infections
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Introduction
The hepatitis B vaccine helps protect against Hepatitis B, Acute and its complications ( Generally, hepatitis B is more serious than Hepatitis A and is occasionally fatal. Symptoms can be mild or severe. They include decreased appetite, nausea, and fatigue. In 5 to 10% of people, hepatitis B becomes chronic and can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. For more information, see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC)Hepatitis B vaccine information statement. (See also Overview of Immunization .) 