The Different Types of Hepatitis A and B Immunizations

4. Who Should Get Vaccinated?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all babies should be vaccinated with their first dose before they leave the hospital. Other individuals who should get vaccinated are children and teenagers under the age of nineteen who have not been vaccinated, anyone being treated or evaluated for a sexually transmitted disease, people with end-stage kidney disease or chronic liver disease, people whose jobs put them at risk of coming in contact with infected bodily fluids, and anyone who travels to a region with high amounts of hepatitis.

3. Who Should Not Get The Vaccine?

The hepatitis vaccines are recommended for most children and adults. However, some adults should not get vaccinated. These include pregnant women, anyone who has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any vaccine, and anyone who is ill unless it is a mild illness. People who have experienced a severe, life-threatening allergy or an allergic response to prior hepatitis vaccines should not continue with the remaining shots. People with compromised immune system should talk to their doctor before getting vaccinated.