The Hep B vaccine, the first of many such vaccines that are routinely administered to US children, is injected into the newborn shortly after birth. It is given over three doses: the minimum recommended dosing intervals are 4 weeks between the 1st and 2nd and 8 weeks between the 2nd and...
he US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all newborn infants receive the Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine, typically administered on the very first day of their lives. It does so despite the fact that the vast majority of children born in the US are not at signific...
Both hepatitis B and C infections can cause liver damage. Hepatitis B is more prevalent and can be passed through blood or sexual contact, so it's easier to become infected with hepatitis B. However, hepatitis C is more likely to develop into a chronic condition, which puts you at risk ...
How Can You Prevent Hepatitis C Infection? There’s currently no vaccine to prevent hepatitis C. Here are the best ways to avoid getting hep C: Don't share needles, syringes, or other equipment when injecting drugs. Protect yourself by wearing gloves if you must touch another person's blood...