The vaccination against
hepatitis B can prevent the world-wide most common form of
hepatitis. It is also the first vaccine against cancer. For
people who travel south, vaccination against hepatitis A is
also recommended.
- Hepatitis A: Recommended for travel to countries with
low hygiene standards. Two injections one year appart
provide life-long immunity. Highly recommended for patients
affect with chronic liver disease, in particular hepatitis
C
- Hepatitis B: Recommended for teen-agers before they
become sexually active (in high endemicity areas vaccination
of neonates is recommended - which i would recommend).
Mandatory for patients with hepatitis C and before organ
transplantation.
- Hepatitis C: Vaccine not yet available
- Hepatitis Delta: Vaccination against B protects also
against Delta.
- Hepatitis E: Vaccine should reach the marked in the
next years; recommended for travellers to Central- and
South America, India and Northern Africa.
All these vaccines are efficient and safe.
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