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Vaccines & vaccinations guide
On the market, there are several vaccines to protect against Hepatitis A and B. Currently, only one product protects against Hep A and B, Twinrix(r), but it is only for adults. Infants and children must receive separate shots to gain immunity to the deadly viruses.
Hepatitis A is an infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The virus lasts approximately two months during which fever, weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and jaundice are common.
Hepatitis A affects juveniles and adults more regularly than young children. The virus is spread through contaminated soil and occasionally blood. Usually, the virus is received through food grown in contaminated soil.
