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How does the hepatitis A/B vaccine work (Twinrix)?

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Vaccination with hepatitis A and hepatitis B is recommended for all adults who are at risk of getting hepatitis A or B. Risk ... read more

Hepatitis B vaccines work by simulating an infection in your body by introducing a protein called "HBsAg," or hepatitis B surface antigen. The protein is produced by inserting selected genetic material from a hepatitis B virus and "growing" it in a yeast cell. read more

TWINRIX is a vaccine used in adults, adolescents, children and infants to prevent hepatitis A and B diseases. 100% protection cannot be guaranteed and additional doses may be required. read more

How to Prevent Hepatitis A. You can get hepatitis A if you eat food or drink water that has the hepatitis A virus in it. You could also get infected if you're in close physical contact with someone who has the disease or have sex with someone who has it. The best way to prevent hepatitis A is to get a vaccine. read more

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