Hepatitis B vaccine

Given by a health worker as an injection into the muscle. Newborns: first dose within 24 hours of birth, then further doses with other childhood vaccines. Adults not yet protected: 3 doses (at 0, 1 and 6 months).

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

• Severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or to yeast
• High fever on the day (wait until better)
• It can be given in pregnancy to women at risk

No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.