Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease induced due to the presence of Hepatitis B virus in the body. Mostly small kids can get the contagious infection and can experience several health discomforts. It can lead to mild illness to serious health conditions, which may even lead to hospitalization. Children suffering from chronic Hepatitis B are at a higher risk of liver damage at later stage of their lives.
Hepatitis B Vaccination
The best way to protect and immunize your child from the contagious virus is vaccination. Most of the pediatricians advice children to get the prescribed dosage of Hepatitis B shots. Most children do not experience any side effects from Hepatitis B vaccine, but some of the common symptoms that they can experience are sore arm and low fever.
Here are some of the positive aspects on immunizing your child with Hepatitis B vaccination -
• It protects your child from the contagious infection and life-threatening disease of Hepatitis B.
• Protects your child from severe liver inflammation or cancer caused by Hepatitis B.
• Prevents the infection from passing to other children.
• The vaccination boosts the immune health of the afflicted person and he can easily resist the disease-producing germs.
Hepatitis B vaccination at your child's birth is highly recommended.