Hepatitis B Vaccine (Intramuscular Route)

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Proper Use

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this vaccine. This vaccine is given as a shot into one of your muscles. If you have bleeding problems such as hemophilia, the vaccine may be given as a shot under your skin.

This vaccine is usually given as 3 doses. After the first dose, two more doses are given 1 month and 6 months after the first dose, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Precautions Before Using
DR601927 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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