Vaccination (Hepatitis A and B vaccines)

Vaccination against hepatitis A and B involves injecting small, safe amounts of weakened or inactivated parts of the viruses to stimulate your immune system to recognize and fight them. The hepatitis A vaccine helps prevent liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus, usually transmitted through contaminated food or water. The hepatitis B vaccine prevents infection from the hepatitis B virus, which spreads through blood and bodily fluids, and can cause serious liver disease. These vaccines are effective in protecting you from these infections and are key components of public health strategies to reduce disease burden worldwide.