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Hepatitis B
How Hepatitis B works
Hepatitis B is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Side Effects
Neuropathy, Pain, Paralysis, Abdominal pain, Anaphylactic reaction, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Convulsion, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Decreased blood pressure, Itching, Feeling of discomfort, Meningitis, Muscle pain, Nausea, Rash, Skin redness, Vomiting, Weakness
Usage
Hepatitis B is used to prevent Hepatitis B virus infection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is hepatitis B infection curable?No. In most cases, the symptoms of hepatitis B infection is resolved within 4-8 weeks but person remain infected for lifetime. In some cases, however, symptoms may persist for a longer time (chronic infection)
Q. Is hepatitis B infection fatal or life-threatening?Yes. Hepatitis B infection symptoms, if present for a longer time, may cause chronic infection, liver cirrhosis or liver cancer
Q. Is hepatitis B infection contagious?Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious
Q. Does hepatitis B vaccine cause fever?Mild fever may occur after hepatitis B vaccine administration. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.
