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Hepatitis B Vaccines

The hepatitis B vaccine is given for free as part of routine immunizations to infants and to children who are in grade 6 and who have not been given the vaccine before.

It is usually given at the same time as other vaccines.

For more information about each vaccine, who should get it, the benefits and possible reactions, click on any one of the links below to go to the specific HealthLink BC file.  

DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b), INFANRIX hexa™

  • For children under 7 years of age starting their immunizations in February 2009 or later
  • Three doses
  • Usually given at 2, 4 and 6 months of age

 

Hepatitis B Vaccine, RECOMBIVAX HB® or ENGERIX®-B  


 

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Last Updated: November 5, 2009
 

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