what type of vaccine is hepatitis b
The vaccine contains one of the viral envelope proteins, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).BV infection cannot occur from receiving hepatitis B vaccine. The common brands available are Recombivax HB (Merck), Engerix-B (GSK), Elovac B (Human Biologicals Institute, a division of Indian Immunologicals Limited), Genevac B (Serum Institute), Shanvac B, etc. These vaccines are given by the intramuscular route.