Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection, but thankfully, it's preventable with a vaccine. Understanding the hep B vaccine schedule for adults is crucial for protecting your health.
The standard schedule involves a series of 3 shots given over 6 months. Your doctor will administer the first dose, followed by a second dose 1-2 months later. The final, and most crucial, third dose is given 6 months after the initial shot.
There's also a 2-dose schedule available for adults (18 years and older) using the Heplisav-B vaccine. The doses are administered 1 month apart.
Who should get vaccinated? The CDC recommends hep B vaccination for all adults aged 19-59 years and for adults 60 years and older with risk factors such as having multiple sexual partners, having a job with exposure to blood or body fluids, or traveling to areas where hepatitis B is common.
Protect yourself and your community. Talk to your doctor about the hep B vaccine schedule and see if it's right for you!
