The aim of this study was to evaluate, in adults, the immunogenicity of six hepatitis B vaccines with different doses or different manufacturers in the Chinese market and to provide evidence to support adult hepatitis B vaccination. Participants were randomly divided into six groups (I–VI). ...
There are different options for hepatitis B vaccinations, but only one protects adults (18 and over) with just two doses in one month—HEPLISAV-B [Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant), Adjuvanted]. All other hepatitis B vaccines require three doses over six months. With HEPLISAV-B, you can ge...
Travelers to regions with increased rates of hepatitis B People with chronic liver disease, kidney disease, HIV infection, infection with hepatitis C, or diabetes Anyone who wants to be protected from hepatitis B Hepatitis B vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines....
adults younger than 60 should be vaccinated against hepatitis B, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended Wednesday. Until now, the shots were recommended only for certain groups of adults, including prisoners, health care workers, international travelers, people with diabetes and...
Hepatitis B vaccine (Engerix-B, Recombivax HB) is given to children, adolescents, and adults to prevent the hepatitis B virus. Side effects of Energix-B and Recombivax HB include, dizziness, fever, diarrhea, fatigue, and headache.
Thimerosal preservative-containing hepatitis B vaccines can continue to be used for vaccinating children aged ≥6 months, adolescents, and adults as is recommended.1-6 Reported by National Center for Infectious Diseases; National Immunization Program; Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; Nat...
Monovalent or combined hepatitis B vaccines are very well tolerated. AE are usually mild and confined to the first 2–3 days after vaccination. The most common local reactions areinjection sitepain, erythema and induration. Less common are general symptoms, which includeheadache(headache is very co...
HBV breakthrough infection is also reported among adults. Acute hepatitis B virus infection with delayed appearance of anti-HBc was reported among an immunocompromised woman who received HepB [15]. In an US study, 2.9% and 0.42% of homosexual men were reported to seroconversion of anti-HBs ...
By providing government financial subsidies, Beijing, Shanghai, and other metropolis have provided free hepatitis B vaccines to adults, while other less developed regions have implemented a co-pay or pay-out-of-pocket policy [50]. According to the Technical Guide for Adult Hepatitis B Immunization...
of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The vaccines are used for primary immunization, meaning the process of making a person immune to a disease. Two of the vaccines (Engerix-B, Recombivax HB) can be used from birth, while the other two (Heplisav-B and PreHevbrio) are used in adults only...