Your child is likely protected against hepatitis B. Are you?
Hepatitis B vaccination is standard of care for infants, and now the CDC recommends it for all eligible adults aged 19-59 years*—here's why vaccination is important.
Treatments are available, but no cure exists for hepatitis B—the best way to prevent hepatitis B is by being vaccinated
For most people, hepatitis B clears on its own. For those who don’t clear the virus, the resulting health complications can lead to liver cirrhosis, cancer, or even death. There is no way of knowing who will clear the virus and who will not.
Hepatitis B is highly infectious and can survive outside the body for at least 7 days
~80% of people with hepatitis B are unaware of their infection, increasing the risk of unknowingly spreading it to others
Learn more about hepatitis B on the CDC website.
Vaccination is part of your overall health
“Like eating healthy foods, exercising, and getting regular check-ups, vaccines play a vital role in keeping you healthy. Vaccines are one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available.”
National Foundation for
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Don’t wait to get protected
Learn about the only adult hepatitis B vaccine that offers protection with just 2 doses in 1 month—done!
Learn about HEPLISAV-B
The CDC also recommends hepatitis B vaccination for adults aged ≥60 years with risk factors. Adults aged ≥60 years without risk factors may receive hepatitis B vaccination. This recommendation applies to previously unvaccinated adults.CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
INDICATION & Important Safety Information
INDICATION
HEPLISAV-B is indicated for the prevention of infection caused by the hepatitis B virus in adults 18 years of age and older.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
If you have a history of severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of any hepatitis B vaccine, or to any ingredient of HEPLISAV-B, including yeast, do not take HEPLISAV-B.
HEPLISAV-B must be given by a medical professional, who will monitor you afterwards to check for allergic reaction.
If you are immunocompromised, or receiving immunosuppressant therapy, you may have less of an immune response to HEPLISAV-B.
Some people have hepatitis B infection without being aware of it or showing any symptoms. If you already have hepatitis B present in your body, HEPLISAV-B may not prevent hepatitis B infection.
The most common side effects reported by patients within 7 days of vaccination with HEPLISAV-B were pain at the site of injection (23%-39%), tiredness (11%-17%), and headache (8%-17%).
Please see Full Prescribing Information.
INDICATION & Important Safety Information
INDICATION
HEPLISAV-B is indicated for the prevention of infection caused by the hepatitis B virus in adults 18 years of age and older.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
If you have a history of severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of any hepatitis B vaccine, or to any ingredient of HEPLISAV-B, including yeast, do not take HEPLISAV-B.
HEPLISAV-B must be given by a medical professional, who will monitor you afterwards to check for allergic reaction.
If you are immunocompromised, or receiving immunosuppressant therapy, you may have less of an immune response to HEPLISAV-B.
Some people have hepatitis B infection without being aware of it or showing any symptoms. If you already have hepatitis B present in your body, HEPLISAV-B may not prevent hepatitis B infection.
The most common side effects reported by patients within 7 days of vaccination with HEPLISAV-B were pain at the site of injection (23%-39%), tiredness (11%-17%), and headache (8%-17%).
Please see Full Prescribing Information.