Starting from October 25!
Haikou offers free vaccinations for individuals aged 20-40 who either have not received the hepatitis B vaccine or lack protective antibodies against hepatitis B.
Three doses of the hepatitis B vaccine will be provided at no charge.
Vaccination is the safest, most effective, and economical method for preventing hepatitis B.
What is Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B (full name: Hepatitis B Virus Infection) is a common infectious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. Acute and chronic hepatitis B patients are major sources of viral infection. Acute patients can spread the virus during the end of the incubation period and the acute phase, while chronic hepatitis B patients and carriers are the most significant sources of transmission.
Populations at high risk for hepatitis B virus infection include children, middle-aged and elderly individuals, pregnant women, chronic disease patients, and people with multiple sexual partners.
Dangers of Hepatitis B
The hepatitis B virus can cause liver damage in infected individuals, leading to abnormal liver function. Most cases result in chronic infection, with a minority potentially progressing to cirrhosis, liver cancer, or even death. Some infected individuals may become asymptomatic carriers of the virus.
How is Hepatitis B Transmitted?
Hepatitis B can be transmitted through blood, bodily fluids, and unsafe injections;
If a mother is infected with the hepatitis B virus, the fetus may contract it in utero, during delivery, or after birth;
Hepatitis B can also be transmitted through sexual contact.
How to Prevent Hepatitis B?
Currently, there is no medication that can completely cure hepatitis B. There is no effective antiviral treatment for acute hepatitis B cases, and chronic hepatitis B cases require long-term antiviral therapy.
Therefore, prevention and control of hepatitis B are especially important!
Vaccination against hepatitis B is the most effective, safe, and economical way to prevent the disease. Proactive testing, active prevention, and standardized treatment can effectively mitigate the harm of hepatitis.
Newborns: The first dose should be administered within 24 hours after birth, the second dose at one month of age, and the third dose at six months of age. For newborns of HBsAg-positive mothers, hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) should be injected as soon as possible (preferably within 12 hours after birth), with a dosage of ≥100 IU, and the hepatitis B vaccine should be given at different injection sites. Breastfeeding is acceptable after receiving HBIG and the hepatitis B vaccine in infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers.
Adults: Three doses are administered according to the schedule at 0, 1, and 6 months.
Weak immune responses, occult infections, a family history of hepatitis B, immunocompromised states, use of immunosuppressive agents, hepatitis B virus mutations, and imprecise testing methods can all lead to negative antibody test results. Among the general population, approximately 5% to 10% do not develop protective antibodies after receiving the hepatitis B vaccine. In such cases, it is important to consult a specialist to analyze possible reasons and not to blindly repeat vaccinations.
Warm Reminder
1.Who can receive the free third dose of the hepatitis B vaccine?
Friends who have completed the first and second doses of the hepatitis B vaccine under our provincial public health initiative and have waited more than 5 months since the second dose should go to a vaccination site promptly to receive the free third dose.
2.Where to get vaccinated?
It is recommended to receive the third dose of the hepatitis B vaccine at the same vaccination unit where the first two doses were received for free.
3.Precautions before vaccination
Carry identification: Please bring valid identification (such as ID card, household registration book, or passport) for identity verification when receiving the vaccine.
Monitor your recent health: Wear loose clothing on the day of vaccination for convenience, cooperate with the vaccination staff, and honestly communicate your health status and any contraindications.
4.Precautions after vaccination
You must stay for observation for 30 minutes and cannot leave until there are no adverse reactions. After vaccination, individuals need to remain in the observation area for 30 minutes and may only leave if there are no abnormal conditions.
After returning home, monitor your condition, keep the vaccination site clean, and avoid scratching the area; if you experience symptoms such as fever or rash, seek medical attention promptly and inform the vaccination unit.
Edited by | Huang Fei