How do people take hepatitis B vaccine in Middlesbrough UK?

The hepatitis B vaccine is offered as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme in the UK. It is given to all babies at birth and at 1 month, 2 months and 4 months of age. Some children may also need a booster dose at 12 years of age.

In addition, the hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for certain adults who have a higher risk of getting infected, including those who are:

- Sexual partners of someone with hepatitis B

- Men who have sex with men

- People who inject drugs

- People with liver disease or kidney disease

- People with HIV

- People who are traveling to areas where hepatitis B is common

If you think you are at risk of getting hepatitis B, you can talk to your GP about getting the vaccine.

In the UK, the hepatitis B vaccine is free of charge for people who are eligible for the NHS.