Two registered vaccinations can be received in Hungary.

Primary vaccination in case of both vaccinations consists of 3 doses both for children and adults, but between the age of 11-15 years 2 doses are sufficient from the dose of an adult. In case of healthy people (with an appropriate vaccination scheme) no re-vaccination is needed.

The second vaccination has to be given 1 month after the first one, and the third one 6-12 months after the first. If there is only 1 month left before the time of travel for getting the hepatitis vaccinations, they can be obtained with a 0-7-21 day time schedule above the age of 18, but in this case a re-vaccination is needed in 12 months.

The vaccination can also be used simultaneously with other immunizations.

For whom should it be considered?

• Those who are especially endangered due to their sexual habits, behaviors, or way of living
  
• Those who change their sexual partners frequently
  
• Prostitutes
  
• Those who suffer from recurring venereal diseases
  
• Homosexuals
  
• Intravenous drug users
  
• Bleeders
  
• People receiving dialysis
  
• People suffering from chronic liver disease
  
• Medical workers
  
• People carrying chronic hepatitis C virus
  
• Soldiers
  
• People who get in touch with an infected person
  
• People travelling to and spending more time in foreign countries where the presence of Hepatitis B virus is significant.
  

How long is the protection period?

In case of having the total vaccination series (3 doses), the vaccination protects during lifetime, no re-vaccination is needed.

When is it contraindicated?

• In case of severe allergic symptoms after receiving the first dose of Hepatitis B.
  
• In case of any other ongoing severe acute illness
  
• In case it’s known that someone is allergic to any component of the vaccination