Vaccination against hepatitis (hepatitis) is required in many different cases. It is good to be aware of when and for what type of hepatitis you should get vaccinated. There are two types of vaccination: A and B. A vaccine against hepatitis C has not yet been invented.
Vaccination against hepatitis A
This hepatitis vaccine is given to us to immunize our body against the hepatitis A virus. Within a month, antibodies build up in our body that protect our body for over 20 years. Two doses are prepared for this vaccine. There is a break of 6 to 12 months between the first and second doses. People who should get vaccinated against this type of hepatitis include children attending kindergarten and primary school, as well as adolescents who have not had this disease. This group also includes people working in the production and distribution of food, dealing with the disposal of municipal waste, and health care workers. People at risk should also get vaccinated, such as homosexuals, drug addicts and patients undergoing blood transfusions. It is good to know that there are situations in which vaccination is not advisable. If a person is struggling with diseases manifested by high fever, is allergic to any of the ingredients, or is pregnant, they should not get vaccinated. The vaccine against hepatitis A is paid. The cost of one dose for an adult is about PLN 160, and for a child about PLN 130.
Vaccination against hepatitis B
This vaccine is distinguished by the fact that it is given shortly after birth. The vaccine is given in three doses during the first year of life. She receives her first child within 2 hours of birth. The second dose is given when they are 7 months old and the third dose is given when they are 70 months old. In addition, the vaccine should be accepted by people working in health facilities and students of medical universities who have not been vaccinated before. The vaccine is also intended for people who come into contact with an infected person who have not received the vaccine before. Also, prisoners, people placed in care facilities and people infected with the type C virus should be vaccinated. This type of vaccine is in many cases reimbursed by the National Health Fund. The exceptions include: children, adolescents and chronically ill people who have not benefited from compulsory vaccinations, the elderly and patients prepared for surgery. The price of one dose of this vaccine is about PLN XNUMX. As with the type A vaccine, the injection cannot be given to a person who is allergic to any of the ingredients, or who has a fever or low-grade fever disease. The hepatitis B vaccine, on the other hand, is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Hepatitis C
A vaccine against hepatitis C has not yet been developed. Therefore, we can only do everything not to become infected with HCV. Therefore, it is worth controlling the sterility of tools and equipment in places such as health centers, hairdressing salons or beauty salons. Unfortunately, hepatitis C is a long-term process that does not have any specific symptoms. That is why many people live in the unawareness, and thus – we can infect other people. However, to check our health, it is enough to perform a free serological test for the presence of HCV. The test can also be performed for a fee (PLN 40) in medical laboratories.
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