Vaccine for Hepatitis B (jan 1, 1981 – jan 1, 1981)

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This vaccine was discovered by Baruch Blumbery who was a American physician/ geneticist. The vaccine is made from parts of the virus, but it cannot infect you. Today the vaccine is usually given as 2,3, or 4 shots over 1-6 months. Infints should get their first dose of the vaccine at birth and will usually complete the series at 6 months. Also anyone younger than 19 should get vaccinated.

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