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Frequently Asked Questions about Hepatitis A

1. I understand that it is safe for pregnant women to receive hepatitis B vaccine. Is this true for hepatitis A vaccine as well?

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2. Should health care workers be vaccinated against
hepatitis A?

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3. Can hepatitis A vaccine and hepatitis B vacine be given simultaneously?

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4. Which travelers should be offered hepatitis A vaccine?

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5. How effective is hepatitis A vaccine?
What happens if dose #2 is delayed?

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6. If a traveler received the first dose of hepatitis A vaccine more than one year ago and needs to travel abroad imminently, will the traveler need IG in addition to dose #2 prior to leaving?

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7. How soon after the first dose of hepatitis A vaccine will a traveler be protected?

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8. Is hepatitis A vaccine recommended for persons who have hemophilia?

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