Vaccination is the best way to protect against hepatitis B. Most people should get 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine. If you miss a dose or get behind schedule, get the next dose as soon as you can. There is no need to start over. Other vaccines may be given at the same time as hepatitis B vaccine.
| Age for Hepatitis B Vaccine | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dose # | Infant whose mother HAS hepatitis B virus | Infant whose mother does NOT have hepatitis B virus | Other recommended age groups |
| 1 | within 12 hours of birth | Birth - 2 months | Now |
| 2 | 1-2 months of age (at least 1 month after dose #1) | 1-4 months of age (at least 1 month after dose #1) | 1-2 months after dose #1 |
| 3 | 6 months of age (at least 2 months after dose #2) | 6-18 months of age (at least 2 months after dose #2) | 4-6 months after dose #1 |
- About Hepatitis B
- Getting vaccinated for Hepatitis B
- Who should get the Hepatitis B vaccine?
- Hepatitis B vaccine risks
- Hepatitis B Immune Globulin