What is Hep A and B vaccine called?

There is also a combination vaccine called hepatitis-b-hepatitis-a-vaccine injection (Twinrix) that protects against both hepatitis A and hepatitis B. The dosing schedule for Twinrix is different from the other hepatitis A vaccines and requires three doses over six months.

Is hepatitis A and B the same vaccine?

Both hepatitis A and hepatitis B can be prevented with safe, effective vaccines. It is important to get vaccinated to protect your health and prevent spreading the disease to others. The hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines can be given separately or as a combination vaccine.

How long is hep A and B vaccine good for?

Yes. It is not known for how long protection from one hepatitis A vaccine dose lasts, but it has been shown to last for at least 10 years (29).

How often should you get hepatitis A and B shots?

You should get two doses, given as shots, 6 months apart for complete protection. The virus in the vaccine is killed (inactive). Children should get the first dose between 12 and 23 months of age.

What is the name of the vaccine?

Approved or Authorized Vaccines Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (COVID-19 mRNA vaccines) are preferred. You may get Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in some situations.

Is Hep A and B vaccine free?

Twinrix® vaccine, combined hepatitis B and hepatitis A is now available at low cost to persons who qualify. The vaccine is free, but there may be an administration fee charged to give the vaccine.

Can you get Hep B after vaccination?

Can I get hepatitis B from being vaccinated? No. The hepatitis B vaccine does not contain any live virus and can’t cause hepatitis B.

Can a person with hepatitis B get vaccinated?

In the United States, Federally Qualified Health Centers provide the hepatitis B vaccine at low- or no cost to individuals without insurance or with limited plans. You can search for a health center near you here.

Do you need all 3 HepB shots?

Three doses are generally required to complete the hepatitis B vaccine series, although there is an accelerated two-dose series for adolescents age 11 through 15 years.