Vaccines are also available for long-term prevention for people over the age of two. The vaccine is delivered in two doses. It must be given within two weeks of exposure. In addition, people with chronic liver disease and clotting factor disorders should also receive the vaccine. Please note that hepatitis immunizations are not covered under the student services fee.
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Hepatitis B is one of the fastest-spreading sexually transmitted infections and can also be spread by sharing needles. About one-quarter of these chronic carriers eventually die from liver diseases and liver cancer. You may have nausea, vomiting, fever, or stomach ache Symptoms, if they occur, will appear from one to six months after exposure to the virus. About one-half of those who are infected will never develop symptoms. However, they can become ill and can continue to infect others.