Hepatitis B Vaccine

Hepatitis B is given in two doses.  Public health nurses give both doses in all grade seven classes in Hamilton. 

• Check to see when the vaccine is given at your child’s school
• Read about hepatitis B
• Read about the hepatitis B vaccine
• Read about how to prepare your child for getting the vaccine
• Check adverse events reported for Hepatitis B vaccine. An adverse event is any health problem that occurs after immunization that may or may not be related to the vaccine.
• Check vaccine ingredients
• Read about vaccine safety