1. Hepatitis B and Risk Factors
Hepatitis is a disorder that causes inflammation of the liver, jaundice (a yellowing color of the eyes or skin) and vomiting. This condition can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer or even death. The hepatitis B vaccine is one that is recommended for both children and adults who have risk factors making them more likely to get hepatitis B, such as multiple sexual partners within a 6-month period, being homosexual and having sexual relations with people who are infected with hepatitis B, having chronic liver disorders such as cirrhosis, using intravenous drugs, having blood transfusions or working in an occupation that exposes you to infected bodily fluids and infected blood, and even living with a person who in infected with hepatitis B.
2. Hepatitis Vaccine Series
The vaccine for hepatitis be is given in a series of injections. After you receive the initial vaccine injection, you will be instructed to return within 6 months to be given an additional booster injection. It is important that you receive these boosters so that you are protected again hepatitis B.
3. An Argument in Support for Administration of the Vaccine
It is much worse if you become infected with hepatitis B than the potential for side effect of receiving the vaccine. The vaccine exposes you to a very small part of the virus, causing an immunity to hepatitis B to occur. It is important to note that this vaccine can not be used if you already have hepatitis B.
4. Side Effects After Injection of the Vaccine
Even though the chances of side effects of getting this vaccine are very slim, there are some that can occur. There may be some pain and swelling in the area of injection, along with fever. You may also develop headaches, fatigue, weakness, flu-like symptoms and overall body discomfort.
5. Rare But Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are relatively rare. Some of these encompass an allergic reaction that can be life threatening. These may include difficulty breathing a tingling sensation of the feet or hands, stiffness, rash, chest pain or visual problems. If these occur, you must immediately call your doctor and seek medical attention. In the event that any of these occur, the concern is that your body will have a systemic reaction and may develop swelling of the airway to the point the airway is closed off, making it impossible to breath.
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