Who should get a Hepatitis B vaccination?

• All children should get their first dose of hepatitis B vaccine at birth and should have completed the vaccine series by 6-18 months.
• Children and adolescents through 18 years of age who did not get the vaccine when they were younger should also be vaccinated.
• All unvaccinated adults at risk for HBV infection should be vaccinated. This includes:
  • People who inject street drugs
  • Men who have sex with men
  • Sex partners of people infected with HBV
  • People with more than one sex partner
  • People with chronic liver or kidney disease
  • People with jobs that expose them to blood or body fluids
  • Household contacts of people infected with HBV
  • Residents and staff in institutions for the developmentally disabled
  • Kidney dialysis patients
  • People who travel to countries where hepatitis B is common
  • People with HIV infection
• Anyone else who wants to be protected from HBV infection may be vaccinated

How many doses do I need?

• Hepatitis B is given in 3 doses over a 6-month period.

How can I learn more?

• Call (800) 862-3132 and ask for the Wellness Department for additional information or to schedule an appointment.