Heppacine B

Everyone should get vaccinated with Heppacine B 20mcg Injection. All infants, beginning at birth, all children aged up to 19 years who have not been vaccinated previously and persons with chronic liver disease, other than hepatitis B (e.g. cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, etc.) or those with HIV infection must also get this vaccination. Additionally, suspected sexual partners of hepatitis B-positive persons or victims of sexual assault (rape) or abuse are also advised to get vaccinated with Heppacine B 20mcg Injection to be protected against Hepatitis B infection.

No. In most cases, the symptoms of hepatitis B infection is resolved within 4-8 weeks but person remain infected for lifetime. In some cases, however, symptoms may persist for a longer time (chronic infection)

Yes. Hepatitis B infection symptoms, if present for a longer time, may cause chronic infection, liver cirrhosis or liver cancer and can also be life threatening.

Yes. Hepatitis B virus infection is contagious.

Yes. Hepatitis spreads through contact with the body fluids including saliva, blood, semen etc. of the infected person.

Mild fever may occur after hepatitis B vaccine administration. Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away.