Be aware of the risks You can protect yourself from the Hepatitis B Virus by simply getting vaccinated. The vaccine produces the specific antibodies that prevent Hepatitis B virus infection. It contains no blood or living virus. It's been used in Canada for over 10 years and is very safe. But you must be vaccinated before the virus attacks.
Vaccines prevent diseases.
They do not cure them. Your arm may be sore. A very few people may feel tired, have a headache or fever, but you should feel fine in 1 or 2 days. People who have a fever or anything more serious than a minor cold Pregnant women, unless your doctor thinks you should get vaccinated now.