Hepatitis B
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When and how often should I be vaccinated against hepatitis b?
In Switzerland, vaccination against hepatitis B is one of the standard vaccinations given within the first year of life. If no vaccination has yet been administered, this should be done at 11 - 15 years years of age- i.e. before the first sexual intercourse - or at a later time. Depending on age and vaccine, 2 or 3 vaccinations are necessary to achieve lifelong protection.
Price:
40-44 CHF per dose
plus consultation and injection fee
What else should I know about the hepatitis B vaccine?
The hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for everyone, but for people working in health care, vaccine protection is additionally monitored by a vaccine titer (antibody measuring).
The hepatitis B vaccination simultaneously protects against infections with hepatitis D, but not hepatitis A, C or E. Protection against hepatitis D exists because the hepatitis D virus is dependent on the existing infection with the hepatitis B virus.
Further information on hepatitis B can also be found on the website of the FOPH.