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Hepatitis B Vaccines

Hepatitis Bu00a0is a viral infection of the liver and approximately 1/3 of a billion people world wide have a chronic infection.<br>See more: https://www.privatemedical.clinic/hepb-vaccination

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Hepatitis B Vaccines

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  1. Hepatitis B Vaccines www.privatemedical.clinic

  2. Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver and approximately 1/3 of a billion people world wide have a chronic infection. Chronic Hepatitis B infections can lead to liver cirrhosis, cancer and death. Hepatitis B infection is spread to humans by mixing bodily fluids or blood by accidents, blood transfusions, sexual intercourse, tattooing, acupuncture and reusing needles or medical equipment. www.privatemedical.clinic

  3. Hepatitis B infections are more common in certain parts of the world  with up to 10% of people in SE Asia being affected. Hepatitis B  viral disease is incurable and can lead to acute infection and death or liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and death over time. Other symptoms include jaundice ( yellow eyes), weight loss, loss of appetite, tiredness, fever, dark urine and light coloured stools.  www.privatemedical.clinic

  4. Hepatitis B infections are more common in certain parts of the world  with up to 10% of people in SE Asia being affected. Hepatitis B Vaccination (Non-live) Primary Hepatitis B vaccination is a course of three vaccinations given via the accelerated method over  a minimum of 21 days with a booster dose given 1 year later.   www.privatemedical.clinic

  5. It is a very safe vaccination and can be given from birth although the childhood scheduled needs to be given over 6 months for those under 18 years old.   As an occupational physician Dr Nomy can arrange blood immunity checks to ensure an occupational health worker is protected from Hepatitis B. The tests should be done at least four weeks after the 3rd dose is completed. ​ We offer a discounted rate for Occupational Health works taking up the vaccination and immunity check together. ​ Call 03334043232 or book in online www.privatemedical.clinic

  6. Contact Us Address Abbotts House,  198 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2FF ​ Eastgate House, 19-23 Humberstone Road, Leicester, LE5 3GJ Phone: 0333 404 3232 / 07440082790 Email: info@privatemedical.clinic www.privatemedical.clinic

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