Can you get 2 Hep B shots?

Can you get 2 Hep B shots?

Hepatitis B vaccine is usually given as 2, 3, or 4 shots. Infants should get their first dose of hepatitis B vaccine at birth and will usually complete the series at 6 months of age (sometimes it will take longer than 6 months to complete the series).

Do you need 2 Hep B vaccines?

Three doses are generally required to complete the hepatitis B vaccine series, although there is an accelerated two-dose series for adolescents age 11 through 15 years.

Is it bad to get two hepatitis shots?

Is it harmful to have an extra dose of hepatitis A vaccine or to repeat the entire hepatitis A vaccine series? No, getting extra doses of hepatitis A vaccine is not harmful.

Why do you need multiple Hep B shots?

If you do not have a current hepatitis B infection, or have not recovered from a past infection, then hepatitis B vaccination is an important way to protect yourself. The recommended schedule for the hepatitis B vaccine is to receive the first shot, followed in one month by the second shot.

What happens if I get the Hep B shot twice?

Is it harmful to have an extra dose of hepatitis B vaccine or to repeat the entire hepatitis B vaccine series? No, getting extra doses of hepatitis B vaccine is not harmful.

What happens if you have too many Hep B shots?

In general, it is not harmful to give extra doses of the routine childhood vaccines. An extra dose stimulates the immune system to be even more protective. For example, babies who are born at high risk of hepatitis B infection receive four doses of the vaccine to ensure they are protected against this disease in BC.

Can I have a baby if my husband has hepatitis B?

Mother to child Pregnant woman with hepatitis B can pass the virus on to their unborn baby, which is why women are routinely tested for hepatitis B as part of prenatal care. In almost all cases, an infection can be prevented if the infant receives the recommended vaccinations in time.