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Hep B Prevention & Vaccination
- You can get vaccinated for hep B at your doctor or a sexual health centre.
- You need 3 injections in 6 months, and a blood test 4 weeks after your last injection to check that the vaccine worked, and you are immune.
- There may be a consultation fee to visit the doctor.
- Free vaccines are available to people under 20 years old, Aboriginal people, household and sexual contacts of people living with hepatitis B, immunosuppressed people, people with HIV or hepatitis C, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, and sex workers.
Where Can You Get Vaccinated for Hep B?
You can get vaccinated for hep B at your doctor’s clinic or a sexual health centre.
The hep B vaccination is safe and effective. You need 3 injections in 6 months, and a blood test 4 weeks after your last injection to make sure that the vaccine worked. All 3 injections give you the best chance of developing hepatitis B immunity (protection).
If the vaccine has worked, you are protected from hep B for life. You do not have to worry about getting hep B. This helps with hepatitis B prevention and control.
Who is Eligible for Free Hep B Vaccination?
People under 20 years old can get hepatitis B vaccines for free under the National Immunisation Program. This covers them if they did not receive the vaccines in childhood (called catch-up vaccination). The National Immunisation Program also covers refugees and similar migrant people (of any age) arriving in Australia.
The following people (in NSW) can also get the free hepatitis B vaccines:
- Aboriginal people
- Household and sexual contacts of acute and chronic hepatitis B cases
- Immunosuppressed people
- People with HIV or hepatitis C
- Men who have sex with men
- People who inject drugs
- Sex workers
- Clients at sexual health clinics
Eligible people get the vaccine for free, but you may be charged a consultation fee for the visit. You can check this when you make your appointment. Note: free vaccines are not provided for overseas travel.
Here Are Some Other Ways to Prevent Hep B
- Practise safe sex: Use condoms when having sex.
- Avoid sharing objects that may have traces of blood such as nail scissors, razors, and toothbrushes
- Get piercings, tattoos and cosmetic procedures done by qualified professionals
- Make sure that they always use sterile (pre-packaged and clean) equipment
- Do not share needles or any injecting equipment.
How do you know if you have been vaccinated or have hep B immunity? See our Hepatitis B Testing Chart >>
For further information please visit NSW Health vaccination webpage >>
For more information about prevention and vaccination, call the Hepatitis Infoline or speak to your doctor.
Want to know more about travel vaccinations for hep B prevention? Call the Hepatitis Infoline.
This Department of Health website has more information on STI’s >>
