hepatitis b vaccination

Vaccination Against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B

How can hepatitis be vaccinated? There are different forms of viral hepatitis: hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. Currently, only vaccination against hepatitis A and B is available. There are single vaccinations (hepatitis A vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine) and a combined hepatitis A and B vaccine (hepatitis A-B combination vaccine). In Germany, hepatitis vaccination … Vaccination Against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B

Hepatitis b Vaccine

Products Hepatitis B vaccine is licensed as an injectable in many countries (e.g., Engerix-B, combination products). Structure and properties The vaccine contains a the highly purified surface antigen HBsAg of hepatitis B virus. HBsAg is produced by biotechnological methods. It is a membrane protein localized on the viral envelope of hepatitis B virus. Effects Hepatitis … Hepatitis b Vaccine