Hepatitis B Vaccines

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Hepatitis B Vaccines
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Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver and
approximately 1/3 of a billion people world wide
have a chronic infection. Chronic Hepatitis B
infections can lead to liver cirrhosis, cancer
and death. Hepatitis B infection is spread to
humans by mixing bodily fluids or blood by
accidents, blood transfusions, sexual
intercourse, tattooing, acupuncture and reusing
needles or medical equipment.
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Hepatitis B infections are more common in certain
parts of the world  with up to 10 of people in
SE Asia being affected.   Hepatitis B  viral
disease is incurable and can lead to acute
infection and death or liver cirrhosis, liver
cancer and death over time.
Other symptoms include jaundice ( yellow eyes),
weight loss, loss of appetite, tiredness, fever,
dark urine and light coloured stools. 
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Hepatitis B infections are more common in certain
parts of the world  with up to 10 of people in
SE Asia being affected.
Hepatitis B Vaccination (Non-live)
Primary Hepatitis B vaccination is a course of
three vaccinations given via the accelerated
method over  a minimum of 21 days with a booster
dose given 1 year later.  
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It is a very safe vaccination and can be given
from birth although the childhood scheduled needs
to be given over 6 months for those under 18
years old.   As an occupational physician Dr Nomy
can arrange blood immunity checks to ensure an
occupational health worker is protected from
Hepatitis B. The tests should be done at least
four weeks after the 3rd dose is completed. ? We
offer a discounted rate for Occupational Health
works taking up the vaccination and immunity
check together. ? Call 03334043232 or book in
online
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Contact Us
Address
Abbotts House,  198 Lower High Street, Watford,
WD17 2FF ? Eastgate House, 19-23 Humberstone
Road, Leicester, LE5 3GJ Phone [phone]
/ 07440082790 Email info_at_privatemedical.clinic
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