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There are a couple different types of Hepatitis vaccines that each person needs to get to stay safe. Hepatitis A is a serious condition that can affect the ability for your liver to function properly. You can get Hepatitis A by sharing food and drinks with an infected individual. It is highly contagious so the very best way to prevent getting it is to get vaccinated. Most people who contract Hepatitis A have to be hospitalized for treatment and it can result in death in more severe cases.

Children are generally given the Hepatitis A vaccine at the age of 12 months and again after six months has passed. Adults who plan on traveling to various countries including Central America, South America, Mexico, Asia, Japan, and Africa should get a Hepatitis A vaccine even if they had one as a child as a precautionary measure.

Most people only experience very mild discomfort with the Hepatitis A Vaccine including some soreness and being tired for a day or so. There are people who end up with a severe reaction from the Hepatitis A vaccine. It is believed this is due to the 2-Phenoxyethanol it contains. Some symptoms of an allergic reaction to the vaccine include breathing problems, dizziness, vomiting, a very high fever, and a rapid heart beat.

If you have a reaction to a Hepatitis A vaccine you should never take another one regardless of how much time has passed. It is not a good idea for pregnant women to get the vaccine until after their baby is born. It is not known to cause any issues but the risk of having an allergic reaction is not worth taking.

Most people also get Hepatitis B vaccines to help prevent liver cancer. This type of Hepatitis is generally transmitted by sexual activity. It is commonly given at the same time as the Hepatitis A vaccines. There is a fairly new combo vaccine available as well called Twinrix. Right now it is only being given to those over 18 years of age.