hepatitis vaccine

Liver infection prevention

A hepatitis vaccine is an immunization that protects against hepatitis, a viral infection of the liver.

Different vaccines target different strains: hepatitis A vaccine protects against the strain spread through contaminated food and water, while hepatitis B vaccine guards against the bloodborne form.

The hepatitis vaccine is recommended for healthcare workers and travelers to certain regions.

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