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 Is There a Vaccine for Hepatitis B? View Question: www.snappyfingers.com

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Yes, there is a vaccine for hepatitis B. This vaccine only protects people not infected with HBV. People who live with or have sexual contact with a person infected with the hepatitis B virus should be vaccinated. In addition, the vaccine should be given to high-risk individuals, such as: Babies born to mothers who carry the hepatitis B virus People having kidney dialysis Male homosexuals Drug use...
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