infected
person, travel to certain countries,
have diabetes, or use illegal drugs.
However, many people are not sure how
they got infected. |
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Vaccination is the best way to prevent hepatitis B. |
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| Hepatitis B Vaccine Schedule |
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All children and teens in the U.S. should get 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine. Infants should receive the first dose within 24 hours of birth. Many adults are at risk of hepatitis B and should be vaccinated. Adults should receive 2 or 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine depending on the brand of vaccine. |
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| Trusted Websites |
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| Hepatitis B |
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| Find fact sheets for parents and children, resources, multimedia, and more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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| Hepatitis B |
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Find easy-to-understand vaccine information for yourself or your loved ones |
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| PKIDs - Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases |
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| PKIDs supports those whose children have been affected by viral hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and other chronic, infectious diseases and by educating the public about effective disease prevention practices |
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Video Library |
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| Family Promise: Get Tested for Hepatitis B: This digital story shows a father-daughter bonding moment as a father teaches his daughter how to play golf. His family is important to him and he promises his wife and daughter that he will get a blood test for Hepatitis B. Nearly 2 in 3 Asian Americans don't know they are infected, but getting tested for Hepatitis B can help people care for themselves and protect their families. This video is part of CDC's multi-lingual Know Hepatitis B campaign, conducted in partnership with Hep B United. |
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| >> view all hepatitis B videos |
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| Personal Testimonies |
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| Stories of suffering and loss from hepatitis B |
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| This page was updated
on December 10, 2021. |
| This page was reviewed
on June 28, 2021. |
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Immunize.org • 2136 Ford Parkway • Suite 5011 • Saint Paul, Minnesota • 55116 |
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tel 651-647-9009 • fax 651-647-9131 |
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Immunize.org (IAC), a non-profit organization, works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance delivery of safe and effective immunization services. IAC also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, healthcare organizations, and government health agencies. |
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