Special Considerations Ideally, vaccination should begin at least 6 months before travel to high risk areas to allow for completion of the full vaccine series. This schedule is recommended for postexposure prophylaxis or for more rapid immunity for international travel. Per American Academy of Pediatrics, a partial series offers protection during travel if three doses one month apart can be delivered before travel. International travelers may be tested for the antibody for hepatitis B if they were born or have lived in endemic areas.
Serious reactions are extremely rare.
Thimerisol sensitivity is not usually a contradiction. UCSB students are encouraged to come to the Nurse Advisor office for an order to begin vaccination against this very preventable disease.