{"id":1801,"date":"2025-10-10T22:18:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T22:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eramanorgroup.com\/medical\/?p=1801"},"modified":"2025-10-10T22:20:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T22:20:01","slug":"why-you-should-get-vaccinated-against-hepatitis-b-and-who-should","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eramanorgroup.com\/medical\/2025\/10\/10\/why-you-should-get-vaccinated-against-hepatitis-b-and-who-should\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Get Vaccinated Against Hepatitis B \u2014 And Who Should"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1801\" class=\"elementor elementor-1801\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-249081fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"249081fd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-39238ec4\" data-id=\"39238ec4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e3853a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e3853a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Why Vaccinate?<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Hepatitis B is a viral infection that primarily attacks the liver and can lead to serious long-term consequences \u2014 including chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554400\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><li>Many infected people show <strong>no obvious symptoms<\/strong> early on, so they often don\u2019t realize they are carriers and can transmit the virus unknowingly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/vaccine-education-center\/vaccine-details\/hepatitis-b-vaccine?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><li>Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent hepatitis B infection. The currently available vaccines are <strong>safe, effective, and affordable<\/strong> \u2014 offering protection in more than 95 % of healthy infants, children, and young adults. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/southeastasia\/activities\/hepatitis-b-is-preventable-with-safe-and-effective-vaccines?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><li>Because hepatitis B is highly infectious \u2014 even small amounts of contaminated blood or body fluids can cause infection \u2014 relying solely on behavior change or avoidance is risky. Vaccination offers a robust layer of protection.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/vaccine-education-center\/vaccine-details\/hepatitis-b-vaccine?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><li>Over time, widespread vaccination helps reduce the overall burden of disease in a community, lowering transmission rates and preventing new chronic infections.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Who Should Be Vaccinated?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Virtually everyone stands to benefit from vaccination, but here are key groups:<\/p><ol><li><strong><strong>All newborns and infants<\/strong><\/strong><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ol><ul><li>The World Health Organization recommends that <strong>every newborn receive a first dose of hepatitis B vaccine as soon as possible after birth (ideally within 24 hours)<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/teams\/immunization-vaccines-and-biologicals\/diseases\/hepatitis?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><li>This is followed by additional doses to complete the primary series during infancy.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/teams\/immunization-vaccines-and-biologicals\/diseases\/hepatitis?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><ol><li><strong><strong>Children and adolescents (unvaccinated ones)<\/strong><\/strong><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Any child or adolescent who has not been previously vaccinated should receive the hepatitis B vaccine.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/southeastasia\/activities\/hepatitis-b-is-preventable-with-safe-and-effective-vaccines?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><ol><li><strong><strong>Adults (especially those at risk)<\/strong><\/strong><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Many guidelines (e.g. CDC) now recommend vaccination for all adults up to a certain age (e.g. 19\u201359 years) who have never been vaccinated.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hepatitis-b\/vaccination\/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><li>Adults aged 60 or older should also be vaccinated if they have risk factors for exposure (or even if they simply want protection) depending on local policy.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/pubs\/fpm\/issues\/2023\/0900\/hepatitis-b-vaccination-recommendations.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><\/ul><ol><li><strong>High-risk groups (regardless of age)<br \/><\/strong>\u00a0Some people have elevated risk of encountering HBV exposure or complications, and vaccination is especially important for them. These include:<\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Health care workers, laboratory staff, first responders (anyone exposed to blood or bodily fluids).<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/teams\/immunization-vaccines-and-biologicals\/diseases\/hepatitis?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><li>Household or sexual contacts of someone with chronic hepatitis B infection.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hepb.org\/prevention-and-diagnosis\/vaccination\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><li>People who have multiple sexual partners, history of sexually transmitted infections, or who share needles\/injection equipment.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hepb.org\/prevention-and-diagnosis\/vaccination\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><li>Persons with chronic liver disease, HIV infection, or other immunocompromising conditions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hepb.org\/prevention-and-diagnosis\/vaccination\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><li>Individuals traveling to or from regions with high hepatitis B prevalence.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hepb.org\/prevention-and-diagnosis\/vaccination\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><br \/><\/a><\/li><li>People with diabetes (in some guidelines) or people on hemodialysis.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Call to Action!<\/strong><\/p><p>Visit the Erama Medical Center this <strong>Monday, 13th October, 2025<\/strong> to get vaccinated. Educate a family member, a friend, spouse, student, and your community about Hepatitis B vaccination.<\/p><p>Location: Erama Medical Center, Sakumono Broadway Street.<\/p><p>Contact: 0202500171<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Vaccinate? Hepatitis B is a viral infection that primarily attacks the liver and can lead to serious long-term consequences \u2014 including chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Many infected people show no obvious symptoms early on, so they often don\u2019t realize they are carriers and can transmit the virus unknowingly. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent hepatitis B infection. The currently available vaccines are safe, effective, and affordable \u2014 offering protection in more than 95 % of healthy infants, children, and young adults. Because hepatitis B is highly infectious \u2014 even small amounts of contaminated blood or body fluids can cause infection \u2014 relying solely on behavior change or avoidance is risky. Vaccination offers a robust layer of protection. Over time, widespread vaccination helps reduce the overall burden of disease in a community, lowering transmission rates and preventing new chronic infections. Who Should Be Vaccinated? Virtually everyone stands to benefit from vaccination, but here are key groups: All newborns and infants \u00a0 The World Health Organization recommends that every newborn receive a first dose of hepatitis B vaccine as soon as possible after birth (ideally within 24 hours). This is followed by additional doses to complete the primary series during infancy. Children and adolescents (unvaccinated ones) \u00a0 Any child or adolescent who has not been previously vaccinated should receive the hepatitis B vaccine. Adults (especially those at risk) \u00a0 Many guidelines (e.g. CDC) now recommend vaccination for all adults up to a certain age (e.g. 19\u201359 years) who have never been vaccinated. Adults aged 60 or older should also be vaccinated if they have risk factors for exposure (or even if they simply want protection) depending on local policy. High-risk groups (regardless of age)\u00a0Some people have elevated risk of encountering HBV exposure or complications, and vaccination is especially important for them. These include: Health care workers, laboratory staff, first responders (anyone exposed to blood or bodily fluids). Household or sexual contacts of someone with chronic hepatitis B infection. People who have multiple sexual partners, history of sexually transmitted infections, or who share needles\/injection equipment. Persons with chronic liver disease, HIV infection, or other immunocompromising conditions. Individuals traveling to or from regions with high hepatitis B prevalence. People with diabetes (in some guidelines) or people on hemodialysis. \u00a0 Call to Action! Visit the Erama Medical Center this Monday, 13th October, 2025 to get vaccinated. Educate a family member, a friend, spouse, student, and your community about Hepatitis B vaccination. Location: Erama Medical Center, Sakumono Broadway Street. Contact: 0202500171<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1801","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eramanorgroup.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1801","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eramanorgroup.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eramanorgroup.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eramanorgroup.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eramanorgroup.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1801"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/eramanorgroup.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1801\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1805,"href":"https:\/\/eramanorgroup.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1801\/revisions\/1805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eramanorgroup.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1801"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eramanorgroup.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1801"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eramanorgroup.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}