Hepatitis B is recommended for many adults, especially those who are involved with handling blood or blood products in any way. Hepatitis B is not given, by the Howard County Health Department, to adults at this time. Please consult your health care professional to determine your level of risk and need for this vaccine. Those who receive this vaccine will need a series of 3 doses. After the initial dose, a 2nd dose is needed 1 month later, and the 3rd dose is usually given 4-5 months after the 2nd dose.
Many adults don t know they are supposed to get immunized against disease.
They think shots are for kids. There are millions of adults in this coutnry who need influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus, and other shots. Getting immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting job. Don t leave your clinic without making sure that you ve had all the shots you need.