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GlossaryHepatitis B Vaccine

immunization that protects against the Hepatitis B virus

The Hepatitis B Vaccine, also known as the Hep B Vaccine or HBV Vaccine, is an immunization that protects against the Hepatitis B virus, which can cause serious liver infections, liver cancer, and cirrhosis. It is typically administered in a series of three to four shots over a six-month period and is recommended for all infants, unvaccinated children, and adults at risk of infection.

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