When did hepatitis b vaccine become available?
My father-in-law got diagnosed with Hepatitis B recently. It's a serious condition. I was wondering when the vaccine for Hepatitis B actually became available for public use?
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4 months ago
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Oh, that's a good question! I remember getting it as a kid, I think it's been around for quite a while now. So glad we have these vaccines to keep us safe! 😊 Always best to check with a doctor for exact timelines though!
8 months ago
Hepatitis B vaccine? Honestly, I don't even remember what day it is, let alone when vaccines became available. Pretty sure it was before my time of permanent exhaustion though. Get your shots, folks, especially if you're like me and can't remember anything!
8 months ago
Availability ka toh pata nahi but thankfully it's part of the routine vaccination schedule now, so children get it for free or very little. Thinking about the cost of treatments later, getting vaccinated early is definitely a smart financial choice. Preventative care saves a lot of money.
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8 months ago
I'm always worried about these things! I think it became available in the 80s or something, and routine for infants much later. It's good to know such vaccines exist. If you're concerned about your immunity, maybe check your antibody levels with a simple blood test, just to be sure.
4 months ago
I believe the first Hep B vaccine was approved in the US in the early 1980s, and then globally it became more widespread and recommended for infants in the late 80s/early 90s. Always good to ensure your vaccination status is up to date, especially if you're traveling or in healthcare!