How the Hepatitis B Vaccine Works

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The hepatitis B virus (HBV) can cause cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, and eventual death. The hepatitis B (HepB or PreHevbrio) vaccine can greatly reduce these complications from an HBV infection, which uses a protein-based technology. There is also a combination vaccine named Twinrix approved for adults that protects individuals from both hepatitis A and hepatitis B.

[@markjohnson9572]

Hello Dr. Rob, We have been trying to understand the mechanism by which the hepatitis B virus binds to cells in the human body. That is, which receptor, binding sites, etc. Can you help us with this please. Also, how the vaccine binds, which receptor/s, transport proteins, etc.

[@jasminevaughn5214]

I got the 3 vaccine b in 2019 now 2024 I got positive. How is that possible

[@rajbirsingh9305]

Skill issues

[@BroDassCrazy]

Could be because you had received the vaccine

[@cocokhan94]

“Luckily for us” 😅q

[@DR0NE_BEE]

A

[@DR0NE_BEE]

B