Sexually active heterosexual men and women. Inmates of long-term correctional facilities. All unvaccinated adolescents. Persons who've had hepatitis B or who are chronically infected do not need immunization. The virus is present in the blood and body fluids of infected persons, and can be spread through sexual contact, sharing of razors or needles, and through general household contact.
Babies can get the virus from infected mothers during birth.
Patients on hemodialysis or those with suppressed immune systems require a double dose, or a special preparation. Shop O2 . All Rights Reserved.