Hepatitis B vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
The Hepatitis B vaccine is a vaccine that prevents Hepatitis B. The first dose is recommended within 24 hours of birth with either two or three more doses given after that. This series of vaccinations is highly effective at preventing the disease, with 95% of people developing suitable long-term immunity.
Pronunciation
Hepatitis B vaccine: /hɛpəˈtaɪtɪs biː væksin/
Etymology
The term "Hepatitis B vaccine" is derived from the name of the disease it prevents, Hepatitis B. "Hepatitis" comes from the Greek words "hepar," meaning liver, and "-itis," meaning inflammation. The "B" denotes the type of hepatitis virus the vaccine protects against.
Related Terms
- Hepatitis: A disease characterized by inflammation of the liver.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- Immunity: The capability of the body to resist harmful microorganisms or viruses.
- Inflammation: A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
Usage
The Hepatitis B vaccine is used to protect individuals from contracting Hepatitis B, a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus. It is the first anti-cancer vaccine because it can prevent a form of liver cancer.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hepatitis B vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - Hepatitis B vaccine
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